Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
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Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
13 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Cross two 'stans off your travel map with a 13-day tour through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Aydar Kŭl Camp
- Amir Timur Mausoleum Visit
- Samarkand City Tour
- Shaki Zinda complex, the bazaar, Bibi Khanum, and Registan Square
- Free time in Samarkand
- Chashma Complex and Holy Spring Visit
- Fortress of Alexander the Great Visit
- Aidarkul Lake
- Authentic Uzbekistan dinner
- Evening Kazakh singing show
- Overnight in a Yurt
- Free time in Bukhara
- Bukhara City Guided Tour
- UNESCO-listed Khiva Ancient City Exploration
- Free time in Khiva
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Kunya Urgench
- Guided tour of Dashoguz City
- Gorogly Monument
- Dashoguz Wedding hall
- Kara-Kum desert
- Fiery Darvaza gas crater, "Gates of Hell”
- Mud Crater Visit
- Sand Dunes of Karakum Desert
- Ashgabat City Tour
- Monument of Independence
- National Museum of History and Ethnography
- Arch of Neutrality
- Gulistan market
- Ancient Settlement of Nisa
- Free time in Ashgabat
Accommodation
- Hotels (10 nts), yurt (2 nts).
- 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- Bargain your way through traditional bazaars
- Stay overnight in a local yurt camp
- Visit the desert community of Erbent
- Marvel at the Darvaza crater (known as the "Door to Hell")
- See the city treasures of Ashgabat
Trip Details
13 days
Private vehicle, walking.
English
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Budget
Classic, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Tashkent
Welcome to the eclectic capital of Uzbekistan, where modern skyscrapers mix with Soviet-era architecture and mosaic mausoleums. There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Harris Hotel
Day 2: Tashkent/Samarkand
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Activity - Amir Timur, known as Tamerlane, is an important figure to the city of Samarkand. He was a conqueror in the 14th century hoping to rebuild the empire of Genghis Khan and is considered the last of the great conquerors of the Eurasian steppe. Visit his mausoleum and learn more about his life and contributions.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Visit the important sights of the city with a local guide. See the Shaki Zinda complex, Samarkand bazaar, Bibi Khanum, and Registan Square.Accommodation - Karvon Hotel Samarkand
Day 3: Samarkand
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Head out and discover more of Samarkand.Accommodation - Karvon Hotel Samarkand
Day 4: Samarkand/Aydar Kŭl Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The Chashma Complex in Nurata contains multiple important Islamic sights including the Juma Mosque and spring. The spring is believed to heal diseases and attracts many visitors.Activity - The city of Nurata was founded by Alexander the Great in 327BC and the remains of his fortress are still standing. The area is mentioned in many historical texts as being of strategic importance.Activity - Stay in traditional felt yurts and experience the way of life in the remote reaches of Uzbekistan.Accommodation - Yurt Camp Stay Aidarkul
Day 5: Aydar Kŭl Camp/Bukhara
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Spend the afternoon wandering and get to know the city.Accommodation - Hotel As-Salam
Day 6: Bukhara
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - This is the perfect city for shopping or enjoying tea and snacks at a chaykhana.Activity - Join a local guide to visit the the Samanid Mausoleum, the Ark Citadel, and the Poi-i-Kalon complex. Wander around beautifully restored mosques, madrassas, and covered markets that make up the Old City.Accommodation - Hotel As-Salam
Day 7: Bukhara/Khiva
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Accommodation - Hotel Muso To'ra
Day 8: Khiva
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Khiva feels like a museum city, with well-preserved city walls and ancient monuments. Wander the city on a guided tour, learn about life here and its important place in history.Free_time - Continue exploring this historic town.Accommodation - Hotel Muso To'ra
Day 9: Khiva/Dashoguz
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Cross the border on foot and enter Turkmenistan.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this town was abandoned in the 1700s and has remained untouched ever since. Visit the series of monuments built between the 11th and 16th centuries including a mosque, the gates of a caravanserai, fortresses, mausoleums, and a 60 meter high minaret.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Dashoguz
Day 10: Dashoguz/Darvaza
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore the city of Dashoguz, an important center of commerce and culture for Turkmenistan, on a tour today! Visit the Gorogly Monument, the main flag pole, the city square and the Dashoguz Wedding hall.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Often referred to as the 'Gates of Hell', this gas crater was originally constructed to support a drilling rig but collapsed. As residents discovered the natural gas leak, it was set on fire to burn off over the course of several weeks. Decades later it continues to burn.Accommodation - Darwaza Camping
Day 11: Darvaza/Ashgabat
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the otherworldly mud crater just outside of Darvaza. About 30 meters deep, you'll see a beautiful turquoise pond at the bottom. Grab your camera and enjoy some time to visit this interesting place.Activity - Walk across the ancient sands of the central Karakum Desert. Keep your camera handy - the Karakum dunes are a stunning landscape any time of year.
Day 12: Ashgabat
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Start the day exploring the Monument of Independence followed by the National Museum of History and Ethnography. Next, visit the Arch of Neutrality and end the tour at the Gulistan market.Activity - Pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nisa. This ancient settlement was once the capital of the Parthian Empire from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Explore the ruins and learn about the history of this amazing place.Free_time - Enjoy some free time today to explore the sights or relax in the city.
Day 13: Ashgabat
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 13 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Cross two 'stans off your travel map with a 13-day tour through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 23 Oct 2026
Customer Reviews
10/25/2023
Good balance of tour group time with a little free time. Guides were enthusiastic and keen to impart their knowledge of the culture and history of the countries visited. Schedule got us up and out early. Places to eat were decent and covered a lot of local food. Felt well organized.
10/21/2023
It was a great experience, but with slight reservations about group travel.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
10/25/2023
Good balance of tour group time with a little free time. Guides were enthusiastic and keen to impart their knowledge of the culture and history of the countries visited. Schedule got us up and out early. Places to eat were decent and covered a lot of local food. Felt well organized.
10/21/2023
It was a great experience, but with slight reservations about group travel.
10/18/2023
Small group size, expert local guides, packed itineraries
10/11/2023
Driving time is underestimated in dossier. Meals are sometimes an afterthought, i.e. buying snacks at convenience store and eat on bus, sometimes there is no plans for group dinner so group disbands with smaller groups eating together, some alone, some skipping it. Airport Transit confusing,
10/11/2023
Professional CEOs to take care of logistics while offering interesting itineraries to learn more about the local people and places in a safe and socially responsible way.
10/11/2023
I have been on 8 G Adventures trips by myself and every one has been excellent.
10/07/2023
I liked the tour overall, but with some areas that could be improved.
09/30/2023
Great tour overall for like-minded travelers
09/20/2023
Well organized, great people and landscapes
09/20/2023
Well organized trip with single rooms and excellent hotels. The were already assigned. Great off road car. The bus had plant of sets for us. I was accompanied in airport.
09/09/2023
More areas besides tourist spots covered
09/09/2023
I like the travel style of G Adventures, small group, mixture of guided tours with time off to explore places yourself
08/05/2023
We have always enjoyed our holidays with G Adventures - good destinations, well designed itineraries and knowledgeable local guides.
07/29/2023
I have been on 7 trips with G and always have had great things to say.
07/29/2023
The variation in country of origin of guests, the variation in age ranges and experiences of the group plus the philosophy of G Adventures as a company
07/26/2023
Great service, options for destinations and reputation
07/26/2023
Mostly just loving the atmosphere on the trip, as well as the extremely competitive price
07/26/2023
It is hassle free
07/26/2023
I loved the trip but it's not for everyone, thus I'm not going to suggest it to everyone.
07/26/2023
Well organized program but with enough flexibility as needed
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