Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
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Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
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.
Cross two 'stans off your travel map with a 13-day tour through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. This well-rounded tour takes you through bustling bazaars and beautiful city mosques in Samarkand and Bukhara, as well as bucket-list natural landscapes like the Darvaza gas crater known affectionately as the Door to Hell. Destinations less-ventured can be challenging to visit on your own, but with a skilled Chief Experience Officer (CEO) leading the way, you'll have incredible experiences without sacrificing safety or your sense of adventure.
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.
Small Group
English
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Budget
Classic
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.
Day 2: Tashkent/Samarkand
Day 3: Samarkand
Day 4: Samarkand/Aydar Kŭl Camp
Day 5: Aydar Kŭl Camp/Bukhara
Day 6: Bukhara
Day 7: Bukhara/Khiva
Day 8: Khiva
Day 9: Khiva/Dashoguz
Day 10: Dashoguz/Darvaza
Day 11: Darvaza/Ashgabat
Day 12: Ashgabat
Day 13: Ashgabat
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- 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 willdo 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. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
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 20 Mar 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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