uzbekistan? you bet. we can!

Do you collect ‘stans? Some people do. And since some of our favorite clients (shh! don’t tell the others) reached out to us about an Uzbekistan trip this week, we thought we’d put this out there.

If you want to visit central Asia, you can cross two 'stans off your hit list with a 13-day tour through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan! This well-rounded tour from our preferred tour provider, G Adventures, takes you through bustling bazaars and beautiful city mosques in Samarkand and Bukhara, as well as bucket-list natural landscapes like the Derweze gas crater known (affectionately) as the Door to Hell. Destinations like these less-ventured places can be challenging to visit on your own, but with a skilled Chief Experience Officer (CEO) from G Adventures leading the way, you'll have incredible experiences without sacrificing safety or your sense of adventure. So…here we go!

Day 1 Tashkent

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Tashkent/Samarkand

Travel on to Samarkand. Take an orientation walk and opt to visit the Amir Timur Mausoleum.

Day 3 Samarkand

Enjoy a city tour and visit to the Registan. Opt to check out the Guri Amir Mausoleum, Tomb of the Prophet Daniel, and the Registan minarets. Use some free time to wander the bazaar or visit more sights.

Day 4 Samarkand/Aydar Kŭl Camp

Travel out into the desert to visit the Nurata Shrine and remains of the Alexander the Great fortress. Continue on for an evening in a local yurt camp. Opt to ride a camel or enjoy an evening Kazakh singing show.

Day 5 Aydar Kŭl Camp/Bukhara

Travel to Bukhara, one of the most charming cities in the country. Opt to visit the old city bazaars, have dinner with a local family, or visit a traditional hammam (bathhouse).

Day 6 Bukhara

Take a half-day guided walk around the beautifully restored mosques, madrassas, and covered markets that make up the Old City.

Day 7 Bukhara/Khiva

Enjoy a full day's travel through the desert to reach UNESCO-listed Khiva. Get to know the place on a late afternoon walking tour.

Day 8 Khiva

Enjoy a guided tour of the city with free time to experience the local life. Opt to browse the shops, wander the lanes, examine handmade silk rugs, or sit in a café in this ancient historical town.

Day 9 Khiva/Dashoguz

In the morning drive to the Uzbek-Turkmen border. After border procedures, drive to Dashoguz. Opt to explore the city and it's Bai Market with free time.

Day 10 Dashoguz/Darvaza

Drive to Kunya Urgench to visit the ancient capital of the Khorezmian Empire. Proceed to Darvaza, also known as the "Door to Hell". Enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner. Spend an evening camping under the stars.

Day 11 Darvaza/Ashgabat

After breakfast transfer to Ashgabat. On the way, stop near the community of Erbent and admire its golden sand dunes that stretch out to the horizon.

Day 12 Ashgabat

Take the day to explore Ashgabat. Take a tour of the city in the morning and visit several city treasures such as the National museum or Neutrality Arch.

Day 13 Ashgabat

Depart at any time.

So, what do you think? When folks ask you where you’re going on your next trip, do you want to be able to say, “Well, I’ve got Uzbekistan booked for the spring…” You can do this. We can help you. Just click that little button down there and we’ll get it going!