Description
3 Stan Tour 10 days / 9 nights
Individuals dates available on request
Group size: min 1-15 persons
The 3 Stan Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through Central Asia, exploring the unique cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and ancient histories of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan. The majestic peaks of Kyrgyzstan, the Silk Road treasures of Uzbekistan, the desert marvels of Turkmenistan, this tour offers an immersive experience into the heart of this fascinating region.
Additional information
Season of the product tour: This adventure tour is able to offer Summer, Spring and Autumn. In winter on request, as difference on climate between Stan Countries in Central Asia.
Tour price excludes:
⦁ Turkmenistan visa 85+4 USD per person, when obtained at Ashgabat Airport (subject to change; nationality dependent) (for 10+ day)
⦁ Turkmenistan migration tax 10 USD per person, to be paid at Farap land border post (subject to change)
⦁ COVID-19 PCR tests by arrival and/or departure 33 USD per person per test (subject to change!)
⦁ Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
⦁ Camera usage fees in historical parks and museums
⦁ Tips for local guides and drivers
⦁ Souvenirs and other personal items
⦁ All other charges and services not mentioned under “Services included in tour and extension tour prices”
⦁ Any extra services, which is not in program
Tour price includes:
⦁ Visa support (Letter of Invitation, State Registration, Travel Pass)
⦁ Airport and train station transfers as mentioned in the table under “program”
⦁ Overland transport as per program per AC vehicles as in the table under “itinerary”; 1-3 passengers per regular sedan car; 4-7 passengers. per regular minibus; 1-4 passengers per jeep
⦁ Accommodation based on a twin/double hotel room, including breakfast as in the table under “accommodation” ( yurt stay, 3 -4 Star hotels, camping, guest house)
⦁ Tourist fee per night, charged in the hotels at departure 2 USD per person per night (obligatory); 2*2*4 USD
⦁ Domestic airline tickets Ashgabat-Turkmenabat 85 USD (economy seats, Boeing 737 aircraft) as in the table under “itinerary”
⦁ Full board meals(excluding soft/alcoholic drinks)
⦁ English-speaking local guide-interpreter services as mentioned in the table under “guide”
⦁ Eagle hunting show
⦁ Horse riding
⦁ Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the table under “program” (museum visits are excluding guided museum tour)
Tour itinerary
Turkmenistan
Arrival in Ashgabat. Drive to Darvaza
Departure to Ashgabat by flight XX xxx, ETA xxxxh . Formalities, meeting with the guide, transfer to the hotel. Early check-in and free day at the hotel. After the rest, in the afternoon, visit the Ferris Wheel, the Wedding Palace Viewpoint, the Independence Park, the Arch of Neutrality, and then, drive to National Memorial Complex “Halk Hakydasy” with WWII and Earthquake memorials. Spend some time at the Memorial Complex, and Akhal Teke Horse stable.After lunchtime, drive to Darwaza gas crater via Mud and Water Craters. Upon arrival in Darwaza, explore the crater at nighttime and enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner. Overnight in a shared yurt. BBQ dinner in Darwaza Regular 80 km 4×4 and 285 km. English speaking guide. BLD. Camping
Darwaza-Ashgabat.
After camp-style breakfast in Darwaza, drive back to Ashgabat. Start a half-day city tour by visiting Ancient Nissa (UNECSO), National Museum, Turkmenbashy Mosque – Mausoleum. Continue the tour with a visit to the Central Square, the Russian bazaar, Lenin and Pushkin Monuments, the Ertogrul Gazi Mosque. Return to the hotel. Overnight. 4×4 drive 285 km. English speaking guide. BLD.
Ashgabat✈ Turkmenabat- BP Farab
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Turkmenabat (ETD 06:10 h, TA 07:00 h, subject to change). Upon arrival in Turkmenabat, take a short city tour along the way, including a visit to the city center, passing the central square, theatre, then transfer to the border post Farap. Cross the border to Uzbekistan.
Bukhara
Sightseeing tour of Bukhara : Visit – Lab-i-khauz ensemble, the pool and chaikhana of which is the modern Centre of traditional Uzbekistan: Madrassah Nadirkhon Devanbegi, Khanaga, Mogaki Attari mosque, Poi Kalon minaret and mosque, see Madrassahs Aziz Khan and Ulugbek. Visit Ark Fortress, Balakhauz mosque, mausoleum of Ismail Samanid, Chashma Ayub.
We will visit the home workshop of Rakhmon Toshev — he will share with you the secrets of traditional embroidery “Suzanne”; usually women do this, but he inherited it from his grandmother and now passes on his secrets to his relatives and students.
Dinner at Rahmon’s house, where you can enjoy the amazing taste of traditional Bukhara pilaf. Master class on cooking Bukhara pilaf with the owner of the house.
Overnight at Hotel
Bukhara — Samarkand (270 km)
After breakfast we are heading to Bukhara.
On the way, a visit to the famous dynasty of potters Narzullaevs in Gijduvan. You will hear the history of this amazing family, a fascinating lecture about the process of making Gijduvan ceramics, and you will have the chance to make a jug or cup yourself using a pottery wheel. You will also try Gijduvan kebabs, unique in your taste and famous throughout Uzbekistan, and the owners of the house will tell you about the secrets of their preparation.
Excursion to Bahauddin Naqshbandi Mausolem famous Sufi spiritual leader of this region in 14th century. Return to Bukhara to visit Hunarmand UNDP Assisted workshops near Lyabikhauz. We see block printing, metal chasing, suzani embroidery, carving and miniature painting. Gold Embroidery
Visit the Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa, the summer residence of the former emir of Bukhara.
On arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Samarkand
City tour of Samarkand to visit the Shahi-Zinda necropolis, Ulugbek’s observatory, constructed by Ulugbek (Grandson of the Great Amir Temur) in 1428-1429, and the ancient settlement of Afrosiab, which is situated on the spurs of Chupan-Ata hills to the northeast of present-day Samarkand. According to the legend, it was here, on the banks of the river Siab, that the Turanian king and hero Afrosiab, a character of the folk epic ‘Shahnama’, founded the town that became the capital of Sogdiana.
Afternoon see the grandest structure of Amir Temur’s times is the chief Friday Mosque called Bibi-Khanum, Silk Road bazaar and Shahi Zinda necropolis
Samarkand – Tashkent – Flight to Bishkek
(there is a flight TAS-FRU at 15.20 arriving 17.30 in Bishkek)
Meet in airport Bishkek at 17:30. drive to hotel. On the way Dinner. Rest
Bishkek — Chon Kemin gorge
After breakfast, drive to Ala Archa national park. Trekking like 1-2 hours. Than continue driving throuth beautifull mountains to Chon Kemin valley. On the way lunch in Duncan family, have duncan national food, lagman. Overnight and dinner in family guest house.
Chon Kemin — Bokonbaeva ( Issyk Kul lake )
After breakfast, drive to Bokonbaeva city, Issyk kul lake. 4 hours drive. After lunch, we will do horse riding combined with eagle hunting, archery show. Takes about 2-3 hours. Overnight in Kyrgyz yurt or guest house (as you choose) Dinner
Back to Bishkek
Drive back to Bishkek, airport (near 5 hours drive) on the way visit Burana tower (if theres still time before your departure time) Than its time to say bye, and souvenier from Nomads Life.
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Tour Prices
On request
For group the price is negotiated
