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Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Tajikistan

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Ashgabat, Turkmenistan → Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Country: Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Start: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
End: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Date: Flexible
Duration: 16 days
Theme: Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport: Private vehicle, train, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Old Nissa near Ashgabat.
Watch the Darvaza Gas Crater burn beneath the desert night sky.
Camp overnight in the Karakum Desert.
Walk through the fortified inner city of Khiva.
Cross the Kyzylkum Desert along historic Silk Road routes.
Visit Registan Square and Shah-i-Zinda in Samarkand.
Ride Uzbekistan’s high-speed trains between Silk Road cities.
Browse Chorsu Bazaar and ride the ornate Tashkent Metro.
Discover Khujand, founded by Alexander the Great as Alexandria Eschate.
Hike beside Iskanderkul Lake in the Fann Mountains.
Visit the giant reclining Buddha at Dushanbe’s National Museum.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Private transport and transfers throughout
High-speed train tickets in Uzbekistan
English-speaking guide in Turkmenistan
Local city guides in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and sightseeing sites listed in the itinerary
Bottled drinking water throughout the tour

Exclusions

International and domestic airfares
Turkmenistan visa fee (approximately USD 85 per person, payable on arrival)
Turkmenistan border tax (USD 15 per person)
Uzbekistan tourist tax (approximately USD 40 per person)
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Camera and video fees at museums and monuments
Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Items not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in Silk Road history and Central Asian culture.
Comfortable with long overland journeys and changing road conditions.
Seeking a mix of cities, deserts, mountains, and archaeological sites.
Want to experience lesser-visited countries like Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.
Photographers interested in Islamic architecture, bazaars, and landscapes.
Comfortable with moderate walking and border formalities.
Interested in Soviet history, Islamic heritage, and ancient trade routes.
Seeking a luxury-only or resort-style holiday.
Uncomfortable with long driving days through remote regions.
Require highly accessible infrastructure throughout.
Sensitive to heat, dust, or basic desert camping conditions.
Want extensive free time or slow-paced travel.
Uncomfortable with multiple border crossings and visa procedures.

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Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Tajikistan

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Ashgabat

Day 2: Ashgabat

Day 3: Ashgabat – Darvaza Gas Crater

Day 4: Darvaza Gas Crater – Khiva

Day 5: Khiva

Day 6: Khiva – Bukhara

Day 7: Bukhara

Day 8: Bukhara – Samarkand

Day 9: Samarkand

Day 10: Samarkand – Tashkent

Day 11: Tashkent

Day 12: Tashkent – Khujand

Day 13: Khujand – Iskanderkul Lake

Day 14: Iskanderkul Lake – Dushanbe

Day 15: Dushanbe

Day 16: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

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