Five Stans
Discover Cities of the Silk Road
October 5 - October 24, 2025
Tour Introduction:
After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1990, countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have emerged and become attractive destinations for the western world. These five ex-Soviet republics of Central Asia are commonly referred to as the 'Five Stans.' They are located in one of the most diverse regions in the world and are a melting pot of people, culture, history, and legacies that helped shape their civilization. This region is made up of a breathtaking landscape that includes snow-capped mountains, harsh deserts, green valleys, and steppe. The intricate network of historic trade routes referred to as the Silk Road, served as corridor for the exchange of economic, philosophical, cultural, and religious ideas by linking the East and the Mediterranean. Join us on this fascinating journey of discovery and adventure to explore fabled cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Merv, and Kone Urgench and experience the warm hospitality of locals, rich history, and unique culture.
Tour Itinerary:
Land Tour Price Only: (International Airfare, Taxes & Fuel surcharges are not included)
6-7 Travelers:
USD 8,350 Per Person
Based on double room
occupancy
8-9 Travelers:
USD 7,925 USD Per Person
Based on double room
occupancy
10 Travelers:
USD 7,590 USD Per Person
Based on double room
occupancy
Single Room Supplement:
USD 1,050 Per Person (For all nights of the tour if you wish to stay in a single room).
Internal Flights:
USD 370 Per Person (For TAS - FRU, FRU – ALA flights).
Note: Group tour rates are quoted on a transparent and competitive pricing basis for brackets of 6-7, 8-9 and 10 travelers. A minimum of 6 participants is required to run the tour, and the tour will have a maximum capacity of 10 participants. Tour booking is subject to the booking terms and conditions outlined in the reservation form. Please read the terms and conditions carefully, and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Tour Fitness Level
Moderate: Fits all age groups with good health, some fitness level, and a sense of adventure. There will be some long walking days and a bit of standing while touring. Access to some of the sites and attractions will require walking on uneven terrain or steep staircases. Few elevations, a pleasant but busy schedule, and several long overland drives during the tour. Feel free to discuss the details of the trip with us.
Lodging Level
Comfortable (3/4-stars): Lodges and hotels that provide a decent size room & an ensuite bathroom. A range of enhanced services, some of the onsite amenities, and a level of service that is acceptable by international standards.
Luxurious (4/5-stars): Typical International-style hotels that offer a personalized service, premium location, spacious rooms with ensuite luxurious bathrooms, a good array of room services, and on-site amenities that you would expect from a hotel.
Visa & Passport
U.S. passport holders require a Turkish visa. Further details related to the visa application process will be sent out sixty (60) days prior to the trip. Ensuring that correct & valid visas are obtained remains the sole responsibility of the client. Your passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from the last day of the trip & should include an empty page to stamp the visas.
Tour Includes:
One-on-one virtual tour briefing before the trip.
Final documents tour packet will be mailed.
TAS-FRU, FRU-ALA domestic economy airfare per itinerary.
Group arrival/departure transfers between airports and hotels at the destination for tour participants.
Nineteen (19) nights of accommodation at 3*,4* & 5* hotels as per itinerary.
Air-conditioned transportation for sightseeing days as per itinerary.
4x4 vehicles for October 7,9,10 (Seating 3 pax per Jeep)
Services of UF Tour Manager and local English-speaking guides throughout the itinerary.
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites are as per the itinerary.
All meals as mentioned in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Portage at the hotels.
Local taxes for hotels, meals, and tour services overseas.
Mineral Water during the tour.
Tips to the local guides, drivers, chambermaids, and waiters.
Letter of invitation for Turkmenistan visa.
Tour Does Not Include:
International air USA-Ashgabat – Almaty-USA.
Expenses due to excess baggage charges, flight delays or schedule changes, strikes, bad weather, or other reasons.
Consular visa fees for Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Tajikistan visas. (Approx. $185.00 at the time of printing).
Personnel expenses such as laundry, alcoholic beverages, mineral waters, photo/video camera fees, telephone, laundry bills, &, etc.
Any expense for a ’la carte meal items not included in preplanned menus.
Travel Insurance (highly recommended).
Refunds for hotel accommodations, meals, or any other tour services not used.
Departure/Arrival transfers in the USA from the home city to the airport.
Baggage handling at airports in the USA and overseas.
Increase in tariffs or dollar exchange rate after publication.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Useful Details to Know & Tour Map:
This trip will require long driving distances overland. The roads are paved and in a good condition. For the comfort of the travelers, air-conditioned transportation will be provided throughout the trip. There will be several overland border crossings between countries while dealing with bureaucratic procedures and managing your luggage at the borders. During the sightseeing days, travelers must be able to walk a minimum of two to three miles to keep up with fellow travelers. Walking to and from sites could be on uneven surfaces or unpaved paths. Please note that elevators are not available at tour sites. We will have a few drives on poor-quality roads, but we will be making several restroom stops, stretching our legs, and enjoying the scenic views on the way. Please make sure to have a comfy outfit and shoes for the sightseeing days. By signing up for this tour, participants agree that they have read and understood all the terms and conditions and that they are in good physical and mental health and have an open mind, a sense of adventure, and the ability to be tolerant and patient for the entire period of the tour. To ensure that the itinerary runs efficiently and for the comfort and/or safety of travelers, Undiscovered Frontiers reserves the right to modify the order of the sightseeing activities at any time before departure or after the tour begins, or cancel the tour if the planned itinerary is not possible to operate in the event of Force Majeure.