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Echoes of Empires: Five Stans Expedition
Almaty
À propos
This extraordinary 19-day journey reveals the full diversity of Central Asia across five countries, blending dramatic nature with Silk Road grandeur. From the red cliffs of Charyn Canyon and the alpine serenity of Kolsay and Issyk-Kul to the fairy-tale cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, every day brings contrast and discovery. You’ll cross remote mountain borders, explore ancient ruins in Merv, experience nomadic eagle hunting traditions, cook plov with a local family, and travel by scenic train across the steppe. A seamless mix of landscapes, cultures, and living history makes this tour truly unforgettable.
Points forts
19 jours
Proposé en Anglais
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
19 jours
Proposé en Anglais
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Accommodation at the hotels en route, and in a guesthouse in Kazakhstan
Local flight and train tickets
Transportation throughout the tour, including airport transfers
Falconry demonstration and felt-making master class
Déjeuner
Guides locaux anglophones
Dîner
Entrance fees to the monuments and museums
Petit-déjeuner
Visa invitation letter for Turkmenistan
Billets d'avion internationaux
Medical expenses and travel insurance
Frais de visa
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Almaty International Airport
Upon arrival in Almaty, please collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. Our representative will be waiting for you there holding a sign with the name “Five Stans Central Asia Travel.”
Retour
Ashgabat International Airport
At the end of the tour, a private transfer to the airport will be arranged for you, scheduled approximately three hours before your flight departure. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you directly to the airport.
Informations importantes
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
Politique d'annulation
Si vous annulez au moins 6 jour(s) complet(s) avant l'heure de départ prévue, vous recevrez un remboursement complet.<br>Si vous annulez entre 2 et 6 jour(s) avant l'heure de départ prévue, vous recevrez un remboursement de 50 %.<br>Si vous annulez dans les 2 jour(s) précédant l'heure de départ prévue, vous recevrez un remboursement de 0 %.
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Vous recevrez une confirmation lors de la réservation
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La plupart des voyageurs peuvent participer
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Non accessible aux fauteuils roulants
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Cette visite/activité comptera un maximum de 25 voyageurs
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Les nourrissons doivent être assis sur les genoux
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This extraordinary 19-day journey reveals the full diversity of Central Asia across five countries, blending dramatic nature with Silk Road grandeur. From the red cliffs of Charyn Canyon and the alpine serenity of Kolsay and Issyk-Kul to the fairy-tale cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, every day brings contrast and discovery. You’ll cross remote mountain borders, explore ancient ruins in Merv, experience nomadic eagle hunting traditions, cook plov with a local family, and travel by scenic train across the steppe. A seamless mix of landscapes, cultures, and living history makes this tour truly unforgettable.
Points forts
19 jours
Proposé en Anglais
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
19 jours
Proposé en Anglais
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Accommodation at the hotels en route, and in a guesthouse in Kazakhstan
Local flight and train tickets
Transportation throughout the tour, including airport transfers
Falconry demonstration and felt-making master class
Déjeuner
Guides locaux anglophones
Dîner
Entrance fees to the monuments and museums
Petit-déjeuner
Visa invitation letter for Turkmenistan
Billets d'avion internationaux
Medical expenses and travel insurance
Frais de visa
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Almaty International Airport
Upon arrival in Almaty, please collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall. Our representative will be waiting for you there holding a sign with the name “Five Stans Central Asia Travel.”
Retour
Ashgabat International Airport
At the end of the tour, a private transfer to the airport will be arranged for you, scheduled approximately three hours before your flight departure. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you directly to the airport.
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Almaty, arrival.
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Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen
We arrive in Almaty early in the morning and transfer to the hotel for rest after the flight. Later we begin a full-day discovery of Kazakhstan’s largest city, set against the backdrop of the snowy Tien Shan mountains. Our first stop is the colorful Green Bazaar, followed by a stroll through Panfilov Park, home to the striking wooden Zenkov Cathedral and the moving Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame.
Next, we ride up to Kok-Tobe Hill, crowned by the city’s TV tower, where sweeping views over Almaty open before us. We descend by the famous cableway and continue into the mountains. At Medeo, the world’s highest skating rink, we pause before ascending by cable car to Shymbulak Ski Resort, reaching 3,200 meters for breathtaking alpine panoramas. Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight in Almaty.