The 5 Stan-s - Follow in the footsteps of Genghis Khan

The 5 Stan-s - Follow in the footsteps of Genghis Khan 2690 , 21 Days

Follow in the footsteps of Genghis Khan as you delve into the vast deserts, rolling steppe, fertile valleys and majestic mountains that form the backdrop to the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Amongst this varied landscape you will see traditional villages, ancient towns and modern cities which tell stories of advancing Greek and Persian armies, marauding Mongolian hordes, traders selling their wares along the Silk Road, philosophers, astronomers, Communist experiments and post-Soviet eccentrics.

This epic trip through the heart of Central Asia will take you to intrinsically tiled ancient mosques, alpine lakes bordered by yurt camps, grand monuments, rural villages, colourful markets and the famous Darvaza gas crater - the flaming “Gates to Hell”.

Highlights:
Chon-Kemin Valley - picturesque high-mountain natural complex in Kyrgyzstan
Issyk Kul - "the pearl of Kyrgyzstan" and second largest mountain lake in the world
Charyn Canyon (Kazakhstan) - often compared to the Grand Canyon because of its impressive colorful rock formations
Iskanderkul Lake (Tajikistan) - one of the most exquisite lakes in all of the former Soviet Union nations
♦ Khast Imam Complex (Uzbekistan) - containing the ancient holy Quran of Caliph Osman
 Kyzylkum Desert - literally translated as "Red Sands Desert" - the 15th biggest in the world
Darvaza gas crater - also knows as "The Doors to Hell", one of the most fascinating sights in Tukmenistan
Ancient historical cities
Beautifully-tiled mosques and madrasas

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Price Includes:
16 nights in standard 2** and 3*** hotels - rooms with private facilities
1 night in a homestay in Chon Kemin Valley (shared accommodation/up to 6 people in a room)
1 night in a guesthouse in Karakol (shared bathroom facilities)
1 night in a yurt in Issyk Kul (shared accommodation/up to 4 people in a yurt)
1 night in a yurt camp in Darvaza
all meals according to the itinerary (B-breakfast,L-lunch,D-dinner)
airport transfers on day 1 and 21 (there is an additional charge for transfers on different dates pre- or post-tour,it's not possible to arrange transfers to/from other places than airport-scheduled hotel-airport)
All ground transport in local tourist buses according to the group size and train tickets Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara
complimentary invitation letter for Turkmenistan visa on arrival
Local English speaking guides and Penguin tour leader (at min. 10 people)

Not Included:
International flights
visas
entrance fees (70-90 EUR)
personal expenses
drinks and meals not mentioned
flight ticket Almaty-Dushanbe (ca. 130-150 EUR/to be confirmed upon request)
insurance
tips

Additional Services:
One-day tour to Seven Lakes: 50 EUR


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The 5 Stan-s - Follow in the footsteps of Genghis Khan (Rated 4.74 / 5 Based on 182 Reviews.)
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2690 EUR
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21 Days
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490 EUR
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2690 EUR
Duration
21 Days
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490 EUR
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Price
2690 EUR
Duration
21 Days
Single Supplement
490 EUR
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Price
2690 EUR
Duration
21 Days
Single Supplement
490 EUR
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Open for booking
Price
2690 EUR
Duration
21 Days
Single Supplement
490 EUR
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Group Size
6-16
Reservation System Code
5STANS

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