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ウズベキスタン

カザフスタン

キルギス

タジキスタン

トルクメニスタン

タシケント

サマルカンド

ブハラ

ヒヴァ

アルマトイ

ウルゲンチ

クニャ・ウルゲンチ

ダルヴァザ

ダショグズ

アシガバード

ビシュケク

パンジケント

イシク・クル湖

チャリンキャニオン

カラコル

ジェティ・オグズ

ドゥシャンベ

Standard

日本語ガイド

シルクロード

テントキャンプ

砂漠

世界遺産

遺跡

5カ国周遊

鉄道・列車

市内観光

大自然

自然

Travel details

USD 4,356 / per person

Note: The displayed price is a reference price converted from the local price using our exchange rate at the time this plan was proposed.

	Duration	Departure in 2026/10 \| 16 days
	Participants	2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)）

Travel story

Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan — an epic continental-crossing adventure visiting five Central Asian countries at once.
From the azure city of Samarkand and the historic heritage of Khiva to the otherworldly spectacle of the Darvaza Gas Crater, you will encounter a variety of distinctive landscapes.
In Dushanbe and Panjakent, you can also experience the lesser-known culture and history of Tajikistan.
Enjoy the magnificent nature created by the Tien Shan mountains, including Lake Issyk-Kul, Jeti-Ögüz, and the Charyn Canyon.
With a Japanese-speaking guide and private vehicle at the center of the itinerary, this special tour plan lets you comfortably enjoy the complex border crossings.

Signature points

Crossing Central Asia through five countries

A grand route that visits Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan by land and air.
Each time you cross a border, the culture and scenery change, making the journey itself an adventure.
This special circuit plan lets you experience the diverse attractions of Central Asia in a single trip.

Ancient Silk Road cities and hidden spectaculars all in one

Covers Central Asia's iconic sites such as Samarkand, where Registan Square shines, the walled city of Khiva, and the continually burning Darvaza Gas Crater.
You can also fully enjoy great natural sites like Lake Issyk-Kul, Jeti-Ögüz, and the Charyn Canyon.
Recommended for those who want to enjoy both historical heritage and breathtaking scenery.

A grand adventure with the安心of a Japanese-speaking guide

Multiple border crossings and long-distance transfers are fully supported by a Japanese-speaking guide and private vehicle.
Routes that are difficult to arrange individually allow you to focus on the journey with peace of mind.
You can comfortably access remote areas while gaining deep insights into the history and culture of each region.

Itinerary

Day1

Arrival in Tashkent

Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Private car transfer Upon arrival at Tashkent International Airport, a driver and a Japanese-speaking guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
Overnight in Tashkent.

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day2

Tashkent → Urgench → Khiva

Breakfast
Private car transfer You will be transferred from the hotel to the airport.
Flight transfer Early morning flight to Urgench (about 1 hour 30 minutes).
Uzbekistan - Urgench
Private car transfer Transfer from Urgench to Khiva (about 30 km).
Uzbekistan - Khiva
Lunch
Khiva sightseeing Sightseeing in the oasis city of Khiva, located near the border with Turkmenistan.

◆Places to visit
Itchan Kala
Historic buildings complex [Japanese Guide]

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Overnight in Khiva.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day3

Khiva → Shavat → Old Urgench → Darvaza (Gas Crater)

Breakfast
Private car transfer After breakfast, transfer to the border (about 50 km) and go through immigration procedures.
Turkmenistan - Kunya Urgench
Old Urgench sightseeing Once the capital of the great Central Asian empire "Khwarazm Shahs," the city developed into one of the largest Silk Road cities. Visit the remaining Islamic architecture. [Japanese Guide]

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Lunch
Private car transfer Afterwards, transfer to Darvaza (about 250 km).
Turkmenistan - Darvaza
Dinner Dinner will be a picnic by the campfire.
Overnight at a tent camp in Darvaza.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day4

Darvaza (Gas Crater) → Ashgabat

Breakfast Picnic breakfast at the gas crater.
Private car transfer Transfer from Darvaza (Gas Crater) to Ashgabat (285 km / about 4 hours).
Lunch
Turkmenistan - Ashgabad
Sightseeing near Ashgabat Visit the Old Nisa ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Visit the Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Spiritual Mosque and the family mausoleum. [Japanese Guide]

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Dinner Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Ashgabat.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day5

Ashgabat → Khiva

Breakfast
Private car transfer Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport.
Flight transfer Board a flight to Dashoguz.
Turkmenistan - Dasoguz
Private car transfer Transfer from Dashoguz Airport to the historical mausoleum of Ism Amid Ata (15 km).
Ism Amid Ata sightseeing Visit the ruins of an important Islamic holy site (pilgrimage site) that is regarded as especially sacred within Turkmenistan. [Japanese Guide]

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Lunch
Private car transfer Transfer to the "Shavat" border point. Complete customs procedures and depart the country.
After leaving Turkmenistan, a Japanese-speaking guide and driver will meet you at the Uzbekistan border and transfer you to the hotel.
Uzbekistan - Khiva
Overnight in Khiva.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day6

Khiva → Bukhara

Breakfast
Private car transfer After breakfast, travel to Bukhara (approximately 480 km).
Uzbekistan - Bukhara
Lunch
Sitrai Mahi-Khosa Palace sightseeing Visit the summer residence built by the rulers of the Bukhara Khanate. [Japanese Guide]

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Overnight in Bukhara.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day7

Bukhara → Samarkand

Breakfast
Bukhara sightseeing Sightseeing in Bukhara, an oasis city often described as "a magnificent museum of a whole town."

◆Places to visit
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
The Ark
Kalon Minaret
Kalon Mosque
Taki Bazaar
Lyab-i Hauz [Japanese Guide]

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Lunch
Train transfer Take the 16:30 "Afrosiyob" high-speed train to Samarkand (about 2 hours).
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Overnight in Samarkand.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day8

Samarkand

Breakfast
Samarkand sightseeing Sightseeing in the "Blue City," which enjoyed the most glorious prosperity in the history of the Silk Road.

◆Places to visit
Guri Amir Mausoleum
Registan Square
Shah-i-Zinda
Siob Bazaar
Bibi-Khanym Mosque [Japanese Guide]

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Lunch
Overnight in Samarkand.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day9

Samarkand → Panjakent → Dushanbe

Breakfast Overnight in Dushanbe.
Private car transfer After breakfast, travel to Panjakent. Cross the border.
Tajikistan - Panjikent
Sightseeing around Panjakent Visit the ancient city of Panjakent, built by the enigmatic merchant people the Sogdians who dominated Silk Road trade.

◆Places visited
Sarazm ruins
Panjakent market [Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Private car transfer Then travel to Dushanbe (approximately 250 km).
Tajikistan - Dushanbe
Overnight in Dushanbe.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day10

Dushanbe → Samarkand

Breakfast
Dushanbe sightseeing Sightseeing in Dushanbe, the capital and largest city of Tajikistan. [Japanese Guide]

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Lunch
Private car transfer In the afternoon, return to Samarkand via Panjakent, crossing the border.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Overnight in Samarkand.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day11

Samarkand → Tashkent

Breakfast
Private car transfer After breakfast, travel to Tashkent (about 4 hours 30 minutes).
Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Free sightseeing in Tashkent
Overnight in Tashkent.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day12

Tashkent → Bishkek

Breakfast
Flight transfer Early morning flight to Bishkek.
Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek
Lunch
Bishkek sightseeing Sightseeing in a city where orderly Soviet-era streets, overwhelming nature, and nomadic culture blend.

◆Places visited
Ala-Archa National Park
Other city sightseeing [Japanese Guide]

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Overnight in Bishkek.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day13

Bishkek → Issyk-Kul → Jeti-Oguz → Jayyik Valley

Breakfast
Private car transfer Transfer to Issyk-Kul (approx. 250 km).
There will be photo stop opportunities along the way.
Kyrgyzstan - Issyk-Kul Lake
Lunch
Private car transfer After that, transfer toward the valley area.
Kyrgyzstan - Jeti-Oguz Gorge
Red Canyon sightseeing ◆Places to visit
Skazka Gorge
Jeti-Oguz
Sandstone area
Jayyik Valley [Japanese Guide]

Image from PlaceId: ChIJbaxepg1mhjgRZA2rGfVvvvo

Private car transfer After sightseeing, transfer to Karakol.
Kyrgyzstan - Karakol
Overnight in Karakol.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day14

Karakol → Charyn Gorge → Almaty

Breakfast
Private car transfer After breakfast, transfer to the Kegen border and complete exit procedures.
Then to Charyn Gorge (approx. 180 km).
Kazakhstan - Charyn Canyon
Charyn Gorge sightseeing Visit Charyn Gorge, known for its dramatic reddish-brown rock faces and the majestic landscapes carved by tectonic movements and erosion. [Japanese Guide]

Image from PlaceId: ChIJtYcNJIa2gDgRoO8J5mWksYU

Lunch
Private car transfer After sightseeing, transfer to Almaty (approx. 200 km).
Kazakhstan - Almaty
Overnight in Almaty.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day15

Almaty

Breakfast
Free time / sightseeing in Almaty
Overnight in Almaty.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day16

Almaty → Return home

Breakfast
Almaty outskirts sightseeing Sightseeing in the Almaty outskirts, which remain the overwhelming political, economic, and cultural center.

◆Places to visit
Medeu Skating Rink (Medeu) – World-famous ice skating facility located at the mountain foot
Shymbulak Ski Resort – Ascend by cable car and enjoy mountain scenery
If time permits, Green Bazaar – Shopping for local ingredients and souvenirs [Japanese Guide]

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Private car transfer After sightseeing, transfer to the airport. End of tour.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 1

10/04(Sun)

Arrival in Tashkent

Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Private car transfer Upon arrival at Tashkent International Airport, a driver and a Japanese-speaking guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
Overnight in Tashkent.

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 2

10/05(Mon)

Tashkent → Urgench → Khiva

Breakfast
Private car transfer You will be transferred from the hotel to the airport.
Flight transfer Early morning flight to Urgench (about 1 hour 30 minutes).
Uzbekistan - Urgench
Private car transfer Transfer from Urgench to Khiva (about 30 km).
Uzbekistan - Khiva
Lunch
Khiva sightseeing Sightseeing in the oasis city of Khiva, located near the border with Turkmenistan.

◆Places to visit
Itchan Kala
Historic buildings complex [Japanese Guide]

Overnight in Khiva.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 3

10/06(Tue)

Khiva → Shavat → Old Urgench → Darvaza (Gas Crater)

Breakfast
Private car transfer After breakfast, transfer to the border (about 50 km) and go through immigration procedures.
Turkmenistan - Kunya Urgench
Old Urgench sightseeing Once the capital of the great Central Asian empire "Khwarazm Shahs," the city developed into one of the largest Silk Road cities. Visit the remaining Islamic architecture. [Japanese Guide]

Lunch
Private car transfer Afterwards, transfer to Darvaza (about 250 km).
Turkmenistan - Darvaza
Dinner Dinner will be a picnic by the campfire.
Overnight at a tent camp in Darvaza.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day 4

10/07(Wed)

Darvaza (Gas Crater) → Ashgabat

Breakfast Picnic breakfast at the gas crater.
Private car transfer Transfer from Darvaza (Gas Crater) to Ashgabat (285 km / about 4 hours).
Lunch
Turkmenistan - Ashgabad
Sightseeing near Ashgabat Visit the Old Nisa ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Visit the Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Spiritual Mosque and the family mausoleum. [Japanese Guide]

Dinner Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Ashgabat.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day 5

10/08(Thu)

Ashgabat → Khiva

Breakfast
Private car transfer Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport.
Flight transfer Board a flight to Dashoguz.
Turkmenistan - Dasoguz
Private car transfer Transfer from Dashoguz Airport to the historical mausoleum of Ism Amid Ata (15 km).
Ism Amid Ata sightseeing Visit the ruins of an important Islamic holy site (pilgrimage site) that is regarded as especially sacred within Turkmenistan. [Japanese Guide]

Lunch
Private car transfer Transfer to the "Shavat" border point. Complete customs procedures and depart the country.
After leaving Turkmenistan, a Japanese-speaking guide and driver will meet you at the Uzbekistan border and transfer you to the hotel.
Uzbekistan - Khiva
Overnight in Khiva.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 6

10/09(Fri)

Khiva → Bukhara

Breakfast
Private car transfer After breakfast, travel to Bukhara (approximately 480 km).
Uzbekistan - Bukhara
Lunch
Sitrai Mahi-Khosa Palace sightseeing Visit the summer residence built by the rulers of the Bukhara Khanate. [Japanese Guide]

Overnight in Bukhara.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 7

10/10(Sat)

Bukhara → Samarkand

Breakfast
Bukhara sightseeing Sightseeing in Bukhara, an oasis city often described as "a magnificent museum of a whole town."

◆Places to visit
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
The Ark
Kalon Minaret
Kalon Mosque
Taki Bazaar
Lyab-i Hauz [Japanese Guide]

Lunch
Train transfer Take the 16:30 "Afrosiyob" high-speed train to Samarkand (about 2 hours).
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Overnight in Samarkand.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 8

10/11(Sun)

Samarkand

Breakfast
Samarkand sightseeing Sightseeing in the "Blue City," which enjoyed the most glorious prosperity in the history of the Silk Road.

◆Places to visit
Guri Amir Mausoleum
Registan Square
Shah-i-Zinda
Siob Bazaar
Bibi-Khanym Mosque [Japanese Guide]

Lunch
Overnight in Samarkand.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 9

10/12(Mon)

Samarkand → Panjakent → Dushanbe

Breakfast Overnight in Dushanbe.
Private car transfer After breakfast, travel to Panjakent. Cross the border.
Tajikistan - Panjikent
Sightseeing around Panjakent Visit the ancient city of Panjakent, built by the enigmatic merchant people the Sogdians who dominated Silk Road trade.

◆Places visited
Sarazm ruins
Panjakent market [Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Private car transfer Then travel to Dushanbe (approximately 250 km).
Tajikistan - Dushanbe
Overnight in Dushanbe.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 10

10/13(Tue)

Dushanbe → Samarkand

Breakfast
Dushanbe sightseeing Sightseeing in Dushanbe, the capital and largest city of Tajikistan. [Japanese Guide]

Lunch
Private car transfer In the afternoon, return to Samarkand via Panjakent, crossing the border.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Overnight in Samarkand.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 11

10/14(Wed)

Samarkand → Tashkent

Breakfast
Private car transfer After breakfast, travel to Tashkent (about 4 hours 30 minutes).
Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Free sightseeing in Tashkent
Overnight in Tashkent.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 12

10/15(Thu)

Tashkent → Bishkek

Breakfast
Flight transfer Early morning flight to Bishkek.
Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek
Lunch
Bishkek sightseeing Sightseeing in a city where orderly Soviet-era streets, overwhelming nature, and nomadic culture blend.

◆Places visited
Ala-Archa National Park
Other city sightseeing [Japanese Guide]

Overnight in Bishkek.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 13

10/16(Fri)

Bishkek → Issyk-Kul → Jeti-Oguz → Jayyik Valley

Breakfast
Private car transfer Transfer to Issyk-Kul (approx. 250 km).
There will be photo stop opportunities along the way.
Kyrgyzstan - Issyk-Kul Lake
Lunch
Private car transfer After that, transfer toward the valley area.
Kyrgyzstan - Jeti-Oguz Gorge
Red Canyon sightseeing ◆Places to visit
Skazka Gorge
Jeti-Oguz
Sandstone area
Jayyik Valley [Japanese Guide]

Private car transfer After sightseeing, transfer to Karakol.
Kyrgyzstan - Karakol
Overnight in Karakol.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 14

10/17(Sat)

Karakol → Charyn Gorge → Almaty

Breakfast
Private car transfer After breakfast, transfer to the Kegen border and complete exit procedures.
Then to Charyn Gorge (approx. 180 km).
Kazakhstan - Charyn Canyon
Charyn Gorge sightseeing Visit Charyn Gorge, known for its dramatic reddish-brown rock faces and the majestic landscapes carved by tectonic movements and erosion. [Japanese Guide]

Lunch
Private car transfer After sightseeing, transfer to Almaty (approx. 200 km).
Kazakhstan - Almaty
Overnight in Almaty.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 15

10/18(Sun)

Almaty

Breakfast
Free time / sightseeing in Almaty
Overnight in Almaty.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 16

10/19(Mon)

Almaty → Return home

Breakfast
Almaty outskirts sightseeing Sightseeing in the Almaty outskirts, which remain the overwhelming political, economic, and cultural center.

◆Places to visit
Medeu Skating Rink (Medeu) – World-famous ice skating facility located at the mountain foot
Shymbulak Ski Resort – Ascend by cable car and enjoy mountain scenery
If time permits, Green Bazaar – Shopping for local ingredients and souvenirs [Japanese Guide]

Private car transfer After sightseeing, transfer to the airport. End of tour.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：×　DIN：×

Price Includes / excludes

Accommodation

As stated in the itinerary

Flight (Int'l)

As stated in the itinerary

Flight (Dom.)

As stated in the itinerary

Railway

As stated in the itinerary

Bus

None

Car

As stated in the itinerary

Ferry/Boat

None

Other transp

None

Guide / Assistant

As stated in the itinerary

Activity

As stated in the itinerary

Meal

B/F：15　　LUN：12　　DIN：2　
As stated in the itinerary

Includes (Others)

Tour of five Central Asian countries
Japanese-speaking guide service
Dedicated vehicle (private car)
3-star hotel accommodation
All entrance fees (sites, museums, etc.)
Domestic air tickets (Tashkent–Urgench), Ashgabat–Dashoguz domestic air ticket
High-speed train (Bukhara–Samarkand)
Breakfast + lunch (full)
2 dinners
Picnic dinner in Darvaza
0.5L mineral water daily
Bukhara folk dance show
Samarkand cultural experience (optional)
Turkmenistan visa invitation support

Excludes (Others)

International flights to/from Japan
Personal expenses
Tips (gratuities)

Accommodation list

1	Tashkent Harris Hotel／Old Tashkent Hotel 2person(s)
2	Khiva Khiva Residence／Ornamont Khiva 2person(s)
3	Darvaza テント 2person(s)
4	Ashgabad Ashgabat Hotel（5つ星）／Sport Hotel（5つ星） 2person(s)
5	Bukhara Sarhad Bukhara Hotel／Al-Hayat Bukhara 2person(s)
6	Samarkand Arba Hotel／Al-Madina Hotel 2person(s)
7	Dushanbe Soro Hotel／Dehlavi Hotel 2person(s)
8	Bishkek Lumarc Hotel／Bishkek Boutique Hotel 2person(s)
9	Karakol Caravan Hotel／Ski Paradise Cottage Town 2person(s)
10	Almaty Renion Hills Hotel 2person(s)

Sleeping at the Gate of Hell, Overlooking the Tian Shan Mountains | Conquering Five Central Asian Countries

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