Alone, Beyond Ordinary Scenery | A Journey Across Three Central Asian Countries Linking Remote Regions | ウズベキスタン, タジキスタン, トルクメニスタン | Bespoke Travel with Local Specialists

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トルクメニスタン

タシケント

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Travel details

USD 2,492 / 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 2026/3 \| 7 days
	Participants	1 person(s)（Adults 1 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)）

Travel story

A rare tour covering three Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan plus Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.
Experience overwhelming landscapes you won't see elsewhere, such as the "Gate of Hell" at Darvaza and Kuhna Urgench.
Thorough coverage of Silk Road capitals like Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
You can also encounter deeper Central Asian attractions like Panjakent and the Seven Lakes.
With a Japanese-speaking guide and a private vehicle, it's a major advantage that you can travel these remote routes with peace of mind.

Signature points

A rare route visiting three Central Asian countries

A special tour that visits Turkmenistan and Tajikistan in addition to Uzbekistan.
You can venture into areas that typical Silk Road tours cannot reach.
The appeal is that you can experience the "real Central Asia" in a single trip.

Visit the "Gate of Hell" at Darvaza

Experience up close the massive gas crater "Gate of Hell" in Turkmenistan.
The flames that keep burning at night are overwhelming and create an unreal sight you won't see elsewhere.
With yurt accommodation and stargazing included, you can spend a memorable and special night.

Peace of mind touring with a Japanese guide & private vehicle

A Japanese-speaking guide accompanies you throughout the itinerary, providing easy-to-understand explanations of history and culture.
Because travel is by private vehicle, border crossings and long-distance transfers are smooth and comfortable.
The appeal is that you can safely travel to remote areas without worries about language or transportation.

Itinerary

Day1

Arrival in Tashkent

Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Private Car Transfer Arrive at Tashkent International Airport. At the arrivals area, a guide and driver will meet you holding a sign with your name. [Japanese Guide]
Tashkent Sightseeing In the afternoon, sightseeing in Tashkent city begins.

Amir Timur Square, Tashkent Metro, Independence Square, Navoi Theater, Hazrati Imam Complex, Chorsu Market [Japanese Guide]
Private Car Transfer After sightseeing, transfer to the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
Hotel Inspira-S Tashkent Overnight at a hotel in Tashkent
(1 person per room)

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Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day2

Tashkent – Urgench – Shavat (Uzbekistan) – Turkmenistan / Dashoguz Border – Khiva Urgench – Darvaza / Gas Crater

Breakfast A takeaway breakfast will be prepared.
Private Car Transfer The driver will pick you up from the hotel.
After arriving at the airport, check in.
Flight Transfer Depart by flight to Urgench.
Uzbekistan - Urgench
Private Car Transfer At the departure gate of Urgench Airport, the driver will meet you. Head to the Turkmenistan border. The journey is about 1 hour.
Upon arrival, when passing through customs, border staff will call a Japanese-speaking Turkmen guide to assist with registration procedures.
Turkmenistan - Kunya Urgench
Lunch On the way, at a local restaurant.

Traditional Turkmen cuisine
Kunya-Urgench Sightseeing In Kunya-Urgench, you will visit the following spots.
Il Arslan Mausoleum (11th century): the oldest building in the town; Fakhraddin Razi Mausoleum (12th century); Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum (12th century); Kutlug Timur Minaret (12th–14th centuries): the tallest minaret in Central Asia; Turabek Khanum Mausoleum (12th–14th centuries); the mausoleums of Najmuddin Kubra and Sultan Ali. [Japanese Guide]
Private Car Transfer After sightseeing, transfer to Darvaza (Gas Crater / Gate of Hell) (275 km / approx. 4 hours). [Japanese Guide]
Turkmenistan - Darvaza
Gate of Hell Sightseeing Enjoy photography at the gas crater. [Japanese Guide]
Dinner Enjoy a special outdoor barbecue dinner.
Darvaza Gas Crater Stay overnight in a yurt.

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Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day3

Darvaza / Gas Crater – Dashoguz – Khiva Sightseeing

Breakfast Breakfast at the yurt.
Private Car Transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel. Transfer from Darvaza / Gas Crater to Dashoguz (275 km / approx. 4 hours).
Lunch On the way, at a local restaurant.

Traditional Turkmen cuisine
Private Car Transfer Customs procedures and border crossing at the "Shavat" customs.
The driver and guide will meet you holding a sign with your name and head to Khiva. [Japanese Guide]
Uzbekistan - Khiva
Khiva Sightseeing After arriving in Khiva, start city sightseeing.
Ichan Kala, Ark Fortress, Kalta Minor, Juma Mosque, Tosh Hovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. [Japanese Guide]
Hotel Bankir Khiva Overnight at a hotel in Khiva
(1 person per room)

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Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day4

From Khiva to Bukhara

Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel and drive to Bukhara (about 6 hours). There will be a photo stop at the Amu Darya River.
Lunch At a local restaurant en route.

Zafuratun (Zafuratun)
Shashlik (Shashlik)
Uzbekistan - Bukhara
Bukhara sightseeing Upon arrival in Bukhara, visit the Sitai Mohi Khosa Palace. It is the Amir’s summer palace, combining Eastern and European architectural styles. [Japanese Guide]
Hotel Sarhad Bukhara Overnight at a hotel in Bukhara
(1 person in 1 room)

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Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day5

Bukhara–Samarkand sightseeing

Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel.
Lunch At a local restaurant en route.

Dolon (Dolon)
Manti (Manti)
Bukhara sightseeing Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Bukhara.
Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub, Ark Fortress, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Toki Bazaar, Ulugh Beg Madrasa, Lyabi-Hauz, Polo-Hauz, Chor Minor [Japanese Guide]
Train transfer Take the train to Samarkand. The journey takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Meridian Plaza by Reikartz Overnight at a hotel in Samarkand
(1 person in 1 room)

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Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day6

Samarkand–Panjakent sightseeing

Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the border.
Tajikistan - Panjikent
Lunch At a local restaurant en route.

Near the Seven Lakes
Kazan Kebab (Kazan Kebab)
Panjakent sightseeing After border formalities, visit the ancient city of Panjakent.
Yeti-Kol (part of the Seven Lakes) located among the mountains, Sarazm ruins, Panjakent market, Rudaki Museum [Japanese Guide]
Private car transfer After sightseeing, return to Samarkand.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Registan Square light show In the evening, enjoy the light show at Registan Square. [Japanese Guide]
Meridian Plaza by Reikartz Overnight at a hotel in Samarkand
(1 person in 1 room)

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day7

Tashkent–Samarkand sightseeing

Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Samarkand sightseeing After breakfast, begin sightseeing in Samarkand.
Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum (interior visit), Registan Square (interior visit), Bibi-Khanym Mosque (interior visit), Afrasiab Museum (interior visit), Constantine Church (Orthodox), Siyob Bazaar [Japanese Guide]
Lunch At a local restaurant en route.

Joni Osh (Joni Osh)
Plov (Plov)
Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Train transfer Travel to Tashkent by night train.
Private car transfer Upon arrival in Tashkent, we will meet you at Tashkent Station at a sign with your name and send you to the airport.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 1

03/22(Sun)

Arrival in Tashkent

Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Private Car Transfer Arrive at Tashkent International Airport. At the arrivals area, a guide and driver will meet you holding a sign with your name. [Japanese Guide]
Tashkent Sightseeing In the afternoon, sightseeing in Tashkent city begins.

Amir Timur Square, Tashkent Metro, Independence Square, Navoi Theater, Hazrati Imam Complex, Chorsu Market [Japanese Guide]
Private Car Transfer After sightseeing, transfer to the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
Hotel Inspira-S Tashkent Overnight at a hotel in Tashkent
(1 person per room)

Meals　B/F：×　LUN：×　DIN：×

Day 2

03/23(Mon)

Tashkent – Urgench – Shavat (Uzbekistan) – Turkmenistan / Dashoguz Border – Khiva Urgench – Darvaza / Gas Crater

Breakfast A takeaway breakfast will be prepared.
Private Car Transfer The driver will pick you up from the hotel.
After arriving at the airport, check in.
Flight Transfer Depart by flight to Urgench.
Uzbekistan - Urgench
Private Car Transfer At the departure gate of Urgench Airport, the driver will meet you. Head to the Turkmenistan border. The journey is about 1 hour.
Upon arrival, when passing through customs, border staff will call a Japanese-speaking Turkmen guide to assist with registration procedures.
Turkmenistan - Kunya Urgench
Lunch On the way, at a local restaurant.

Traditional Turkmen cuisine
Kunya-Urgench Sightseeing In Kunya-Urgench, you will visit the following spots.
Il Arslan Mausoleum (11th century): the oldest building in the town; Fakhraddin Razi Mausoleum (12th century); Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum (12th century); Kutlug Timur Minaret (12th–14th centuries): the tallest minaret in Central Asia; Turabek Khanum Mausoleum (12th–14th centuries); the mausoleums of Najmuddin Kubra and Sultan Ali. [Japanese Guide]
Private Car Transfer After sightseeing, transfer to Darvaza (Gas Crater / Gate of Hell) (275 km / approx. 4 hours). [Japanese Guide]
Turkmenistan - Darvaza
Gate of Hell Sightseeing Enjoy photography at the gas crater. [Japanese Guide]
Dinner Enjoy a special outdoor barbecue dinner.
Darvaza Gas Crater Stay overnight in a yurt.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：⚪︎

Day 3

03/24(Tue)

Darvaza / Gas Crater – Dashoguz – Khiva Sightseeing

Breakfast Breakfast at the yurt.
Private Car Transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel. Transfer from Darvaza / Gas Crater to Dashoguz (275 km / approx. 4 hours).
Lunch On the way, at a local restaurant.

Traditional Turkmen cuisine
Private Car Transfer Customs procedures and border crossing at the "Shavat" customs.
The driver and guide will meet you holding a sign with your name and head to Khiva. [Japanese Guide]
Uzbekistan - Khiva
Khiva Sightseeing After arriving in Khiva, start city sightseeing.
Ichan Kala, Ark Fortress, Kalta Minor, Juma Mosque, Tosh Hovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. [Japanese Guide]
Hotel Bankir Khiva Overnight at a hotel in Khiva
(1 person per room)

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 4

03/25(Wed)

From Khiva to Bukhara

Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel and drive to Bukhara (about 6 hours). There will be a photo stop at the Amu Darya River.
Lunch At a local restaurant en route.

Zafuratun (Zafuratun)
Shashlik (Shashlik)
Uzbekistan - Bukhara
Bukhara sightseeing Upon arrival in Bukhara, visit the Sitai Mohi Khosa Palace. It is the Amir’s summer palace, combining Eastern and European architectural styles. [Japanese Guide]
Hotel Sarhad Bukhara Overnight at a hotel in Bukhara
(1 person in 1 room)

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 5

03/26(Thu)

Bukhara–Samarkand sightseeing

Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel.
Lunch At a local restaurant en route.

Dolon (Dolon)
Manti (Manti)
Bukhara sightseeing Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Bukhara.
Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub, Ark Fortress, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Toki Bazaar, Ulugh Beg Madrasa, Lyabi-Hauz, Polo-Hauz, Chor Minor [Japanese Guide]
Train transfer Take the train to Samarkand. The journey takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Meridian Plaza by Reikartz Overnight at a hotel in Samarkand
(1 person in 1 room)

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 6

03/27(Fri)

Samarkand–Panjakent sightseeing

Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the border.
Tajikistan - Panjikent
Lunch At a local restaurant en route.

Near the Seven Lakes
Kazan Kebab (Kazan Kebab)
Panjakent sightseeing After border formalities, visit the ancient city of Panjakent.
Yeti-Kol (part of the Seven Lakes) located among the mountains, Sarazm ruins, Panjakent market, Rudaki Museum [Japanese Guide]
Private car transfer After sightseeing, return to Samarkand.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Registan Square light show In the evening, enjoy the light show at Registan Square. [Japanese Guide]
Meridian Plaza by Reikartz Overnight at a hotel in Samarkand
(1 person in 1 room)

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Day 7

03/28(Sat)

Tashkent–Samarkand sightseeing

Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Samarkand sightseeing After breakfast, begin sightseeing in Samarkand.
Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum (interior visit), Registan Square (interior visit), Bibi-Khanym Mosque (interior visit), Afrasiab Museum (interior visit), Constantine Church (Orthodox), Siyob Bazaar [Japanese Guide]
Lunch At a local restaurant en route.

Joni Osh (Joni Osh)
Plov (Plov)
Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Train transfer Travel to Tashkent by night train.
Private car transfer Upon arrival in Tashkent, we will meet you at Tashkent Station at a sign with your name and send you to the airport.

Meals　B/F：⚪︎　LUN：⚪︎　DIN：×

Price Includes / excludes

Accommodation

As stated in the itinerary, 4-star (single occupancy)

Flight (Int'l)

Included

Flight (Dom.)

As stated in the itinerary

Railway

As stated in the itinerary

Bus

Not included

Car

As stated in the itinerary

Ferry/Boat

Not included

Other transp

Not included

Guide / Assistant

As stated in the itinerary

Activity

As stated in the itinerary

Meal

B/F：6　　LUN：6　　DIN：1　

Includes (Others)

Not included

Excludes (Others)

Camera fees charged separately at museums, fees for additional hotel services, tips

Accommodation list

1	Tashkent Hotel Inspira-S Tashkent 1person(s)　1rooms
2	Darvaza Darvaza Gas Crater 1person(s)　1rooms
3	Khiva Hotel Bankir Khiva 1person(s)　1rooms
4	Bukhara Hotel Sarhad Bukhara 1person(s)　1rooms
5	Samarkand Meridian Plaza by Reikartz 1person(s)　1rooms

Alone, Beyond Ordinary Scenery | A Journey Across Three Central Asian Countries Linking Remote Regions

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