Usbekistan 26 Tage The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road Erlebnisrundreise für junge Reisende zwischen 18- 39 Jahre in internationaler Gruppe

Pack your bags and a serious sense of adventure – you’re about to blaze across four of Central Asia’s wildest and most underrated countries. This 26-day epic takes you deep into ancient cities and windswept canyons across Uzbekistan Tajikistan Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. One minute you’re wandering centuries-old Silk Road streets the next you’re hiking to neon-blue lakes or helping build a nomadic yurt. It’s gritty it’s gorgeous and totally unforgettable.

• Trek to bright blue alpine lakes in Tajikistan’s Marguzor Valley

• Get sandy at Kazakhstan’s Singing Dunes and swim in Kaindy Lake

• Learn to build a nomadic yurt from locals in Kyrgyzstan

• Wander ancient cities like Bukhara Tashkent Almaty and Bishkek

• Snap pics of wild rock formations in Fairytale Canyon and Charyn Canyon“

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Tashkent

Arrive at any time. In the evening, meet your CEO and new crew that you’ll be traveling with in a welcome meeting, followed by an optional dinner together. Then hit the town for your First Night Out, the chance to get to know your new travel buds!

Event: Begegne neuen Freunden
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Grand Zamin Hotel

2. Tag Tashkent / Khiva

Start today with some breakfast and an orientation walk of Tashkent. Check out the neighborhood alongside your CEO, then head out to explore the city how you’d like! Opt to join a Tashkent city tour or take a day trip to see the impressive Institute of Sun. This evening, climb aboard the overnight train en route to Khiva. (F)

Event: Tashkent Orientation Walk
Freizeit: Tashkent
Transport: Tashkent – Khiva (15.0h)
Unterkunft: Sitorabonu Hotel Khiva

Optionale Ausflüge:
Institute of Sun Visit (**)
Stadtführung in Taschkent (**)

3. Tag Khiva

After a full nights sleep aboard the train, choose to have some breakfast in the dining car or enjoy the views as you chug along. Pull into Khiva around noon, drop your bags, then head out on an orientation walk. Spend the afternoon free to explore the city of Khiva however you want. Perhaps visit one of Khiva’s most important landmarks, the Islam Khadija Minaret or take a tour of the City Wall.

Event: Khiva Orientation Walk
Freizeit: Khiva

Optionale Ausflüge:
Stadttour von Chiwa (**)
Islam Khoja Minaret (**)

4. Tag Khiva / Bukhara

Today you are free to explore this incredible ancient city. In the evening, head to the train station to travel to Bukhara. We’ll head straight to the hotel upon arrival. (F)

Freizeit: Khiva
Transport: Khiva – Bukhara (6.5h)

5. Tag Bukhara

Get a feel for your adventure in Bukhara by starting the day with an orientation walk of the area. Then today is yours to explore the city! Visit some of the incredible Hammams (traditional public baths), or join a guided tour of Bukhara. (F)

Freizeit: Bukhara
Event: Bukhara Orientation Walk
Unterkunft: Hotel Legende

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besuch in einem Hammam (Dampfbad) (**)
Stadtführung in Buxoro (**)

6. Tag Bukhara / Samarkand

Bukhara, a historic and important stop along the Silk Road, is today a beautiful piece of living history. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town Bukhara, with its stone alleyways and colorful tiles, will have you feeling transported to an ancient time. Enjoy another day free to explore this beautiful place before taking a train to Samarkand in the evening. (F)

Freizeit: Bukhara
Transport: Bukhara – Samarkand (2.5h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Legende

Optionale Ausflüge:
Bukhara Old Town visit (**)
Uzbek Cooking Class (**)

7. Tag Samarkand

The great city of Samarkand was once a rich trading and intellectual center of the Silk Road. Now known for its melting pot of culture and grand architecture, today is yours to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site. (F)

Freizeit: Samarkand

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besuch am Grab des alttestamentlichen Propheten Daniel (**)
Lunch and Silk Paper Making Workshop at Konigil Village (**)
Stadtführung in Samarkand (**)

8. Tag Samarkand / Marguzor

This morning we depart Uzbekistan and drive to Tajikistan. Shortly after crossing the border, stop at Panjakent Bazaar and wander through the stalls of food, clothes and unique finds. Head out and continue the drive to Padrud Village for the night. On the way, we’ll visit four of the breathtaking Seven Lakes in the Fan Mountains. These lakes shine with different colors of blues, greens, purples and turquoises. Grab your camera and take in the incredible views. (F) (A)

Transport: Samarkand – Jartepa Border Crossing (1.0h)
Event: Border Crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan)
Transport: Panjakent Border Crossing – Marguzor (3.0h)
Event: Panjakent Bazaar
Event: Marguzor Lakes
Unterkunft: Marguzor Family Homestay

9. Tag Marguzor

After breakfast at the guesthouse, hike from Lake 6 to the incredible Lake 7. This remote lake is only accessibly by hiking and is well worth the trek. After arriving, enjoy a scenic picnic next to the lake before hiking back to the village. This evening, chow down on a well deserved Tajikistani barbecue. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Hike Marguzor Lakes 6 & 7 (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Marguzor Family Homestay

10. Tag Marguzor / Samarkand

Travel across the border back to Uzbekistan today. After the journey, enjoy a restful evening in Samarkand. (F)

Transport: Marguzor – Panjakent Border Crossing (2.5h)
Event: Border Crossing (Tajikistan to Uzbekistan)
Transport: Jartepa Border Crossing – Samarkand (1.0h)
Freizeit: Samarkand
Unterkunft: Hotel Legende

11. Tag Samarkand / Tashkent

Take a morning train to Tashkent, where it all began! Spend the rest of the day at leisure in the capital city of Uzbekistan. This evening, join your group for a Big Night Out in the city! (F)

Transport: Samarkand – Tashkent (4.0h)
Freizeit: Tashkent
Event: Big Night Out in Tashkent

12. Tag Tashkent / Shymkent

Hop in the van for a trip across the border to Kazakhstan. Drive to Shymkent and join your CEO on an orientation walk of the city before enjoying the afternoon to explore. (F)

Transport: Tashkent – Gisht Kuprik (1.0h)
Event: Border Crossing (Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan)
Transport: Granitsa Kazakhstana – Shymkent (1.5h)
Event: Shymkent Orientation Walk
Freizeit: Shymkent
Unterkunft: Express City Hotel

13. Tag Shymkent

Drive to the totally instagramable Ugam Chatkal National Park. Join a fun 16km hike to Sayram Su Lake for a cute lakeside picnic with the crew. Hike Back to Shymkent to relax this afternoon. (M)

Transport: Shymkent – Ugam Chatkal National Park (1.5h)
Event: Sayram Su Lake Hike
Unterkunft: Express City Hotel

14. Tag Shymkent / Taraz

Drive to Taraz today. This city is not visited by many tourists now but was once a major rest stop along the Ancient Silk Road. Take an orientation walk around the town then opt to visit the Taraz Museum to see the remains of this historic place. In the evening, join the group for an optional farewell dinner to celebrate and say goodbye to those ending their trip in Bishkek.

Transport: Shymkent – Taraz (3.0h)
Event: Taraz Orientation Walk
Freizeit: Taraz
Unterkunft: Zhambyl Hotel Taraz

Optionaler Ausflug:
Ancient Taraz Archaeological Park and Museum (**)

15. Tag Taraz / Bishkek

Cross the border into the next Stan. Into Kyrgyzstan, head to Bishkek. Spend time with your crew this evening in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, bidding farewell to those heading off and greeting the newbies! (F)

Transport: Taraz – Sypatai Batyr (3.0h)
Event: Border Crossing (Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan)
Transport: Sypatay Batyr – Bishkek (1.75h)
Unterkunft: Cozy Hotel

16. Tag Bishkek

Today is yours for adventure through Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. After an orientation walk to get your bearings, spend the rest of the day seeing the city how you’d like. Opt to join a guided tour of the city or learn to make local Kyrgyz dumplings called manti. (A)

Event: Bishkek Orientation Walk
Freizeit: Bishkek
Unterkunft: Cozy Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Bishkek City Tour (**)
Kyrgyz Dumpling Making (**)

17. Tag Bishkek / Chon Kemin

Visit the historic Burana Tower on the way to Iskra Village where we will enjoy a yummy lunch with a Dungan family, a group of Muslim-Chinese heritage. After spending time with the family and digging into the yummy food, drive to Chom Kemin for the night. (M) (A)

Event: Burana-Turm
Transport: Bishkek – Burana (1.5h)
Transport: Iskra – Chon Kemin (1.5h)
Event: Iskra Village Dungan Family Lunch
Unterkunft: Jekshen Guest House Chon Kemin

18. Tag Chon Kemin / Tamga

Start today with an easy hike up to the Shatyly view point. Take in the view from above before hiking back down for some free time at camp. Take a dip if you wish in Issyk Kul Lake, meaning „Warm Lake“ in Kyrgyz. In the afternoon, visit the famous Fairytale Canyon, Skazka. Walk through the wild rock formations that resemble castles and gnome homes. Then enjoy a relaxing evening on the shores of Issyk Kul Lake. (F) (A)

Event: Shatyly View Point Hike (2.0h)
Freizeit: Tamga
Event: Skazka „Fairytale“ Canyon
Unterkunft: YurtCamp tosor Tonya

19. Tag Tamga

After breakfast at camp, hike to the beautiful Barskoon Waterfall. I mean, who doesn’t love a little waterfall adventure? Then head to Ak Orgo, a G Adventures-supported project that helps bring much-needed job opportunities to the Barskoon region. We’ll dig into some lunch then learn how to build a yurt (like the one we’re staying in here in Tamga!) Then head back to camp and take a dip in the lake. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Jurtenbau
Event: Barskoon Waterfall (1.5h)
Freizeit: Tamga
Unterkunft: YurtCamp tosor Tonya

20. Tag Tamga / Karakol

Drive to Karakol this morning and join your CEO on an orientation walk, the perfect way to start your time in Karakol and get to know this city a bit better. Then the day is yours for adventure! Opt to visit the colorful Dungan Mosque, Karakol Market or the impressive Russian Orthodox Church. (F)

Transport: Tamga – Karakol (1.5h)
Freizeit: Karakol
Event: Karakol Orientation Walk
Unterkunft: Madanur Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besuch der Kathedrale der heiligen Dreieinigkeit (**)
Dunganische Moschee (**)

21. Tag Karakol

Fill up on breakfast before heading out for a free day in Karakol. How about a tour of the city? Or maybe get back out into nature with visits to the spectacular Jety Oguz or Aksu Kench hot springs! (F)

Freizeit: Karakol
Unterkunft: Madanur Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Jety Oguz & the Seven Bulls (**)
Ak-Suu Kench Hot Springs (**)

22. Tag Karakol / Saty Village

Cross the border into Kazakhstan, stopping for a scenic picnic lunch along the way. Then climb into a 4×4 vehicle to visit the stunning Kaindy Lake. Grab your camera and get ready for some jaw-dropping views. This evening, connect with local Kazakh culture at our Saty Village homestay. (F) (A)

Transport: Karakol – Saty Village (4.5h)
Event: Grenzüberquerung (Kasachstan – Kirgisistan)
Event: Übernachtung im Dorf Saty
Transport: Saty Village – Kaindy (1.0h)
Event: Wanderung am Kaindy Lake
Unterkunft: Zhuldyz Guest House

23. Tag Saty Village / Altyn Emel National Park

Get ready to see red… red rocks and canyons we mean! Our first stop of the day is to Charyn Canyon. Full of different shades of reds, oranges, and browns, the beautiful Charyn Canyon is often compared to the Grand Canyon. Then continue on to Altyn Emel National Park where more red and orange rocks make up this beautiful landscape. (F) (A)

Transport: Saty Village – Altyn Emel National Park (5.5h)
Event: Scharyn Canyon
Unterkunft: Algai Quinn Guesthouse

24. Tag Altyn Emel National Park / Almaty

Right on the bank of the Ili river sits the beautiful golden Singing Sand Dunes. On a windy day, when the sad moves across the dunes, it produces a low-pitched humming sound, giving it its name. Get your body moving as you trek through the sand. Return to the guest house for a well-deserved lunch before driving to Almaty. Then join your crew and CEO for an orientation walk. (F) (M)

Transport: Altyn Emel National Park – Almaty (4.0h)
Event: Almaty Orientation Walk
Event: Singing Dunes
Unterkunft: Mildom Express Hotel

25. Tag Almaty

Almaty is on full display as you get to choose your own adventure through the city. We recommend a city tour to connect with Kazakhstani culture. Then see the city come to life at night on your Big Night Out!

Freizeit: Almaty
Event: Big Night Out Almaty
Unterkunft: Mildom Express Hotel

Optionaler Ausflug:
Stadtführung (**)

26. Tag Almaty

Depart at any time.

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Jurtenbau, Barskoon
Dein First-Night-Out-Moment: Begegne neuen Freunden
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: in Tashkent, Tashkent
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: Almaty, Almaty. Tashkent Orientation Walk. Free Time in Tahkent. Khiva Orientation Walk. Free Time in Khiva. Bukhara Orientation Walk. Free Time in Bukhara. Free Time in Samarkand. Panjakent Bazaar. Marguzor Lakes Visit. Marguzor Lakes 6 & 7 Hike. Free Time in Shymkent. Shymkent Orientation Walk. Sayram Su Lake Hike. Taraz Orientation Walk. Free Time in Taraz. Free Time in Bishkek. Bishkek Orientation Walk. Burana Tower Visit. Iskra Village Dungan Family Lunch. Shatyly View Point Hike. Free Time in Tamga,.Skazka „Fairytale“ Canyon. Barskoon Waterfall. Yurt Building Demonstration. Karakol Orientation Walk. Free Time in Karakol. Kaindy Lake Hike Visit. Saty Village Stay. Charyn Canyon Visit. Singing Dunes. Almaty Orientation Walk. Free Time in Almaty. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hostels (8 nts, twin share), Hostel (6 nts, multi-share), Overnight train (1nt), Guesthouse (7 nts, multi-share), Hotel (1 nt, twin share), Yurt Camp (2 nts, multi-share).
Transport: Metro, Private Vehicle, Train, Walking, Overnight Train, 4×4 Vehicle.
Mahlzeiten: 18 Frühstück, 5 Mittagessen, 8 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

26.03.2027 -01.10.2027 EUR 879

Gruppengröße: 18 Frühstück, 5 Mittagessen, 8 Abendessen