5 Stans Tour with Karl Watson

5 Country, 22 day tour:

Also possible to book one sector of the tour only:

Sector One: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan (11 days)
Sector Two: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan (12 days)
There's a 1 day overlap between the 2 sectors, which is why complete tour is 22 days not 23

Complete 22 day tour:

Tour cost is £5,899 per person, based on sharing a twin room with another member of the group
Deposit payment is £1,200 (this is non-refundable)
Deposit payment can be split between October and November 2025
Balance due 90 days prior to departure
Tour start date is Saturday 19th September 2026
Start location is Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
End location is Almatym, Kazakhstan
22 day tour
Mixture of 3-4 star hotels, traditional guesthouses and yurts
Includes local Intrepid Guide, internal transportation, accommodation
Meals included: 21 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 8 dinners
Flights are not included
Group size max of 16 people
Any questions please use the contact page

Sector One: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

Tour costs is £2,830 per person based on sharing a twin room with another member of the group
Deposit payment is £570 (this is non-refundable)
Balance due 90 days prior to departure
Tour start date is Saturday 19th September 2026
Start location is Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
End location is Tashkent, Uzbekistan
11 day tour
Mixture of 3-4 star hotels, traditional guesthouses and yurts
Includes local Intrepid Guide, internal transportation, accommodation
Meals included: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Flights are not included
Group size max of 16 people
Any questions please use the contact page

Sector Two: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan

Tour costs is £3,220 per person based on sharing a twin room with another member of the group
Deposit payment is £650 (this is non-refundable)
Balance due 90 days prior to departure
Tour start date is Saturday 29th September 2026
Start location is Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
End location is Almatym, Kazakhstan
12 day tour
Mixture of 3-4 star hotels, traditional guesthouses and yurts
Includes local Intrepid Guide, internal transportation, accommodation
Meals included: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 5 dinners
Flights are not included
Group size max of 16 people
Any questions please use the contact page

Highlights include:

Explore all the essential highlights of Central Asia, uncovering fascinating culture, natural landscapes and diverse history alongside unforgettable local interaction.
Hiking and horse riding in Kyrgyzstan
See the incredible Darvaza Crater (the Gates of Hell – an eternally burning flame), Kolsai Lakes and Issyk-Kul Lake, soaking up the natural landmarks far off the common tourist trail.
Take in the beautiful Lakes of Issyk-kul and Song Kol with stays in a traditional yurt camp.
Wander through the grand square of Registan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan and discover the imposing architecture from afar and the detailed craftmanship of the tiling up close.
Witness incredible scenery at every turn – marvel at the sight of the little 'Grand Canyon' at Charyn in Kazakhstan
Take an overnight train across Turkmenistan
Connect with locals – discover traditional nomadic life in yurt stays, enjoy hearty home-cooked meals and chat with stall owners in local bazaars.

ARE THESE TOURS FOR ME?

It doesn't matter whether you're an experienced traveller or this is your first time away
All we're looking for a people who are easy going, up for an adventure, and most importantly a good laugh and a good time!
If you've seen the Morocco trip, you'll know what the vibe is going to be. We don't take ourselves too seriously, everyone just wants to have the most fun as possible.
A lot of the trips are very physically active and require a reasonable level of fitness
If you're high maintence, looking for perfection and pure luxury, then look elsewhere! These trips aren't budget backpacking by any means, we're not staying in dorms, eating cheap food. Accommodation is great, restaurants are hand-picked by the local team. But remember this is an adventure! Be ready for it.
Accommodation on this trips is twin-share, solo travellers will share a room with other travellers of the same gender (or pay an additional single room supplement). These trips are a great opportunity to get to know other like-minded people, so embrace it while you can!

HOW DO I BOOK?

Fill out the booking form once the tours are on sale.
You'll receive an automatic e-mail saying we've received your request - this isn't a confirmation that you're on the tour
Within 72 hours we'll then reply as to whether you're on the tour
Then Intrepid will arrange the deposit payment off you to secure your position (deposit amount will vary depending on the cost of the tour)

CANCELLATION POLICIES

These tours are run with Intrepid Travel
For full information on their policies please refer to the FAQ section on their website:
https://www.intrepidtravel.com/uk/contact-us/frequently-asked-questions
Please note though that for my bespoke tours, deposits are non-refundable

KARL WATSON