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3 Stans · October · From Kazakhstan's canyons to the Silk Road

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3 Stans in October

Three countries in a single journey: Kazakhstan's canyons and alpine lakes, Kyrgyzstan's mountains and nomadic culture, and the Silk Road jewels of Uzbekistan — Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. October balances pleasant weather and less tourist saturation, so sites can be enjoyed peacefully.

EN CORTO

Duration

14 days / 13 nights

Full itinerary, no dead days or unnecessary transfers.

Season

October

October balances pleasant weather and less tourist saturation, so sites can be enjoyed peacefully.

Group

Max. 16

Small groups of 6 to 100 years old; travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may coincide.

Pace

Moderate

Clear physical requirements so you can assess if the trip is for you.

DEPARTURES FROM OCTOBER

  • October 1–14, 202813 locations

We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, in Spanish, in small groups of up to 16 people, with a Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide and local guides; travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may coincide on the same departure.

from$4,968.00 US dollarsYou save $432.00 US dollars (8%).

Price per person when paying in a single installment. You can also defer it into staggered payments.

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WHAT IS COVERED

From Kazakhstan's canyons to the Silk Road

Charyn Canyon
Kaindy Lake
Samarkand's Registan
Bukhara and Khiva

INCLUDES

  • 13 nights of accommodation with breakfast
  • Place-to-place ground transfers
  • Domestic flight Bishkek–Tashkent (carry-on baggage included)
  • Domestic flight Urgench–Tashkent (carry-on baggage included)
  • Train transfer from Tashkent to Samarkand
  • Train transfer from Bukhara to Tashkent
  • Entry to museums and sites listed in the itinerary

DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Checked baggage or extra suitcases on domestic flights
  • International inbound and outbound flights
  • Visas and entry procedures (see requirements for your passport)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses

WHAT TO PACK FOR OCTOBER

  • 01Comfortable footwear for city and trails
  • 02Layered clothing for thermal range
  • 03Respectful attire for sacred sites
  • 04Light rain jacket
  • 05Power bank and universal adapter
  • 06Small daypack

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why go to 3 Istanes in October?

October balances pleasant weather and less tourist saturation, so sites can be enjoyed peacefully.

Do I need prior experience?

No. It's a gentle adventure trip with guided activities. We welcome travelers from 6 to 100 years old, always in groups of a maximum of 16 people.

Are flights included?

No. International flights are not included unless the trip details expressly state otherwise.

I'm traveling alone, is that a problem?

None. Solo travelers are welcome and accommodation is assigned by gender (man with man, woman with woman) without an extra single room charge. Couples travel in double occupancy.

How can I pay?

Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay, and Google Pay, via WeTravel. You can pay in a single installment or defer with a deposit and deferred payments.

How much does the 3 Stans trip with Wandernow cost?

$4,968.00 US dollars per person paying in a single payment. On the deferred plan the total is $5,400.00 US dollars per person: a $1,000.00 US dollars deposit to hold your spot and up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure). Prices are per person in double occupancy. Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex; couples stay together.

How many days is the 3 Stans trip?

14 days / 13 nights. Three countries in a single journey: Kazakhstan's canyons and alpine lakes, Kyrgyzstan's mountains and nomadic culture, and the Silk Road jewels of Uzbekistan — Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.

What departure dates are there for 3 Stans?

Confirmed departures: October 1–14, 2028. Each departure runs with a maximum of 16 travelers.

What is and isn't included in the 3 Stans trip?

Includes: 13 nights of accommodation with breakfast; Place-to-place ground transfers; Domestic flight Bishkek–Tashkent (carry-on baggage included); Domestic flight Urgench–Tashkent (carry-on baggage included); Train transfer from Tashkent to Samarkand; Train transfer from Bukhara to Tashkent; Entry to museums and sites listed in the itinerary. Not included: Checked baggage or extra suitcases on domestic flights; International inbound and outbound flights; Visas and entry procedures (see requirements for your passport); Travel insurance; Tips; Alcoholic drinks; Personal expenses. International flights are not included unless the trip page expressly says otherwise.

Can I travel solo to 3 Stans?

Yes. Solo travelers are welcome and are given shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra single-room cost. Couples stay together in double occupancy. Groups have a maximum of 16 people (ages 6 to 100), and travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join the same departure.

Shall we go in October?

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