Day 1 · 1 Oct · Almaty
Kazakhstan · Almaty — Arrival
Hotel welcome at 2:00 PM and room check-in at 3:00 PM in Almaty.
Lodge · Almaty
Kazakhstan · Kyrgyzstan · Uzbekistan
3 Stans
From Kazakhstan's canyons to the Silk Road
Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Region
Kazakhstan · Kyrgyzstan · Uzbekistan
Trip investment
Paying in one instalment$4,968.00 US dollarsYou save $432.00 US dollars (8%).per person
Making deferred payments: total $5,400.00 US dollars · deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + up to 10 deferred payments of approximately $440.00 US dollars each
Book today and pay in up to 10 deferred payments. The sooner you book, the lighter your payments.
October 1–14, 2028 · 5 left
Plan with context
Trip essentials
- Start & finish
- Starts in Almaty (Kazakhstan) · Ends in Tashkent (Uzbekistan)
- Local currency
- Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), Kyrgyzstani som (KGS) and Uzbekistani som (UZS)
- Cards & cash
- Medium card acceptance in cities; cash is essential in rural areas and bazaars. Amount pending verification. You can bring US dollars in cash to exchange for local currency at banks or authorized exchange offices on arrival, before visiting remote areas. Bring notes in good condition and check exchange opening hours and requirements.
- Physical demand
- Medium — active road days and short walks
- Coffee reference
- Pending verification
Practical references checked on Sep 16, 2026. Prices and exchange rates may change.
Information verified in October 2026
Visas and entry requirements
For this trip, prior formalities are needed for: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay.
Reference information; requirements may change. Confirm on the official site before you travel.
01 — THE TRIP
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.
01Charyn Canyon
02Kaindy Lake
03Samarkand's Registan
04Bukhara and Khiva
02 — WHAT'S COVERED
Included
- 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
Luggage: Due to vehicle capacity, each traveler may bring only one suitcase of up to 15 kg and one backpack. Any additional luggage is the traveler's responsibility and must be handled on their own, for example by leaving it at the base hotel, subject to the hotel's availability.
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
Groups of maximum 16 travelers, ages 6 to 100. Every trip has different physical requirements, so if a minor joins, they should be an independent kid who enjoys being outdoors — not one glued to an iPad all day. Solo travelers are welcome: we pair men with men and women with women in double or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included unless expressly stated on the trip page.
International community
You travel with people from all over the world
On any given departure you may share the route with travelers from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Spain and other countries. We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, run in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.
- International groups: depending on the date, travelers from different Spanish-speaking countries may join
- A Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout, plus local guides (in English, sometimes Spanish) who add the local perspective
- We don't sell tours: we offer guided adventure trips, in Spanish, in small groups of maximum 16 people.
Why travel with us?
No more than 16 travelers—never a tour bus.
A Wandernow guide with you throughout the journey.
International groups—you meet people from other countries along the way.
We don't sell tours ruled by a fixed schedule: the best part of a journey is often what wasn't planned. If you know how to let go and flow, this trip is for you.
03 — ROUTE
Route
Itinerary day by day
- Day 1
Kazakhstan · Almaty — Arrival · Hotel welcome at 2:00 PM and room check-in at 3:00 PM in Almaty
We arrive in Almaty and meet at the hotel. We settle in to begin our journey through the three countries together.
- Day 2
Kazakhstan · Almaty → Charyn Canyon → Kolsay Lakes · Departure from Almaty to Charyn Canyon…
We leave Almaty and explore Charyn Canyon. We continue to the Kolsay Lakes, connecting the first stops on our route.
- Day 3
Kazakhstan → Kyrgyzstan · Kolsay Lakes → Kaindy Lake → Karakol · Visit to Kaindy Lake and border crossing into Kyrgyzstan…
We visit Kaindy Lake before crossing the border into Kyrgyzstan. We arrive in Karakol to begin a new stage of our journey.
- Day 4
Kyrgyzstan · Karakol and Djety-Oguz Gorge · Day in Karakol and the Djety-Oguz Gorge
We devote the day to Karakol and the Jeti-Oguz Gorge. We explore both stops within this stage of our journey.
- Day 5
Kyrgyzstan · Karakol → Skazka Canyon → Bokonbaevo → Kochkor · Route through Skazka Canyon and Bokonbaevo on the way to Kochkor
We explore Skazka Canyon and pass through Bokonbaevo. Our route takes us to Kochkor, where the day's journey ends.
- Day 6
Kyrgyzstan · Kochkor → Bishkek · Transfer from Kochkor to Bishkek
We travel from Kochkor to Bishkek. We share a travel day that connects the next parts of our journey.
- Day 7
Kyrgyzstan → Uzbekistan · Bishkek → Tashkent · Overnight flight from Bishkek to Tashkent
We take the overnight flight from Bishkek to Tashkent. We leave Kyrgyzstan and begin the Uzbekistan part of our journey.
- Day 8
Uzbekistan · Tashkent → Samarkand · Train transfer from Tashkent to Samarkand
We travel by train from Tashkent to Samarkand. We change cities to continue our journey through Uzbekistan together.
- Day 9
Uzbekistan · Samarkand · Full day in Samarkand
We devote a full day to Samarkand. We stay in the city to explore it before continuing to the next stop.
- Day 10
Uzbekistan · Samarkand → Bukhara · Transfer from Samarkand to Bukhara
We travel from Samarkand to Bukhara. This day connects two cities on our route through Uzbekistan.
- Day 11
Uzbekistan · Bukhara · Full day in Bukhara
We devote the full day to Bukhara. We explore the city before resuming the travel stages of our journey.
- Day 12
Uzbekistan · Bukhara → Khiva · Transfer from Bukhara to Khiva
We travel from Bukhara to Khiva. We continue connecting the cities that form this final part of our adventure.
- Day 13
Uzbekistan · Khiva → Urgench → Tashkent · Time in Khiva and overnight flight from Urgench to Tashkent
We explore Khiva before continuing through Urgench. There we take the overnight flight back to Tashkent.
- Day 14
Uzbekistan · Tashkent — End of the adventure · Check-out and end of the adventure
We check out in Tashkent and say goodbye. We close the shared journey that began in Almaty.
The itinerary describes the route and the places you will visit. A place, museum, or activity being mentioned here does not mean its admission or cost is included — only what appears under ‘Included’ is covered. Review that section to see exactly what your trip includes.
*Wandernow reserves the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice to ensure the safety of the group and the smooth operation of the trip.
Territory
Map of the route
Meeting point: Almaty · Kazajistán · Kirguistán · Uzbekistán
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04 — BOOKING
Transparent pricing
One payment
$4,968.00 US dollars
You save $432.00 US dollars (8%).
per person
Pay in full and your place is released immediately, with access to the app.wandernow.com QR code.
Instalments
$5,400.00 US dollarstotal
deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + up to 10 deferred payments
Hold your place with a deposit and pay from your portal. When the last instalment clears, your app QR code appears automatically.
We accept credit or debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, all through WeTravel.
Prices are per person in double occupancy. Both plans are processed securely through WeTravel and remain visible in your account statement.
Solo travelers share a room with someone of the same sex: men with men and women with women. Couples stay together.
SOCIAL PROOF
5.0 across verified reviews
Travelers who already went
“Every day something surprised me more than the day before. From the care of the sherpas, the warmth of our guide, how fun the group was, the breathtaking landscapes or simply the grandeur of the place. What they pro…”
“Everything was fun and beautiful, well organised and well chosen. There was not always room for everyone, but it always worked out and in good conditions.”
Upcoming departures
October 1 – October 14, 2028
First seat releaseSeats available3/8 booked(8 seats released of 16)
Registration openRegistration closes: 642 days until closing
We release the group in waves: once this one fills, we open the next if the local team allows it.
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Fact sheet
- Destination
- 3 Stans · Kazakhstan · Kyrgyzstan · Uzbekistan
- Trip type
- Adventure Culture in a small group
- Duration
- 14 days / 13 nights
- Group size
- Maximum 16 travelers (ages 6 to 100)
- Single-payment price
- $4,968.00 US dollars per person
- Deferred-plan price
- $5,400.00 US dollars per person · deposit $1,000.00 US dollars + 10 max
- Published currency
- Dollars
- Payment methods
- Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel
- International flights
- Not included in the price
- Guide
- Spanish-speaking Wandernow guide throughout the trip
- Solo travelers
- Welcome; shared accommodation by gender (man with man, woman with woman) at no extra cost
- Occupancy
- Couples in double occupancy; solo travelers share a room with someone of the same gender
- Departure dates
- October 1–14, 2028
Frequently asked questions
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.
How can I pay for my 3 Stans trip?
Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay, via WeTravel. You can pay in full or reserve with a $1,000.00 US dollars deposit and settle the rest in up to 10 deferred payments (the last one 60 days before departure).
What fitness level is needed for 3 Stans?
It is an active adventure trip: some days involve several hours of walking and there are long transfers. No technical experience is required, but you need basic fitness and the health to walk on uneven ground. Each trip page states the required level so you can judge whether the trip is for you.
How far in advance should I book 3 Stans?
The next departure starts on October 1, 2028 and has 13 spots available at the time this page was published. Departures fill up in order of deposit.
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05 — KEEP EXPLORING
Paying in one instalment$4,968.00 US dollars
$5,400.00 US dollarsMaking deferred payments
deposit$1,000.00 US dollars+ up to 10 deferred payments of$440.00 US dollars