Central Asia Guided Tours

Turkmenistan 4 day tour – My partner and I joined the Turkmenistan Fixed Date Group Tour (4 days) with Central Asia Guide, and it was truly an unforgettable experience.

From the very beginning, Aymurat,… read more who organized the tour, did an excellent job planning everything and made the whole process smooth and easy. Once we arrived, our guide Baysahat made the trip even more special. He was kind, knowledgeable, flexible, and genuinely invested in making sure everyone had the best possible experience.

Traveling in Turkmenistan naturally comes with some unpredictability, and there were a few itinerary changes along the way due to circumstances beyond Baysahat’s control. What really stood out was how well he handled everything — he kept us informed, included us in the decision-making, and made sure we always felt comfortable with the adjustments. When traveling in Turkmenistan, it’s worth being prepared for the unexpected, but honestly, those moments became part of the adventure and added to the authenticity of the trip.

Baysahat was also incredibly accommodating when it came to spontaneous stops. If the group saw something interesting, he was always happy to adjust when possible. One of our absolute favorite moments happened because of this flexibility: during one spontaneous stop, we ended up witnessing preparations for a wedding, which turned into a unique and memorable cultural experience we never would have had otherwise.

We would strongly recommend this tour to anyone considering Turkmenistan — but our advice is also to embrace the unexpected and let yourself get carried along by the experience. Some of the best memories come from the unplanned moments.

After the tour, we stayed an extra day in Ashgabat on our own, and that was also a wonderful experience. The city felt incredibly safe, calm, and easy to explore independently. Walking around at our own pace gave us an even deeper appreciation for Turkmenistan, which we found to be a very safe, welcoming, and friendly country.

A huge thank you to Aymurat, Baysahat, and Central Asia Guide for such a memorable journey. We highly recommend both this tour and Turkmenistan itself to anyone looking for a unique, safe, and fascinating travel experience.

From planning to goodbye, better than we could have imagined – We booked our trip to Kyrgyzstan through Central Asia Guide, and from our very first email exchange, Nargiza proved to be a true professional: organizing everything down to the last… read more detail and always ready to answer our questions.

My friend and I are two young women traveling together, and we knew we wanted a guide and an agency that would make us feel safe, so we could relax and enjoy the trip without worry.

Nargiza planned and walked us through everything in detail: accommodation, horse riding excursions, our movements between destinations, and all the transfers (which she arranged perfectly on our behalf, sparing us the stress of finding taxis or running into unexpected problems).

We came away genuinely impressed: the pre-departure planning, the activities and experiences, the breathtaking spots where we stopped to take in the views or have lunch/dinner, and the wonderful places we got to spend our nights. All of it exceeded our expectations.

Kyrgyzstan turned out to be even more beautiful than I had imagined, and I simply didn’t want to leave.

A big part of that was our guide, Bek.
He is a truly wonderful person who patiently answered every question and satisfied every curiosity we had, whether about the landscapes around us or the culture and traditions of his country. We talked for hours, and by the end of the trip we had countless memories (some that still make us laugh out loud, others we look back on with real nostalgia).
By the time it was over, Bek felt less like a guide and more like a friend, and I’d recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone who wants to experience this extraordinary country through the eyes of a young, curious local who genuinely cares about making your journey unforgettable.

I would book with them again without a second thought, and I recommend them to anyone.

Maddalena

Kalys and Bek: Of course, THE BEST GUIDES! I am sure! STORM STORM STORM!!! – My friends and I (group of 8) from the Philippines spent 7 days with Kalys and Bek across Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. We went from from Bishkek, to Song-Kul, to Skazka… read more Canyon, to Jeti-Oguz, to Karakol, to Altyn Arashan, and then across the border to Kolsai Lakes, Charyn Canyon, and finally Almaty. I genuinely don’t know how to write this review without getting so nostalgic, gassed, and joyful.

We went through several tour operators and guides before choosing them, and I say this without a shred of exaggeration: we could not have made a better choice. They were THE choice– nay, the only choice! By the end of Day 2, Kalys and Bek didn’t feel like our guides– they felt very much like old friends and members of our group.

The itinerary itself was incredible– the 5 hr up horseback ride to Song-Kul via the Tuz-Ashuu Pass; the yurt night at 3,200 masl next to the frozen lake and as the snow fell; the sublime views at Altyn Arashan; the surreal calm of Kolsai; Charyn Canyon and its red and brown hues! What made it truly unforgettable was the way Kalys and Bek made us feel throughout. They were warm, funny, generous, and endlessly patient. They shared stories about their families, their culture, and their country with so much pride and love that it made every stop feel deeper and more meaningful. They told stories of their lives and their country with so much wit, personality, and character– so much so that we truly felt a part of their world.

Our group did shoot a music video to commemorate the trip, and Kalys and Bek were so patient and game with us through countless retakes and moments. They actively helped, gave suggestions, hyped us up, and even jumped in a few shots. The two leaned in with wide smiles and open hearts, and we love them all the more for it!

They also handled the logistics flawlessly. Two SUVs across some genuinely rugged and stunning terrain, border crossings, altitude changes, guesthouse coordination, meals– you name it, everything ran smoothly. Not once did we feel stressed about where we were going or how we were getting there. They took care of everything so we could just be present and enjoy the moment.

Kalys and Bek they are genuinely beautiful people who treated a group of strangers from the other side of the world like family. Kalys even invited us into his personal family home and space between Song-Kul and Bokonbaevo for some of the best homemade yogurt and borsok one could ever enjoy. It was deeply touching, personal, and humbling; we are immensely grateful for all the love, care, and hospitality the two of them have shown us all throughout (and more)!

If you’re reading this and still deciding whether to book, stop deliberating. We were in the same position weeks ago, comparing operators, reading reviews, going back and forth. I’m writing this so that you don’t have to hesitate the way we did. Choose Kalys and Bek. You will come home with a lifetime of memories and two new friends.
Thank you, Kalys and Bek. From the Philippines to Kyrgyzstan– until we meet again, of course. That, I am sure ;). One way, or another!

STORM! STORM! STORM!

Wonderful experience – Myself and my wife decided to visit the 5 stans. I contacted Central Asia Guide as I required a visa to visit Turkmenistan. Nargiza was fantastic, responding very promptly and… read more giving me an itinerary for our 3 days there. Nargiza then passed me onto Aymurat in Ashgabat who very quickly took me through the requirements in order that a letter of invitation could be issued to us. Aymurat was exceptionally helpful and I received our letter of invitation very swiftly. When we arrived at Ashgabat Airport, we were met by our guide for the 3 days. Max. He was exceptional and could not have been more helpful. All in all our trip to Turkmenistan will be very fondly remembered as we were not sure what to expect. Absolutely stress free and I can only very highly recommend Central Asia Guide for the service we received. Could not have been better.

Gerry
Ireland