INTRODUCING​​
Croydon Travel's Hosted Tours!


Welcome to Croydon Travel’s exclusive hosted tours—a collection of carefully curated, small-group, fully escorted journeys. Our destinations are handpicked by the Croydon Travel team, each of whom brings over 30 years of travel industry expertise. We’ve selected places we truly love, and we’re confident you’ll love them too.

These tours venture a bit off the beaten path, often to destinations that are challenging to explore independently. That’s why having an experienced Croydon Travel Host with you from start to finish makes all the difference. With limited group sizes, we ensure an intimate experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in each destination.

Our hosted tours include everything you’d expect—as well as a few bonuses you may not expect—so you can enjoy a stress-free, relaxing, and unforgettable journey.

22 days from

normally $14499, now

$13,999

pp twin share

The Five Stans Tour

ESCORTED SMALL GROUP HOSTED TOUR
  Departs: 28 August 2026     22 Days    Bishkek → Ashgabat

Introducing our Fully Hosted Five Stans Journey – an itinerary that brings together five of the most intriguing and lesser-explored countries in the world: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.

Travelling through Central Asia is unlike any other experience – it’s a region rich in Silk Road history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural diversity. But we also understand it can come with its own challenges – border crossings, different currencies, and navigating remote regions. That’s why we’ve carefully curated this journey to take the stress and uncertainty out of travelling through the Five Stans.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS:-
  • Bishkek – Visit Ala-Archa Gorge, Ala-Too Square, Lenin Statue, Freedom Monument,
  • and Manas Monument
  • Burana – Explore the ruins of Balasagun and the historic Burana Tower
  • Kochkor – Felt rug-making demonstration
  • Bokonbayevo – Experience a traditional eagle hunting display
  • Fairytale Canyon – Guided walk through Skazka’s colourful rock formations
  • Djety-Oguz Gorge – See the striking red cliffs and Seven Bulls formation
  • Karakol – Visit the Dungan Mosque, Orthodox Cathedral, and Przhevalski Museum
  • Charyn Canyon – Discover the Valley of the Castles rock formations
  • Almaty – Ride the Kok Tobe cable car for city and mountain views
  • Dushanbe – Visit the National Museum, botanical garden, and local bazaar
  • Hissar – Explore Hissar Fortress and Madrasah Kukhna
  • Khujand – Guided city tour of this ancient cultural centre
  • Tashkent – See Independence Square and Amir Temur Square
  • Samarkand – Visit Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum, and Bibi-Khanum Mosque
  • Bukhara – Guided tour and traditional plov cooking class
  • Khiva – Walk the historic streets of this walled city
  • Kunya-Urgench – Explore the UNESCO-listed Silk Road ruins
  • Ashgabat – City tour and visit to Akhal-Teke horse stables
PAYMENT & CANCELLATIONS TERMS:
First deposit: $1,000 per person due within 7 days of booking (non-refundable)
Final land balance due: 100 days prior to departure — 100 % cancellation fees apply from this point
Tour pricing is based on a conservative AUD/USD exchange rate;
Croydon Travel reserves the right to apply a surcharge if the exchange rate drops significantly prior to final payment.
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances.