G Adventures Tour Review: 13 Days in Central Asia's 'Stans with My Teen Son

I’m not usually the group tour type—but for this adventure through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, I signed up for a 13-day guided trip with Canadian tour company G Adventures… and brought my 14-year-old son along for the ride.

In this video, I share our honest, unsponsored review of the full experience—from the daily itinerary to the quality of the guides, accommodations, and group dynamics. Whether you’re an independent traveler, a parent considering travel with your teen, or just curious about what it’s like to join a small group tour through Central Asia, this video has you covered.

Traveling as a parent added a whole new dimension to this trip. While I'm a seasoned solo traveler with decades of DIY travel under my belt, this was my son's first big group tour experience. How did he handle it? How did the group respond? And what was it like exploring places like Khiva, Bukhara, and the Darvaza Gas Crater as a duo?

Inside, I cover:
What to expect on a G Adventures tour
Why a group tour made sense for visiting Turkmenistan (a country that requires a licensed guide)
The pros and cons of joining a tour vs. traveling independently
Real talk on traveling with teens in off-the-beaten-path destinations
Tips on pricing, tipping, travel insurance, and daily logistics

I wasn’t paid, sponsored, or given a discount—this is 100% my personal experience, and I hope it helps you decide if this type of trip is right for you (or you and your kids!).

For deeper dives into the places we visited, check out my detailed Central Asia travel videos linked in below:

Uzbekistan    • Ultimate Uzbekistan Travel Guide | Silk Ro...  
Turkmenistan    • Inside Turkmenistan: Is It Really the Nort...  

If you have or are thinking about taking a small group tour with Canada's G Adventures — especially in a unique part of the world like Central Asia —please drop a comment to share your experience or ask a question!

Contents
0:00 Introduction
0:54 Full Disclosure & About Me
1:58 Destinations Requiring a Guide/Tour
2:30 Why G Adventures?
3:16 Categories of G Tours
5:34 Tour Price, Other Costs, & Tips
7:04 What’s Included?
8:04 The Structure of a G Tour
9:55 Our 13-Day Itinerary (in brief)
13:24 My Verdict & Closing

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