What is GoStans?
GoStans is a centralized marketplace for Central Asia travel. Book vetted tours across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan & Turkmenistan. Compare prices, read reviews, and discover the Silk Road with trusted local operators.
Problem
Users currently book Central Asia tours through scattered local operators or fragmented platforms, facing difficulty comparing prices, verifying operator trustworthiness, and accessing consolidated reviews.
Solution
A centralized tour marketplace enabling users to book vetted tours across five Central Asian countries while comparing prices, reading reviews, and accessing trusted local operators (e.g., curated Silk Road itineraries, multi-country packages).
Customers
Adventure travelers aged 25-45, cultural enthusiasts, and mid-to-high-income professionals seeking structured Silk Road experiences.
Unique Features
Aggregation of Central Asia-specific tours, operator vetting system, multi-country trip planning tools, and Silk Road-focused discovery interface.
User Comments
Simplifies regional tour comparisons
Builds trust via operator verification
Lacks real-time booking confirmations
Limited Turkmenistan options
Useful review aggregation
Traction
Launched 3 months ago on Product Hunt (details unspecified); comparable platforms like TourRadar report $100M+ annual revenue.
Market Size
The global adventure tourism market is projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2032 (Allied Market Research, 2023).
