Discover Central Asia’s Five Stans on a culture-rich journey from Ashgabat to Bishkek, taking in Silk Road cities, striking landscapes and immersive local experiences.
  • Witness the blazing Darvaza Gas Crater in the Karakum Desert.
  • Discover Khiva’s Juma Mosque, Islom Hoja Minaret, and Kunya Ark.
  • Step inside Bukhara’s Ark Fortress and the tenth-century Ismail Samani Mausoleum.
  • Explore Samarkand’s Registan Square and the blue-tiled Shakh-I-Zinda necropolis.
  • Ride Tashkent’s ornate metro and browse Chorsu Bazaar.
  • Hike to Kolsay Lakes and photograph Charyn Canyon’s sculpted formations.
  • Experience Kyrgyz yurt craftsmanship and carpet-making on Issyk-Kul’s south shore.
  • Visit Dushanbe’s Hissor Fort and the National Museum of Antiquities’ reclining Buddha.
Accommodation is primarily twin-share, with occasional alternative arrangements if usual properties are unavailable. Expect a mix of hotels, local guesthouses, homestays and tourist yurt camps, sometimes with shared or limited facilities, cold water only or no bathrooms. Homestays may involve shared rooms and varied bedding. Check-in times can vary.