Trace the Silk Road from Astana to Tashkent across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, combining guided city walks, mountain and canyon vistas, yurt overnights and artisan visits.
  • Visit the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum in historic Turkistan.
  • Marvel at Charyn Canyon National Park’s vividly layered cliffs.
  • Sail Issyk-Kul’s alpine waters and see Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs.
  • Learn yurt craftsmanship with artisans in Kyzyl Tuu.
  • Walk sacred Sulaiman-Too Mountain and visit Osh’s archaeological museum.
  • Discover silk weaving in Margilan and Rishton’s ceramics workshops.
  • Explore Panjakent’s ancient city walls and museum in Tajikistan.
  • Explore Registan Square, Shakh-i-Zinda, and Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand.
Accommodation is primarily twin-share hotels, with occasional alternative properties if usual rooms are unavailable. Expect a mix of hotels, guesthouses, homestays and tourist yurt camps; some nights are very basic with shared facilities, cold water only or no bathrooms. Early check-in isn’t guaranteed; room changes may be required.