Embark on a 46‑day overland journey from Ashgabat to Bishkek, camping across deserts and mountains, exploring Silk Road cities, traversing the Pamir Highway, and staying in traditional yurts.
  • Witness the fiery Darwaza Gas Crater in the Karakum Desert
  • See rusting ships stranded in the desert at the Aral Sea
  • Explore Silk Road architecture in Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand
  • Hike to glacial lakes and peaks in Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains
  • Journey along the Pamir Highway past high peaks and alpine lakes
  • Visit the oldest bazaar in Central Asia in Osh
  • Explore the cliffs and trails of Kazakhstan’s Charyn Canyon
  • Stay in traditional yurts at Altyn Arashan and Lake Song Kol
Accommodation is a mix of approximately 80% camping and 20% simple hostels or homestays, with memorable overnight stays in traditional yurts at Altyn Arashan and Lake Song Kol. Expect bush camps in remote deserts and mountains, plus a comfortable, friendly hostel stay in Bishkek to recharge.