Epic 69-day overland journey from Bishkek to Tbilisi tracing the Silk Road through mountains, deserts, historic cities, and vibrant cultures across Central Asia and the Caucasus.
  • Swim in Lake Issyk-Kul’s alpine waters
  • Visit Osh’s ancient bazaar on the Silk Road
  • Drive the Pamir Highway and hike Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains
  • Explore Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva’s mosques and medressas
  • See ships marooned in the desert at the Aral Sea
  • Witness the blazing glow of Turkmenistan’s Darvaza Gas Crater
  • Visit Geghard Monastery and the temple of Garni
  • Explore Tbilisi’s cobbled Old Town and historic sulphur baths
Accommodation comprises approximately 55% camping and 45% simple hostels, hotels and homestays. A yurt stay at Lake Song Kol is included. This blend of camping and simple hostel, hotel and homestay nights is provided as specified for this itinerary across Central Asia and the Caucasus.