An epic 69-day overland journey from Bishkek to Tbilisi, blending camping and character stays with unforgettable landscapes and Silk Road highlights across Central Asia and the Caucasus.
  • Hike Kazakhstan’s Charyn Canyon, the Grand Canyon of Central Asia
  • Visit Osh’s ancient bazaar on the historic Silk Road
  • Drive the Pamir Highway and hike Tajikistan’s dramatic Fann Mountains
  • Explore Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva’s medressas, mosques and mausoleums
  • See stranded ships in the desert at the Aral Sea
  • Witness the blazing Darvaza Gas Crater in the Karakum Desert
  • Visit Geghard Monastery and classical Garni Temple near Yerevan
  • Wander Tbilisi’s cobblestoned Old Town and historic sulphur baths
Accommodation blends approximately 55% camping with 45% simple hostels, hotels and homestays, including memorable stays in traditional yurts at Lake Song Kol. Expect occasional bush camps in remote desert locations, plus hotel nights such as in Ashgabat, with family homestays used where available.