Discover the rich culture and stunning landscapes of Central Asia on this immersive tour through the Five Stans, featuring unique local interactions and historical explorations.
  • Explore the essential highlights of Central Asia, uncovering fascinating culture, natural landscapes, and diverse history with unforgettable local interaction.
  • Visit the incredible Darvaza Crater (the Gates of Hell – an eternally burning flame), Kolsai Lakes, and Issyk-Kul Lake, experiencing natural landmarks far off the common tourist trail.
  • Step back in time along the Silk Road with visits to Khiva’s ancient town, Registan in Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khujand.
  • Experience local life with a carpet-making workshop, bustling bazaars, and a homecooked dinner of plov during an immersive homestay.
  • Camp in yurts near Lake Issyk-Kul and stay in local villages, including a boutique hotel that was once an old Jewish house in Bukhara.
  • Marvel at Charyn Canyon National Park and hike in Kolsay Lakes National Park.
  • Tour the cities of Ashgabat, Almaty, Tashkent, Dushanbe, and Bishkek, including iconic sites like the Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, Zenkov Cathedral, and Hissor Fort.
  • Participate in a plov cooking demonstration and family visit in Samarkand, and enjoy Kyrgyz carpet making and yurt workshops at Issyk-Kul Lake.
Accommodation on this tour includes a mix of hotels, homestays, and yurt camps. Expect twin or multi-share rooms, with some facilities shared. Homestays may involve sharing with other genders or your leader, and accommodations can be basic with limited facilities.