Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Five Stans of the Silk Road, exploring ancient architecture, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cultures.
  • Follow the footsteps of ancient traders on a journey along the Silk Road.
  • Witness the 'Door to Hell' at night, a giant burning gas pit in Turkmenistan.
  • Experience the life of a nomadic shepherd by sleeping in a yurt camp.
  • Discover the great Islamic architecture and ruins of five different countries.
  • Explore the villages and lakes of the Fann and Tien Shan mountains.
  • Visit the ancient city of Samarkand, a key stop on the Silk Road.
  • Tour the historic city of Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Explore the desert castles of Khorezm in Uzbekistan.

On this adventure through the Silk Road, we have 18 nights in hotels, three guesthouse nights and one night in a yurt. The accommodations typically used can be found on the day-to-day itinerary. However, below are a selection used on this trip.



Ashgabat: Sport Hotel







A four-star hotel in the heart of Ashgabat, close to the city’s major attractions. It has spacious and well-appointed rooms, plus several amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, and restaurant.



Bukhara: Kavsar Boutique Hotel







Taking over an old mansion, this small boutique hotel is one of the standout accommodations on this itinerary. It’s embellished with intricate design features and plenty of antiques, while an atmospheric central courtyard provides a wonderful place to gather as a group.



Darvaza: Yurt camp







Yurts are traditional housing for nomadic communities across Central Asia and are generally quite cosy. We spend one night in a yurt. The yurt camp has shared Western-style toilets, showers and wash basins. There may be hot water but it is not wholly reliable. This itinerary runs later in the year when the weather can be too cold for yurt stays in Kyrgyzstan, so we stay in hotels or guesthouses instead and follow a different route.



Worth knowing



If you prefer to have your own room, a limited number of single supplements are available on a ‘first-come, first-serve’ basis on some nights of the tour – please request this at the time of booking. Please note, a single supplement is not available at the yurt camp.

In Turkmenistan, hotels charge a daily tourist tax of around US$2 per person per day – this is included in the price for the main tour, so you needn’t worry about it. However, if you book extra nights’ accommodation in Ashgabat after the tour, you need to pay directly to the hotel yourself. If you book post-tour accommodation in Turkmenistan (and stay in the country for more than three days extra), you are required by law to register your passport with the State Service of Turkmenistan – our local partner will assist with this.