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Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan: Colourful Canyons & Nomadic Living

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Ready for a wild ride through Central Asia? This 12-day adventure through Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan is the perfect mashup of jaw-dropping landscapes and deep cultural dives. Hike through canyons that look like they belong on another planet, listen to the desert sing beneath your feet, and learn how to build a yurt like the nomads do. From village stays and yurt workshops to city streets buzzing with history in Bishkek and Almaty — this is one epic journey where nature stuns, culture shines, and every day brings something totally unexpected.

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Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Home-stay, Hostel, Hotel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Bishkek, Almaty, Chon Kemin , Ta

Bishkek, Almaty, Chon Kemin , Tamga Village, Karakol, Saty Village, Altyn-Emel National Park

Duration12 days

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The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road

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Pack your bags and a serious sense of adventure — you’re about to blaze across four of Central Asia’s wildest and most underrated countries. This 26-day epic takes you deep into ancient cities and windswept canyons across Uzbekistan Tajikistan Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. One minute you’re wandering centuries-old Silk Road streets the next you’re hiking to neon-blue lakes or helping build a nomadic yurt. It’s gritty it’s gorgeous and totally unforgettable.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Home-stay, Hostel, Hotel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Almaty, Samarkand, Shy

Tashkent, Almaty, Samarkand, Shymkent, Taraz, Bishkek, Chon Kemin , Tamga Village, Khiva, Karakol, Saty Village, Altyn-Emel National Park, Bukhara, Marguzor

Duration26 days

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Uzbekistan Adventure

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Trace the footsteps of legendary traders and conquerors on the "Uzbekistan Adventure," a 9-day guided tour that brings the Silk Road’s mystique to life. Starting and ending in Tashkent, this adventure journey takes you through the ancient cities of Bukhara and the vast Kyzylkum Desert, where blue-tiled mosques and mausoleums rise against dramatic landscapes. Spend nights under desert stars in a traditional yurt and enjoy an authentic homestay in the Nuratau Mountains, connecting with Uzbek families and their age-old traditions. Moderate activity levels ensure you’ll comfortably explore bustling bazaars, medieval architecture, and the country’s storied past. What makes this tour package special is the blend of cultural immersion and adventure—offering not just sightseeing, but a real taste of life along the Silk Road. For travelers eager to experience Uzbekistan’s legendary hospitality and timeless wonders, this trip is an unforgettable passage through history.

Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bukhara, Kyzylkum Dese

Tashkent, Bukhara, Kyzylkum Desert, Nuratau Mountains, Samarkand

Duration9 days

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Journeys: Through the Heart of the Stans

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Trace the ancient Silk Road through the heart of Central Asia, where sweeping landscapes and centuries-old traditions collide in breathtaking fashion. Journey through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, discovering a region where nomadic heritage still shapes everyday life. Share home-cooked meals with Kyrgyz and Cossack families, explore surreal wonders like the sunken forest of Kaindy Lake and the towering cliffs of Charyn Canyon, and connect with locals whose stories bring the past vividly to life. With National Geographic Journeys, you’ll experience this remote crossroads of cultures through immersive encounters, expert insight and unforgettable moments that reveal the true spirit of the Silk Road.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Dushanbe, Tas

Tashkent, Bishkek, Dushanbe, Tashkent, Issyk Kul, Karakol, Saty, Almaty

Duration13 days

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Highlights of Central Asia

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Get a taste of Central Asia's charm on this 16-day trip through ancient silk road towns and bustling bazaars. Visit four out of the five Stans as you travel the Kazak steppe and Uzbek Silk Road towns by train. Starting in Bishkek, visit the clear waters of Issyk-kul Lake, cross the border to the charming Almaty, catch an overnight train to Uzbekistan and seek out the delicious plov, then explore the white marbled capital of Ashgabat. Spend a night in a traditional yurt camp near Issyk-kul Lake, hike the flaming red rocks at Jety Ogus, toast with locally produced wine to a Kazak home-cooked feast and learn about the full Silk Road history in the blue-hued mosques, madrasas and ruins in Samarkand, Bukhara and Merv.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Samarkand, Bu

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Samarkand, Bukhara, Mary, Issyk Kul, Karakol, Almaty, Tashkent

Duration16 days

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Journeys: Echoes of the Silk Road

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Uncover the rich heritage of Central Asia on a journey through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan — a region shaped for centuries by Silk Road trade, spiritual traditions, and sweeping cultural exchange. Wander the ancient streets of Khiva, Samarkand, and Bukhara, where history echoes through turquoise-tiled mosques and bustling bazaars. Marvel at natural wonders like Kaindy Lake’s sunken forest and the red rock cliffs of Charyn Canyon. Explore sacred sites and architectural marvels that reveal the region’s religious diversity and deep historical roots. Along the way, connect with nomadic herders in Kyrgyzstan, break bread with Tajik families, and experience the warmth of rural hospitality in Kazakhstan. This is your window into one of the most captivating, and often overlooked, corners of the world.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Dushanbe, Tas

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Dushanbe, Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Issyk Kul, Karakol, Saty, Almaty

Duration23 days

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The Five Stans of the Silk Road - Almaty to Ashgabat

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Vast deserts, open steppe, fertile valleys and striking mountain ranges shape the landscapes of the Five Stans, the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia. Their towns and cities reveal the movement of armies, traders, and scholars over millennia: Greek and Persian campaigns, Mongol expansion, Silk Road exchange, ambitious astronomers, and Soviet-era experiments. Encounter traditional villages, intricately tiled madrassas, alpine lakes, lively markets and wide boulevards − a vivid portrait of a region where histories overlap and contemporary Central Asian culture continues to evolve in fascinating ways. About this trip: We have two versions of this trip. One starts in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, and ends in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and the other runs in reverse. Apart from the direction of travel, the two itineraries are similar – the main difference is the route taken through Kyrgyzstan and the accommodation there. This itinerary runs from Almaty, Kazakhstan, to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, includes Chon-Kemin and Bishkek and stays in guesthouses and hotels rather than yurts. The other itinerary runs from Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan, includes Son Kul Lake and there are two nights staying in yurts in Kyrgyzstan

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Almaty, Khujand, Penji

Ashgabat, Almaty, Khujand, Penjikent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Dashoguz, Karakol, Chon-Kemin Gorge, Bishkek, Jalal Abad, Arslanbob, Fergana

Duration23 days

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Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan: Colourful Canyons & Nomadic Living