Central Asia Explorer Trips in 2025/2026

Moghul Caravan

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Follow in the footsteps of Babur, great grandson of Tamerlane, last of the Timurid Dynasty of Central Asia and founder of the Moghul Empire. Discover the highlights of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva as well as the stunning landscapes of Kyrgystan and northern Pakistan. Travelling across five countries, mountain ranges, remote valleys and great deserts you will encounter lands of ancient wonder and history.

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Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

12-90 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

New Delhi, Tashkent, Lahore, Isl

New Delhi, Tashkent, Lahore, Islamabad, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza Valley, Sost, Kashgar, Sary Tash, Osh, Fergana, Samarkand, Bukhara, Mandawa, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Agra, Amritsar

Duration35 days

From

USD 14,070

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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

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek

Duration23 days

From

USD 6,999

USD 6,789

Saving

USD 210

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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

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek

Duration13 days

From

USD 3,999

USD 3,879

Saving

USD 120

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Journeys: Stories of Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan

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Trace the footsteps of traders, poets, and pilgrims along one of the most storied routes in history — the Silk Road. This immersive journey through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan reveals ancient cities, towering mosques, and lively bazaars where cultures once converged. Explore the remarkable ruins of Old Nisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Parthian capital. In Khiva, walk through perfectly preserved streets that feel frozen in time. Along the way, connect with welcoming locals, uncover enduring traditions, and gain deeper insight into the spiritual and cultural diversity that shaped these crossroads of civilization.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Ashgabat

Duration11 days

From

USD 3,299

USD 3,200

Saving

USD 99

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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.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Home-stay, Hostel

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

From

USD 1,799

USD 1,745

Saving

USD 54

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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

From

USD 3,749

USD 3,637

Saving

USD 112

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Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan

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Once the epicentre of global trade, Central Asia’s Silk Road is now one of the world’s best-kept travel secrets — and it’s calling your name. On this epic journey through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, you’ll roam ancient towns older than most countries, trek to turquoise alpine lakes, and dive into vibrant cultures where past and present collide. Expect camel caravan vibes by day and bustling bazaars by night. If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping back in time, this is your chance. Let’s go.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hostel, Hotel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Samarkand, Sh

Tashkent, Bishkek, Samarkand, Shymkent, Taraz, Khiva, Bukhara, Marguzor

Duration15 days

From

USD 2,149

USD 2,085

Saving

USD 64

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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

From

USD 5,340

USD 5,180

Saving

USD 160

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Central Asia Adventure: Astana to Ashgabat

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Set off on a 37-day adventure through all 5 stans of Central Asia – a region combining Silk Road history, Soviet influence and scenic landscapes. Journey from the shining capital of Astana to the whitewashed Ashgabat, taking your time to savour the different Stans along the way. Rub shoulders with locals in the bazaars, stay in traditional yurt camps and stand in front of the ever-burning crater – The Gates of Hell. Visit local homes, learn about the region’s history with your local leader by your side and take in the sweeping landscape changing from country to country.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Home-stay, Hotel, Tent

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Astana, Bishkek, Issyk

Ashgabat, Astana, Bishkek, Issyk-Kul Lake, Song-Kol Lake, Kyzyl-Oi, Toktogul, Osh, Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, Turkistan, Darvaza, Nohur, Mary, Almaty, Kolsay Lakes, Karakol

Duration37 days

From

USD 10,960

USD 10,631

Saving

USD 329

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Premium Central Asia

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Journey back to the days of the Great Silk Road on a 18-day Premium adventure through Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Explore the cosmopolitan capital of Tashkent, marvel at the glorious architecture in Samarkand, discover the holy sites of Bukhara and visit the ancient monuments of Khiva. Join a local family for a traditional cooking class and get to know the ins and outs of an Uzbek village. Visit Sharyn Canyon, Skazka Canyon and Jety Oguz Valley and take hikes to soak up the scenery. Spend a night in a traditional yurt camp alongside the massive alpine lake of Issyk Kul. See the monuments, learn the histories and dive into the local cultures of main cities like Bishkek and Almaty. Visit a family-owned winery for a tasting, head to a small local village for a traditional lunch and enjoy a masterclass of local cuisine from a Dungan family. With all this and more, what’s holding you back from your next adventure?

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Almaty, Bishkek, Issyk

Tashkent, Almaty, Bishkek, Issyk Kul, Karakol, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva

Duration18 days

From

USD 6,795

USD 6,591

Saving

USD 204

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Bishkek To Tbilisi (69 Days)

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Journey overland from the snow-capped peaks of High Asia and follow the path beaten by centuries of traders along the Silk Road through the heart of Central Asia to the edge of Europe and the foothills of the Caucasus. This varied adventure offers something for everyone with stunning alpine landscapes, vast deserts, countless historic sites and modern cosmopolitan cities, and throughout you can't avoid the cultural diversity that shows this region's importance as a global crossroads since time immemorial.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Home-stay, Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tbilisi, Bishkek, Charyn Canyon

Tbilisi, Bishkek, Charyn Canyon National Park, Bukhara, Ashgabat, Turkmenbashi, Sheki, Yerevan, Issyk Kul, Osh, Dushanbe, Samarkand

Duration69 days

From

USD 5,643

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Ashgabat To Bishkek (30 Days)

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Follow one of the world's most well renowned highways; the Silk Road. This expedition will take you through some of the oldest cities in the world, discover the ancient trading routes through the 'Stan's' starting in the Turkmenistan capital, Ashgabat, which holds the Guinness world record for the most-white marble on Earth. We'll also stop off in splendored Old Registan in Uzbekistan. Once we reach Tajikistan there will be the chance to hike in the Fann Mountains and visit the tallest waterfall in the country before we drive along the spectacular Pamir Highway between Dushanbe and Osh. Our tour ends in the City of Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Kunye Urgench

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Kunye Urgench, Bukhara, Samarkand, Dushanbe, Osh

Duration30 days

From

USD 3,222

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Ashgabat To Beijing (67 Days)

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Join this challenging expedition along ancient trading routes, following in the tracks of the old Silk Road. Discover some of the oldest cities in the world steeped in history and legend. Visit the legendary 'Stan's' taking in the bizarre city of Ashgabat and the splendour of the Old Registan in Uzbekistan. Get outdoors in Tajikistan and hike in the Fann Mountains. Kyrgyzstan amazes with it's deep mountain lakes and perennially snow-capped peaks, before crossing the mighty Torugat Pass and traversing the whole of China. Pandas, Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall all await! We travel on one of our overland trucks as far as Kyrgyzstan and then by trains and local transport through China.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Home-stay, Hostel, Hotel, Resort, Sleeper Train

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Beijing, Ashgabat, Charyn Canyon

Beijing, Ashgabat, Charyn Canyon National Park, Issyk Kul, Tash Rabat, Kashgar, Lhasa, Gyantse, Xian, Kunye Urgench, Bukhara, Samarkand, Dushanbe, Bishkek

Duration67 days

From

USD 7,392

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Ashgabat To Bishkek (46 Days) Silk Road Highlights

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Follow one of the world's most well renowned highways; the Silk Road. This fantastic expedition will take you through some of the oldest cities and ancient trading routes in the world, you will also discover the stunning scenery as you get off the beaten track and into the wilderness of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Home-stay, Hostel, Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Charyn Canyon

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Charyn Canyon National Park, Issyk Kul, Kunye Urgench, Bukhara, Samarkand, Dushanbe

Duration46 days

From

USD 4,029

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All Central Asia Explorer Trips

30 Explorer Trips in Central Asia with 28 Reviews

30 Explorer Trips in Central Asia with 28 Reviews

Moghul Caravan

Journeys: Echoes of the Silk Road

Journeys: Through the Heart of the Stans

Journeys: Stories of Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan

Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan: Colourful Canyons & Nomadic Living

The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road

Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan

Highlights of Central Asia

Central Asia Adventure: Astana to Ashgabat

Premium Central Asia

Bishkek To Tbilisi (69 Days)

Ashgabat To Bishkek (30 Days)

Ashgabat To Beijing (67 Days)

Ashgabat To Bishkek (46 Days) Silk Road Highlights

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30 Explorer Trips in Central Asia with 28 Reviews

30 Explorer Trips in Central Asia with 28 Reviews