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The Five Stans of the Silk Road

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26 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Embark on the ultimate road trip across 5 countries in central Asia.

Browse the stalls of markets and local shops.

Stay overnight in traditional yurts and camps.

Camp under the stars near the Darvaza crater and witness the Gates of Hell.

Traverse mountains–forests and desert

The Five Stans of the Silk Road

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