About this trip
This 18-day journey crosses four countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan — each with a distinct feel, from Soviet-era cities to Silk Road trading posts.
You'll move between dramatic landscapes, like Charyn Canyon and the Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes, and historic city centres such as Samarkand and Bukhara with their turquoise-domed madrasahs. Along the way there's room for slower moments too, including tea with local families in Kyrgyz mountain villages.
It's a trip built around variety — mountains, cities, and history — with a mix of guided sections and free time to explore on your own.
What you'll do
- See the rock formations of Charyn Canyon
- Visit the alpine Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
- Stay in a Kyrgyz mountain village and share tea with local families
- Explore the Silk Road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara
- Walk through Istaravshan and Penjikent in Tajikistan
- Hike through mountain valleys along the route
- Four countries in 18 days means frequent travel days and changing scenery often
- Partially guided — some sections are led, others give you time to explore independently
- Private rooms throughout, so no dorm-style sharing
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Almaty · 21 Aug – 22 Aug
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