5 Stans Discovery tour from Ashgabat to Almaty

Twenty-three days across all five Central Asian republics, tracing the old Silk Road from Ashgabat to Almaty. This is a proper overland journey through a part of the world most people never get to, so expect long travel days rewarded by places that genuinely feel remote and little-visited.

You move through Turkmenistan's closed-off cities, Uzbekistan's Silk Road architecture, Tajikistan's mountains, Kyrgyzstan's nomadic highlands, and Kazakhstan's cities, with a guide throughout to handle the borders and logistics that make this region tricky to travel independently.

It suits travellers who want depth over comfort — five countries, five sets of customs, and a lot of ground covered, but with the history and landscapes to justify it.

What you'll do

• Wander Ashgabat's marble monuments and Turkmenistan's Silk Road ruins
• Walk the mosques and madrasas of Uzbekistan's historic cities
• Cross into Tajikistan's mountain regions
• Experience Kyrgyzstan's nomadic culture and highland scenery
• Finish in Almaty, Kazakhstan after crossing five borders overland