
Tour · 22 nights · with G Adventures
G Adventures' small-group tour through Central Asia traces the path of the Silk Road across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan over 22 nights, blending cultural encounters and natural wonders.
Highlights
Cholpon-Ata petroglyphsWith local historian
Reina Kench horse farm visit
Bread making in Tajik Almosi village
Archaeologist-guided Afrasiab Museum in Samarkand
Naqshbandi Mausoleum Sufism experience in Bukhara
This 22-night expedition by G Adventures travels through five Central Asian countries known for their Silk Road heritage. The route threads through Bishkek and Karakol in Kyrgyzstan, where nomadic culture and petroglyphs meet mountain scenery. In Kazakhstan, the red cliffs of Charyn Canyon and Almaty's bustle provide contrasting landscapes. The Uzbek cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva offer richly tiled mosques and bazaars that hint at centuries of trade and spiritual diversity.
Journeys
The tour also dips into Tajikistan's Dushanbe with village visits that include bread-making traditions, and touches Turkmenistan with its modern capital Ashgabat and ancient sites. Travel modes include planes and vehicles, with ample time to meet locals, from horse farmers to bread makers, and join workshops like yurt building and plov cooking. Though the region’s climate can range from hot to snowy, the itinerary's pacing allows for acclimatisation and some free moments.
This is a small-group tour that balances cultural depth with natural scenery, relying on local guides and a National Geographic Expedition Leader. It’s well suited for travellers curious about a region often overlooked in mainstream itineraries, offering insights without rush or fuss.
Itinerary
Bishkek
Almaty
Samarkand
Bukhara
Khiva
When to go
Lowest price each month, per person.
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Need to know
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The operator
Small-group tours around the world
Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.
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Dushanbe
Ashgabat
These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.