Follow in the footsteps of ancient traders, uncovering the cultural and natural treasures of Central Asia
Follow in the footsteps of ancient traders, uncovering the cultural and natural treasures of Central Asia
For centuries, merchant caravans voyaged through deserts, across steppes and over mountains, creating trade routes between the Mediterranean and Asia. Art and religion spread east and west, while monumental architecture sprouted alongside nomadic eagle hunter communities. Now uncover the best of the Silk Road for yourself: the minarets and domes of Uzbekistan, the beautiful Tien Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, and traditional culture throughout, including a night in a Kyrgyz yurt.
These areas of Central Asia have long, extremely hot summers, but the winters are very cold. The July and August departures may be rather hot in the lowlands with afternoon temperatures often reaching 35C-40C (95F-104F) or more, which can make sightseeing tiring. Other trips are planned for spring and autumn, when the temperature should not be below 5C (41F) at night and may be up to 25C-30C (77F-86F) during the day. In the Kyrgyzstan highlands, temperatures are generally cooler. Sunny weather with clear blue skies should be experienced but there can be some rain in spring and autumn. Occasionally, there are periods of unexpectedly hot or cold weather.
This trip is graded Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us. Â
This is a fast-paced trip with long days and early starts to make the most of the areas we visit within two weeks.
There are some walks, especially in Kyrgyzstan, including in Ala Archa National Park, Chon-Kemin and Djety Oguz. You should be comfortable sightseeing on foot for a few hours at a time.
The roads are generally paved but there are dirt sections. There are long drives on a few days, including the journey from Karakol to Almaty, which is about six hours excluding stops. We also use a long overnight train from Almaty to Shymkent or Tashkent. Most accommodation is modest but clean, mostly with private facilities. At the yurt camp, facilities are shared. At the guesthouse in Chon-Kemin, private facilities are not guaranteed.
Tourist services and facilities can be patchy and erratic; tolerance and flexibility are required, but the rewards are an insight into local life and a discovery of a beautiful, fascinating part of the world. Group meals can take longer than normal as often there are no English menus and the restaurant staff may not speak English – you leader will translate and help order for the group.
Temperatures can vary from very hot to cold depending on the time of year, day and location.
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| Thu, 09 Apr 2026 / Fri, 24 Apr 2026 | NOK 43 000 | On request | NOK 7 260 | Available | |
| Thu, 23 Apr 2026 / Fri, 08 May 2026 | NOK 44 345 | On request | NOK 7 260 | Available | |
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| Sun, 17 May 2026 / Mon, 01 Jun 2026 | NOK 48 375 | On request | NOK 7 260 | Available | |
| Thu, 21 May 2026 / Fri, 05 Jun 2026 | NOK 43 000 NOK 38 700 | On request | NOK 7 260 | Available | |
| Thu, 04 Jun 2026 / Fri, 19 Jun 2026 | NOK 43 000 NOK 38 700 | On request | NOK 7 260 | Available | |
| Thu, 11 Jun 2026 / Fri, 26 Jun 2026 | NOK 43 000 NOK 38 700 | On request | NOK 7 260 | Available | |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 / Fri, 28 Aug 2026 | NOK 43 000 NOK 34 400 | On request | NOK 7 260 | Available | |
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| Sun, 06 Sep 2026 / Mon, 21 Sep 2026 | NOK 44 345 | On request | NOK 7 260 | Available | |
| Sun, 13 Sep 2026 / Mon, 28 Sep 2026 | NOK 44 345 | On request | NOK 7 260 | Available | |
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| AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | TRAVEL STATUS | |
| Thu, 09 Apr 2026 / Fri, 24 Apr 2026 | NOK 43 000 | On request | NOK 7 260 | On request | |
| Thu, 23 Apr 2026 / Fri, 08 May 2026 | NOK 44 345 | On request | NOK 7 260 | On request | |
| Thu, 07 May 2026 / Fri, 22 May 2026 | NOK 44 345 | On request | NOK 7 260 | On request | |
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