On this exciting travel adventure of Central Asia, the "Five Stans," participants explore not only the classical Silk Route but also venture into small off-the-path villages for a glimpse of rural life. Includes: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan plus The Autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan. Pre-Tour to The Caucasus and Post Tour Extension to China's Silk Route also available.
Group Departure: April/May & October; follows The Caucasus Tour Duration: 22 days Priced From: $6290(USD)On this exciting travel adventure of Central Asia, the "Essential Silk Route," participants explore not only the classical Silk Route but also venture into small off-the-path villages for a glimpse of rural life. Includes: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan.
Group Departure: April-June & September-October; follows The Caucasus Tour Duration: 19 days Priced From: $5825(USD)
Central Asia, the “Five Stans” (Kazakhstan, Krygyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) may also be referred to as the “Land of the Caravans.” Central Asia stands at the heart of the Silk Route. It encompasses a vast range of landscapes from the deserts of Turkmenistan and the steppes of Kazakhstan to the stunning mountains of Kyrgyzstan.
The silk road trade routes had a wide ranging impact on many cultures. They opened the lines of communication and trade between previously isolated societies resulted in rich diversity and significant cultural growth well documented in the regions history. The Central Asia region is famous not only for the many branches of the silk route that ply within, but also as the birthplace of great empire builders such as the Moghuls and Tamerlane.
Enjoy a Central Asia travel experience covering parts of the Silk Route and all Five Stans with Original World. In 2022, the tour offered is Essential Silk Route, three Stans: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrygzstan.
Experience an exciting journey back in time. Join our small group tour as we travel the Silk Road trade routes where participants will not only follow the historic route traveled by the caravans but will also venture into small off-the-path villages for a glimpse of rural life.
