What an incredible trip this was. A perfect blend of stunning natural beauty with the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and the Silk Road old towns of Bukhara and Samarkand with their stupendous mosques and madrassas. Everywhere we went, the local people were so welcoming and the homestays in Kyrgyzstan were a small window into a different world we were privileged to see. All this was enhanced by a fantastic group of like-minded travellers and a lot of laughs (and singing) along the way. Prince Ali was a firm favourite! The last word has to go to our tour leader, Anastasia, who was quite simply the best - thank you so much.

This trip was a fantastic experience that I would highly recommend. The variety and contrast of the dramatic mountains and lakes of Kyrgyzstan compared with the fascinating historical cities and monuments in Uzbekistan was very memorable. The itinerary was well-planned and our guide Erkaim could not have been better.

This trip was an excellent introduction to Central Asia. Kyrgystan and Uzbekistan offer two different types of experiences -- the former is all about the spectacular scenery and mountains, and Uzbekistan is more of a cultural, artistic experience. I found the mix very satisfactory, and the trip inspired me to learn more about the region when I returned home. Our guide Sergei had excellent knowledge about the area, and graciously accommodated our requests (coffee stops every morning!) every time. I highly recommend this trip to anyone curious about this part of the world.

A really incredible itinerary! Drawn to Central Asia from reading about Uzbekistan but the Kyrgyz side of the trip was stunning and Anastasia was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide as well. The eagle hunting display will stay with me forever, some great food, yurt stays in surreal settings and the sites in Uzbekistan are jaw dropping. Travelled in late September which was ideal weather in both (a little chilly in Kyrgyz mountains) and 25-30° in Uzbekistan. Small tour size which made everything feel just that bit more tailored. Prepare to take a lot of photos, these two countries are stunning and for very different reasons! Would thoroughly recommend (and have already told so many friends to do this trip)

This was a wonderful trip. Kyrgyzstan has so much natural beauty, and Uzbekistan is full of interesting historical sites. My favorite aspect of this itinerary was the inclusion of interactions with local families, it was so cool getting to see how people in this region really live and get greater insight into their culture.

Meerbek introduced us to an unknown world with so much natural beauty and foreign customs! I am so grateful for this life changing experience. I will absolutely encourage my friends to do this tour! AND i hope Meerbek is their guide too!

This trip exceeded every expectation I had and then some! Such a unique, beautiful, welcoming and interesting part of the world. Kyrgyzstan in particular feels so far off the tourist trail the experiences you have are so authentic and genuine. Highly recommend going now before words gets out about these two countries. It’s like booking two trips for the price of one as both countries are so different! Please book, you won’t regret it!

Couldn't recommend this trip more! Great tour leader (Anastasia), great countries, great accommodation, amazing locals, great scenery, and a lot less tourists than I thought. Our tour group was the absolute best and I was very sad to say goodbye to them!

I booked this last minute after other travel plans fell through and wasn't sure what to expect but the entire itinerary blew me away. I absolutely fell in love with this part of the world thanks in huge part to our incredible guide, Anastasia. This trip really feels like a 2-for-1 since Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are so different. We got a great mix of nature and history/city. Not to mention all the incredible food- this is a great options for foodies as well! Highly recommend.

I could not recommend this trip highly enough. Fascinating destination with very rich and diverse cultural heritage, and we felt safer than most places I’ve traveled before. The warmth and hospitality of people we met was incredible. Beautiful scenery in the mountains and amazing architecture in the cities of Uzbekistan. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys an authentic off-the-beaten track experience. Erkaim our guide was fantastic and went above and beyond. Her patience, warmth, good humour and knowledge made this a truly unforgettable experience.

The Central Asian tour is a must. It is like two separate tours. Experience the mountain landscapes and adventure of Kyrgystan. Then be immersed in the living museums of Bukhara, khiva, and Samarkand in Uzbekistan. Traveling in this region will surprise and overwhelm you.

This was an amazing trip. Our guide Sergei was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about both Kyrgystan and Uzbekistan. The contrast between the stunning landscapes of Kyrgystan and the famous Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan was quite awe-inspiring. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting a taste of this beautiful part of the world.

Central Asia Explorer was a trip of a lifetime! What an adventure! Our leader, Echo, was wonderful! She added in a lot of extra stops so we could get to know the locals - an eagle hunter, a yurt builder, herders selling mare's milk! Etc.... Her enthusiasm for Central Asia and Kyrgystan, in particular, was amazing! Don't put off this trip!

If you are looking for an adventure, a bit off the beaten track, this is good trip to pick. The culture is changing quickly. Our guide was amazing, and very passionate about her country and her people

An excellent varied trip of two halves. Kyrgyzstan was my favourite because we explored out of the way places set in marvellous rugged mountain landscapes. Train travel in Uzbekistan was fun and we got to see fantastic Islamic sights. Our guide Erkaim and driver Sergai were superb in every respect throughout.

This trip has been one of the most interesting trips. It was a great mix of mountains, nature, cities, culture, history and people, the natural beauty of Kyrgyzstan just amazed me. And the cities in Uzbekistan are mind-blowing. Our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and most wonderful tour leader Sergej made everything work smoothly, he was fantastic and probably the best tour leader I have had so far. Also thanks to our driver Vitali who did a great job, also giving us a lot of fun. There is a lot of driving included but it doesn't feel exhausting because of all the beautiful stops in between (picnic lunch in the mountains was the best!) and ever-changing scenery. Highly recommended, this trip exceeded my expectations, will definitely return!

Having umed and ahed about whether to book this trip for a while I am so glad I did. It is certainly one of the best (if not the best) trips I have ever done (and I have done a few!). With each country offering a very different perspective of life in Central Asia it has something to offer most travellers regardless of what one is interested in. Whilst some of the travelling days are definitely long, the scenery is spectacular and ever changing which makes it never boring. The people are very friendly, the history interesting and the cultures in each country quite distinct. This all contributed to making it feel longer than 17 days. A truely memorable experience made even more special by our exceptional guide Nastia. I wish I could go back and do it all again.

I knew how travelers could be amazed at Ouzbekistan, now I also can say that I already miss the exceptional nature I discovered in Kirghizistan! Thanks to our tour leader Nastasia, we have known a lot about the culture, history social and political situation of this small country mainly occupied by mountains! The combination of nature and history in the programme is perfect for the curious minds and earths’ lovers!

A unique opportunity to see a fairly inaccessible and awe-inspiring part of the world. There was an incredible contrast between the epic landscapes and nomadic yurt camps of Kyrgyzstan and the mystical minarets and mosques of Uzbekistan. Our guide, Sergei, took very good care of us and really made the fun dynamic of our group as we travelled thousands of miles by road and train!

Great trip to Central Asia. It has so much to offer not only the beautiful and majestic scenery but also a rich history and stunning architecture. So much to see and experience. Great trip.