The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road



























From AUD $5399
Small Group
Average
Rating

The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road
26 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Pack your bags and a serious sense of adventure — you’re about to blaze across four of Central Asia’s wildest and most underrated countries.
Pack your bags and a serious sense of adventure — you’re about to blaze across four of Central Asia’s wildest and most underrated countries. This 26-day epic takes you deep into ancient cities and windswept canyons across Uzbekistan Tajikistan Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. One minute you’re wandering centuries-old Silk Road streets the next you’re hiking to neon-blue lakes or helping build a nomadic yurt. It’s gritty it’s gorgeous and totally unforgettable.
Highlights
- Trek to bright blue alpine lakes in Tajikistan’s Marguzor Valley
- Get sandy at Kazakhstan’s Singing Dunes and swim in Kaindy Lake
- Learn to build a nomadic yurt from locals in Kyrgyzstan
- Wander ancient cities like Bukhara Tashkent Almaty and Bishkek
- Snap pics of wild rock formations in Fairytale Canyon and Charyn Canyon"
Trip Details
26 days
Metro, Private Vehicle, Train, Walking, Overnight Train, 4x4 Vehicle.
Small Group
English
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Tashkent
Day 2: Tashkent/Khiva
Day 3: Khiva
Day 4: Khiva/Bukhara
Day 5: Bukhara
Day 6: Bukhara/Samarkand
Day 7: Samarkand
Day 8: Samarkand/Marguzor
Day 9: Marguzor
Day 10: Marguzor/Samarkand
Day 11: Samarkand/Tashkent
Day 12: Tashkent/Shymkent
Day 13: Shymkent
Day 14: Shymkent/Taraz
Day 15: Taraz/Bishkek
Day 16: Bishkek
Day 17: Bishkek/Chon Kemin
Day 18: Chon Kemin/Tamga
Day 19: Tamga
Day 20: Tamga/Karakol
Day 21: Karakol
Day 22: Karakol/Saty Village
Day 23: Saty Village/Altyn Emel National Park
Day 24: Altyn Emel National Park/Almaty
Day 25: Almaty
Day 26: Almaty
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 26 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Pack your bags and a serious sense of adventure — you’re about to blaze across four of Central Asia’s wildest and most underrated countries.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 10 Apr 2026
Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990

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