The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
From AUD $4319 Was AUD $5399
Small Group
Average
Rating
The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
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.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Yurt Building Demonstration, Barskoon Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Big Night Out Moment: in Tashkent, Tashkent Your Big Night Out Moment: Almaty, Almaty
- Tashkent Orientation Walk
- Free Time in Tahkent
- Khiva Orientation Walk
- Free Time in Khiva
- Bukhara Orientation Walk
- Free Time in Bukhara
- Free Time in Samarkand
- Panjakent Bazaar
- Marguzor Lakes Visit
- Marguzor Lakes 6 & 7 Hike
- Free Time in Shymkent
- Shymkent Orientation Walk
- Sayram Su Lake Hike
- Taraz Orientation Walk
- Free Time in Taraz
- Free Time in Bishkek
- Bishkek Orientation Walk
- Burana Tower Visit
- Iskra Village Dungan Family Lunch
- Shatyly View Point Hike
- Free Time in Tamga,
- Skazka "Fairytale" Canyon
- Barskoon Waterfall
- Yurt Building Demonstration
- Karakol Orientation Walk
- Free Time in Karakol
- Kaindy Lake Hike Visit
- Saty Village Stay
- Charyn Canyon Visit
- Singing Dunes
- Almaty Orientation Walk
- Free Time in Almaty
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hostels (8 nts, twin share), Hostel (6 nts, multi-share), Overnight train (1nt), Guesthouse (7 nts, multi-share), Hotel (1 nt, twin share), Yurt Camp (2 nts, multi-share).
- 18 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners
Transport
- Metro, Private Vehicle, Train, Walking, Overnight Train, 4x4 Vehicle.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
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.
English
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Tashkent
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Xonpalace Hotel
Day 2: Tashkent/Khiva
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Join your CEO for a orientation walk through Tashkent. Get to know the area around your hotel better explore some of this awesome city.Free_time - Spend the day free to explore Tashkent however you'd like!Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Day 3: Khiva
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore a bit of Khiva alongside your group on an orientation walk.Free_time - Spend the afternoon free to explore Khiva.Accommodation - Caravan Inn
Day 4: Khiva/Bukhara
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy the morning free in Khiva.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Kavsar Guest House
Day 5: Bukhara
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - A full day to explore Bukhara is on the docket for today!Activity - Explore the neighborhood of Bukhara alongside your group to get a lay of the land.Accommodation - Kavsar Guest House
Day 6: Bukhara/Samarkand
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Old Town Samarkand Guest House
Day 7: Samarkand
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend today at leisure to explore Samarkand.Accommodation - Old Town Samarkand Guest House
Day 8: Samarkand/Marguzor
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the colorful Panjakent Bazzar. Walk through the fragrant stalls, delicious local food stands and locally made home goods being sold.Activity - Visit 4 of the 7 lakes of Marguzor and admire the stunning natural beauty of Tajikistan.Accommodation - Marguzor Family Homestay
Day 9: Marguzor
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Start at Lake 6 and hike to the majestic lake 7 of the 7 Marguzor Lakes. Lake 7, arguably the most beautiful is reached only on foot. With nothing but rocky mountains and crystal blue water in sight, admire the incredible scenery of Tajikistan.Accommodation - Marguzor Family Homestay
Day 10: Marguzor/Samarkand
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy a free evening to chill in Samarkand.Accommodation - Old Town Samarkand Guest House
Day 11: Samarkand/Tashkent
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend the rest of the day free to adventure through or relax in Tashkent.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Hit the local bars out on the town tonight during your Big Night Out!Accommodation - Xonpalace Hotel
Day 12: Tashkent/Shymkent
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Cross the border between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Have your passports handy.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Join your CEO on an orientation walk to get to know Shymkent, known as the "Green City." With it's rich history and interesting culture, we'll see the lively markets and other must-see spots.Free_time - Spend the afternoon free to explore the historic Silk Road city, Shymkent.Accommodation - Express City Hotel
Day 13: Shymkent
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Hike to the beautiful Sayramsu Lake. We'll be hiking to the Lower Nizhniy Sayram Su Lake. It's 8 km one way and the elevation gain is 650 m. Even as a longer hike, this trek is rated as easy to moderate hike, with few steep sections. At the top we will be greeted with beautiful views of Sayram Ugam National Park and the Sayram River Valley.Accommodation - Express City Hotel
Day 14: Shymkent/Taraz
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Alongside your CEO, take a tour of Taraz, one of the oldest and smallest cities in Kazakstan. What this town lacks in size, you'll quickly learn how it makes up for it with its fascinating history.Free_time - Enjoy some free time in historic Taraz.Accommodation - Zhambyl Hotel Taraz
Day 15: Taraz/Bishkek
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Cozy Hotel
Day 16: Bishkek
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Join your CEO to get to know the city of Bishkek. Visit notable spots like Osh Market and see the neighborhood. Your CEO will point out restaurants, bars, coffee shops and supermarkets while teaching you how to navigate the city.Free_time - The rest of the day is yours to explore Bishkek.Accommodation - Cozy Hotel
Day 17: Bishkek/Chon Kemin
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy an intimate and delicious local lunch in the family home of a local Dungan family, of Chinese-Hui Muslim minority group. Learn about the history of their migration, their tradition, and then try a traditional Dungan Chinese meal.Activity - Visit the historical site of Burana and climb the stairs to check out the view from the top. A large minaret, along with some grave markers and remnants of a castle and mausoleums, are all that remain of the 9th century city of Balasagun.Accommodation - Jekshen Guest House Chon Kemin
Day 18: Chon Kemin/Tamga
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike through the gradual hills of Kyrgyzstan up to the incredible panoramic view of Shatyly. On this easy hike, admire the spectacular views all around you, especially of the lake spanning in the distance.Free_time - Enjoy some free time on the shores of Issyk Kul Lake.Activity - On the Southern Shore of Lake Issyk Kul, visit the breathtaking Skazka Canyon, also known as the Fairytale Canyon. It's nickname speaks for itself, with natural rock formations that tower like princess castles in faraway lands.Accommodation - Sonun Yurt Camp
Day 19: Tamga
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike to the frothy Barskoon Waterfall and watch as the rushing water cascades down the cliff. In addition to the waterfall, we'll see bright red reds and interesting rock carvings on display for us!Free_time - Enjoy some free time for leisure and to swim in Issyk Kul Lake.Activity - Visit the Ak-Orgo workshop, a G Adventures-supported project working to preserve Kyrgyz traditions and create employment opportunities in Barskoon. Observe how traditional yurts are built.Accommodation - Sonun Yurt Camp
Day 20: Tamga/Karakol
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Spend today free time wander through Karakol!Activity - Get your bearings in the great city of Karakol on this CEO-guided orientation walk.Accommodation - Hotel Ak-Maral
Day 21: Karakol
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - A full day free in Karakol means a day full of adventure!Accommodation - Hotel Ak-Maral
Day 22: Karakol/Saty Village
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Activity - Be immersed in Kazakh culture during a homestay near the Kolsay Lakes National Park. Eat a traditional dinner and marvel at the mountain range and forests surrounding the village.Activity - Visit the perfectly turquoise colored Kaindy Lake. In this unique lake, you can see spruce trees sticking out of the crystal water. This sunken forest will leave you in awe of its beauty.Transport - Jump in a 4x4 vehicle to get off-road in Kazakhstan.Accommodation - Zhuldyz Guest House
Day 23: Saty Village/Altyn Emel National Park
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy the views of the beautiful Charyn Canyon. Breathe the fresh air and snap a few photos of this stunning landscape.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Algai Quinn Guesthouse
Day 24: Altyn Emel National Park/Almaty
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy the chance to see Almaty on this orientation walk led by your CEO.Activity - Wander across the drifting sand at the seemingly unending Singing sand dunes. Hike through the dunes and take in the breathtaking views of snow capped mountains in the distance.Accommodation - Mildom Hotel
Day 25: Almaty
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - A full free day in Almaty is on the docket for today!Activity - See the beautiful city of Almaty light up with lights when we head out for a Big Night Out with the crew. Grab a drink of choice and enjoy the Kazakhstani night life!Accommodation - Mildom Hotel
Day 26: Almaty
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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 will do 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.
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.
From
AUD $5399
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 29 May 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
- Offer valid from 09:00 Monday 2 March, for a limited time only, and applies to tour bookings.
- Enter the coupon code BONUS10 at checkout to receive 10% off any tour booking.
- Only one coupon code may be used per booking. Discount applies per booking, not per traveller.
- Discount applies to the land portion of the tour price only.
- All tours are subject to availability and the individual tour operator's terms and conditions, shown at checkout.
- Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Coupon codes can only be used once against one booking, cannot be used against existing bookings, and cannot be redeemed or exchanged in any other way. If multiple coupon codes are available at the same time, they are not cumulative and it is at the discretion of the customer to select the coupon code they wish to apply.
- Webjet's standard booking Terms & Conditions apply.
Family trips cannot be booked online.
Please contact webjet customer service to book the trip.
Email: [email protected]