Central Asia is a backpackers and trekkers paradise with vast rugged landscapes across the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. You can journey across part of the old Silk Road to discover a wealth of culture, history and adventure.
Eagle hunting in Kyrgyzstan is an ancient tradition that was once suppressed by outsiders but is now proudly preserved by the nomadic people who call the high Central Asian valleys…
Kyrgyzstan is a stunning country with a rich and fascinating history. It was once a very powerful civilisation that thrived as an important location on the Great Silk Route. When…
Passing through alpine forest, steep rocky inclines and enjoying the snowy peaks, waterfalls and turquoise Ala-Kul Lake, you will find trekking the Ala-Kul Pass in Kyrgyzstan an exhilarating experience. GUIDE…
Merv is an ancient city along the historical Silk Road near Mary, Turkmenistan. If you are a history lover, this place will be fascinating but go with an open mind…
Bukhara, Central Asia’s holiest city is 2000 years old and is the most intact example of a medieval city in the area. This stunning ancient Persian city is on the…
Samarkand, the heart of the silk road, is an ancient city full of stunning architecture and fascinating history. At 2,750 years old, it is a similar age to Rome or…
The Madrasahs of Registan Square have been hailed as the most important attraction in the ancient city of Samarkand. This UNESCO World Heritage site is known as the ‘the pearl of…
As you cruise through the Turkmenistan’s capital city of Ashgabat, you will be aghast at the white marble buildings, the ornate street lamps, the golden monuments and perfectly manicured gardens.…
Darvaza Gas Crater or the “Door to Hell” is one of Central Asia’s most man-made extraordinary phenomenon hidden behind a sand dune in the Karakum desert. The site is around…
