Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan

Arrive at any time. In the evening, meet your CEO and new crew that you'll be traveling with in a welcome meeting, followed by an optional dinner together. Then hit the town for your First Night Out, the chance to get to know your new travel buds!


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 - SV Hotel Tashkent

Start today with some breakfast and an orientation walk of Tashkent. Check out the neighborhood alongside your CEO, then head out to explore the city how you'd like! Opt to join a Tashkent city tour or take a day trip to see the impressive Institute of Sun. This evening, climb aboard the overnight train en route to 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.

After a full nights sleep aboard the train, choose to have some breakfast in the dining car or enjoy the views as you chug along. Pull into Khiva around noon, drop your bags, then head out on an orientation walk. Spend the afternoon free to explore the city of Khiva however you want. Perhaps visit one of Khiva's most important landmarks, the Islam Khadija Minaret or take a tour of the City Wall.


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

Today you are free to explore this incredible ancient city. In the evening, head to the train station to travel to Bukhara. We'll head straight to the hotel upon arrival.

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

Get a feel for your adventure in Bukhara by starting the day with an orientation walk of the area. Then today is yours to explore the city! Visit some of the incredible Hammams (traditional public baths), or join a guided tour of 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

Bukhara, a historic and important stop along the Silk Road, is today a beautiful piece of living history. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town Bukhara, with its stone alleyways and colorful tiles, will have you feeling transported to an ancient time. Enjoy another day free to explore this beautiful place before taking a train to Samarkand in the evening.

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

The great city of Samarkand was once a rich trading and intellectual center of the Silk Road. Now known for its melting pot of culture and grand architecture, today is yours to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend today at leisure to explore Samarkand.Accommodation - Old Town Samarkand Guest House

This morning we depart Uzbekistan and drive to Tajikistan. Shortly after crossing the border, stop at Panjakent Bazaar and wander through the stalls of food, clothes and unique finds. Head out and continue the drive to Padrud Village for the night. On the way, we'll visit four of the breathtaking Seven Lakes in the Fan Mountains. These lakes shine with different colors of blues, greens, purples and turquoises. Grab your camera and take in the incredible views.

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

After breakfast at the guesthouse, hike from Lake 6 to the incredible Lake 7. This remote lake is only accessibly by hiking and is well worth the trek. After arriving, enjoy a scenic picnic next to the lake before hiking back to the village. This evening, chow down on a well deserved Tajikistani barbecue.

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

Travel across the border back to Uzbekistan today. After the journey, enjoy a restful evening in 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

Take a morning train to Tashkent, where it all began! Spend the rest of the day at leisure in the capital city of Uzbekistan. This evening, join your group for a Big Night Out in the city!

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Free_time - Spend the rest of the day free to adventure through or relax in Tashkent.Activity - Hit the local bars out on the town tonight during your Big Night Out!

Hop in the van for a trip across the border to Kazakhstan. Drive to Shymkent and join your CEO on an orientation walk of the city before enjoying the afternoon to explore.

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

Drive to the totally instagramable Ugam Chatkal National Park. Join a fun 16km hike to Sayram Su Lake for a cute lakeside picnic with the crew. Hike Back to Shymkent to relax this afternoon.

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

Drive to Taraz today. This city is not visited by many tourists now but was once a major rest stop along the Ancient Silk Road. Take an orientation walk around the town then opt to visit the Taraz Museum to see the remains of this historic place.


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

Cross the border into the next Stan - Kyrgyzstan, and drive to Bishkek. Your trip ends upon arrival. If you opt to attend the farewell dinner with the group, please do not book onward travel prior to 10 pm. Otherwise, we suggest booking onward travel after 6 pm.

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.