Written by the people who run the tours
Travel guide
Honest, practical answers to the questions we get every week: when to go, what it costs, how the trains work, what to eat, what to pack. No sponsored content — just what we tell our own guests.
Planning
Five Stans in one trip: how to combine Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Deserts, high mountains, Silk Road cities and a burning crater — the five republics are very different trips. How long you need,… Read the guide →
Planning
How much does a trip to Central Asia cost? Real numbers from our bookings
Flights, hotels, trains, guides, food, visas, tips — what a week or two in the Stans actually costs at three comfort levels,… Read the guide →
Planning
Best time to visit Uzbekistan: a month-by-month guide
Spring and autumn are the classic answer — but every month has a reason to go and a reason to wait. Here… Read the guide →