Journeys: Through the Heart of the Stans

12 nights from $3999

12 nights

Journeys: Through the Heart of the Stans

Trace the ancient Silk Road through the heart of Central Asia, where sweeping landscapes and centuries-old traditions collide in breathtaking fashion. Journey through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikista

$3999 pp excluding flights $333 per night
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Trace the ancient Silk Road through the heart of Central Asia, where sweeping landscapes and centuries-old traditions collide in breathtaking fashion. Journey through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, discovering a region where nomadic heritage still shapes everyday life. Share home-cooked meals with Kyrgyz and Cossack families, explore surreal wonders like the sunken forest of Kaindy Lake and the towering cliffs of Charyn Canyon, and connect with locals whose stories bring the past vividly to life. With National Geographic Journeys, you’ll experience this remote crossroads of cultures through immersive encounters, expert insight and unforgettable moments that reveal the true spirit of the Silk Road.
  • Explore the vibrant city of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
  • Experience the natural beauty of Issyk Kul, one of the world’s largest alpine lakes
  • Visit the charming town of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul Region
  • Discover the mountain village of Saty in Kazakhstan
  • Tour the lively city of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s cultural hub
  • Journey to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan
  • Conclude your adventure in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s dynamic capital
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