Central Asia

Exquisite architecture, towering mountains, endless plains and countless cultures all combine in Central Asia, a crossroads of civilisations only now opening up to foreign travellers after being off-limits for decades.

Hospitality in Central Asia is second to none, but the infrastructure in much of the region still lags behind that of more visited destinations. With this in mind we use only the best accommodation available throughout your trip. Travel is generally best undertaken by private car or plane as the train network is undeveloped and the service slow and basic. Throughout the region we use professional drivers, and to maintain this high level of service we use Central Asia’s finest guides, who can draw on their years of experience to help and inform at every stage of your trip.

Our designers have numerous years of experience in the country, travelling extensively throughout Central Asia and much of Asia; researching the best hotels, sites and activities. Click here to send us an enquiry for Central Asia

Who can mention the names of Samarkand, Bukhara or Khiva without conjuring up images of the romance and intrigue of the Great Game, of skull caps and silk sashes, of fabulously coloured mosaic domes and minarets, or of a freshly arrived caravan train of traders just out of the deserts of the east? This journey to the heart of Central Asia takes you back across the centuries and reveals a modern day Uzbekistan, still emerging from its Soviet shadow. This is an unforgettable introduction to a breathtaking region. We can tailor this holiday to meet your exact needs.

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places

Discover a land of vast deserts and soaring mountains where traders plied their wares along the Silk Road. Start your journey in Tashkent, the gateway to Central Asia. Start to follow the great Silk Road, beginning in Samarkand an oasis town fought over by Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan. Despite much destruction in its history there are still wondrous sights such as the Registan Square and the unique Bibi Khani Mosque. Cross the never-ending plains to Shakhrisabz, home of Tamerlane, and a treasure trove of wonderful ruins. We can also tailor this holiday to meet your exact needs.

From the magnificent ancient cities of Central Asia you retrace the epic route along the Silk Road to Beijing. This fascinating region has so much on offer; overnighting in a nomadic yurt, watching deals being struck in the amazing Sunday market at Kashgar and coming face-to-face with Xian's inspiring terracotta army. Traversing mountains, crossing vast high plains, skirting great deserts and visiting fabled cities.  We can also tailor this holiday to meet your exact needs.