2 independent reviews for The five stans silk road vacation
Reviews for The five stans silk road vacation
Hugh Roberts review 22 Jul 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The silk road in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and the steppes, plains, lakes, mountains and valleys of Kyrgyzstan. Meeting local people and local craftsmen.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Sort your history out. Prepare for lots of monuments and museum (not all are interesting).3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We contributed to a CBT in Kyrgyzstan and benefitted yurt owners and local craftsmen. We didn't do much for conservation or environmental impact (is that an ironc question? hardly could be good traveling by air and then bus and 4X4 overland). Hotels encouraged good practice. I feel negativity was minimised as much as possible.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
GoodSimon Castleman review 19 Sep 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The burning crater2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Pack half what you think you need and buy stuff like silk scarves, carpets in Buchara3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
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