Our Silk Road vacations & tours
Traveling overland on one of our small group vacations is the most enjoyable, most immersive way to explore the Silk Road – the vast network of ancient trade routes that linked Asia and the Middle East with Europe. Our Silk Road vacations take their time tracing the fascinating history of different routes through the ‘Stans, China and Iran, past cities such as Samarkand, and through remote areas that rarely benefit from tourism, where local guides are an invaluable key to understanding the culture. Staying in a succession of small, family-owned accommodation throughout, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of traditional ways of life in communities along the way.
Our top trips
Central Asia overland tour, the stans
From
£7199 to £7899
26 days
ex flights
Epic journey through five Stans of Central Asia
Small group2027: 22 May, 26 Aug, 2028: 20 May, 24 Aug
The Silk Road small group tour
From
US $5750 to US $6080
16 days
ex flights
Discover the Silk Road in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China
Small group2027: 13 May, 16 May, 20 May, 10 Jun, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
Uzbekistan tour, Road to Samarkand
From
US $2600 to US $2690
11 days
ex flights
Travel the ancient Silk Road through remote Central Asia.
Small group2027: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 10 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan adventure tour
From
US $3345 to US $3795
11 days
ex flights
Explore the futuristic and ancient from Astana to Bishek
Small group2027: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 May, 4 May, 15 May, 18 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 7 Aug, 17 Aug, 28 Aug, 7 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 28 Sep, 9 Oct, 2028: 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 13 May, 16 May, 27 May, 30 May, 5 Aug, 15 Aug, 26 Aug, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 7 Oct
Silk Road vacation, five Stans of Central Asia
From
US $10964 to US $11385
29 days
ex flights
Journey through the 5 stans of Central Asia
Small group2027: 30 May, 6 Jun, 25 Jul, 12 Sep, 2028: 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep
Uzbekistan small group tour
From
US $5310 to US $5390
15 days
ex flights
Explore cities and landscapes of the ancient Silk Road
Small group2027: 26 Mar, 23 Apr, 7 May, 11 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan 11 day tour
From
£2495
11 days
ex flights
Explore Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on this 11 day tour
Small group2026: 25 Nov, 2027: 1 May, 31 Oct
Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan vacation, Silk Road explorer
From
£3565 to £3649
17 days
ex flights
Discover the fascinating ancient history of the Silk Road
Small group2027: 17 Apr, 4 Sep, 2028: 22 Apr, 2 Sep
Himalayan Silk Road adventure
From
US $5530
16 days
ex flights
Travel India's Silk Road from Kashmir to Ladakh
Small group2027: 29 Jul
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Silk Road vacation highlights
The history of the Silk Road
The illuminating stories told by our local guides can help unravel the mysterious histories of the Silk Road. The road’s inception dates back to around 114BC, when China’s Han dynasty began to expand its influence, opening up new trade routes. Along with tea, perfumes, paper and (of course) silk, new cultures, languages and architecture travelled from east to west. In return, people ventured east, including Marco Polo, who is known to have followed the Silk Road from Europe to China. The Han dynasty met the Roman Empire in Central Asia, allowing the cities along this network of routes to profit from even more cultural exchange.
Meeting local people
Feeling the weight of a golden eagle on your arm when you meet the eagle hunters in Kyrgyzstan, sitting down to dine in the low light with a Uighur family in their home, or gazing upward at the elaborate lattice of your yurt as you stay at a remote camp. And there are also opportunities to buy from artisans selling felt rugs and earthenware. It’s easy to immerse yourself in stories from traditional life on the Silk Road if you go on one of our trips. They’re designed to bring you closer to the communities, by making sure that the communities benefit from your visit, too.
Small group Silk Road vacations
In past centuries, merchants and traders on the Silk Road would wisely travel together for safety. While bandit raids are a thing of the past, our small group vacations remain the best way to explore the Silk Road. You can travel classic routes knowing that all the logistics – from visas to accommodation – have been sorted out by the professionals. Our groups are accompanied throughout by local guides adept at introducing you to people and their culture along the way. You also benefit from their social aspect, bonding quickly with like-minded travelers on a two- or three-week trip through the Stans.
Latest reviews
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82Silk Road vacations reviews
Sally Williams19 Oct 2026
5 Stars at least. The 3 week trip to the '5 Stans' was amazing! We couldn't point to any single highlight as the 5 countries were completely different and unexpected new experiences every day.read more
Michael Whitehouse14 Oct 2026
This was a terrific experience and one I’d recommend to anyone who enjoys the journey as much as the destination.read more
Anna-Christina Mitchell30 Sep 2026
Amazing. Would 100% recommend for anyone who loves nature and the outdoors.read more
Vaughan Wilton23 Sep 2026
An excellent vacation, adventuring into new places. Seeing a variety of different countries and lifestyles. Our yurt stay was particularly a highlight due to the location.read more
