Camel caravan at sunset along the Silk Road
Group & private Silk Road tours

Discover the Silk Road Beyond the Landmarks

Discover Tajikistan’s Pamir Highway and Fann Mountains, Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities, and Kyrgyzstan’s spectacular landscapes through authentic journeys crafted by local experts.

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Silk Road countries
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Our featured tours

A hand-picked selection of our routes. Every tour is also listed in the full catalogue with filters by country, season and length.

THE PAMIR HIGHWAY
−11%
Tajikistan 11 days / 10 nights

THE PAMIR HIGHWAY

ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD

  • The M41 Pamir Highway from Dushanbe to Osh
  • The Wakhan Corridor with views of the Hindu Kush
up to 15 guests if capacity confirmed Moderate — remote, high-altitude travel
$1560
$1,390
per person
Details
FANN MOUNTAINS TREK
−10%
Tajikistan 8 days / 7 nights

FANN MOUNTAINS TREK

LAKES AND HIGH TRAILS

  • The Seven Lakes of the Shing valley
  • Iskanderkul lake and its waterfall
up to 12 guests Moderate
$990
$890
per person
Details
UZBEKISTAN CLASSIC
−16%
Uzbekistan 7 days / 6 nights

UZBEKISTAN CLASSIC

CITIES OF THE GREAT SILK ROAD

  • Registan Square with its three madrasahs
  • Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum and the Timurids
up to 12 guests Easy
$1190
$998
per person
Details
TIEN SHAN & the HEAVENLY LAKES
Kyrgyzstan 8 days / 7 nights

TIEN SHAN & the HEAVENLY LAKES

CANYONS, LAKES & NOMADS

  • Issyk-Kul — the second-largest alpine lake on Earth
  • Konorchek red canyons and the Fairy Tale (Skazka) canyon
up to 15 guests Moderate
$1,490
per person
Details
PAMIR HIGHWAY BY MOTORCYLE
Tajikistan 14 days / 13 nights

PAMIR HIGHWAY BY MOTORCYLE

THE M41 ON THE TWO WHEELS

  • Ride the full Pamir Highway from Dushanbe to Osh
  • Wakhan Corridor gravel roads
up to 8 riders Challenging
$3,490
per person
Details
Almaty & Charyn Canyon
Kazakhstan 5 days / 4 nights

Almaty & Charyn Canyon

Mountains, canyons and the Kolsai lakes

  • Charyn canyon and the Valley of Castles
  • Kolsai and Kaindy lakes
up to 12 guests Easy
$790
per person
Details
Silk Road bazaar with spices and silk
About us

The Silk Road, Through Local Eyes

Based in Tajikistan, Great Silk Trails creates private and group journeys across Central Asia and the wider Silk Road. From the Pamir Mountains to Samarkand’s historic streets, our journeys connect extraordinary places, living traditions and genuine local experiences.

We believe the best journeys go beyond famous landmarks. With local guides, welcoming hosts and thoughtfully planned routes, we bring you closer to the people, stories and cultures that make every destination special.

Deep immersion

Real encounters with carpet makers, potters, nomad families and the keepers of old mosques.

Local guides

Guides from the region who know its history, languages and people.

Local economy

Family guesthouses, local drivers and workshops — your money stays in the region.

Why us

The Silk Road, with no surprises

Everything you need to travel the old caravan routes — planned by people who know them.

Small groups

Most departures are for up to 12 travelers, and every route can run privately on your dates.

Clear inclusions

Each tour lists exactly what is included and what is not, before you send a request.

No prepayment to book

Send a request for free. You pay only after a manager confirms dates, details and the final price.

Local guides

Guides and drivers from the region who know the roads, the history and the people.

Tailor-made routes

Combine countries, add nights or change the pace — we build the itinerary around you.

Help before you go

Visa letters, GBAO and border permits, packing lists and transfers are arranged with your booking.

How it works

From request to caravan — four steps

01

Send a request

Pick a tour or describe your idea. A manager replies within one business day.

02

Plan the route

We agree on dates, group size and extras, and send a written quote.

03

Get ready

We help with visas and permits and send a packing list and practical notes.

04

Set off

We meet you on arrival, introduce your guide — and the caravan sets off.

Your caravan awaits

Ready to set off on the Silk Road?

Book a place on a tour or ask for a private itinerary. No prepayment — you pay after a manager confirms the details.

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