Group travel along the Silk Road

  • "The descriptions and information given were spot on. The scenery was more spectacular than expected and the teams helpful, considerate, knowledgeable and good company"

    Susan, UK: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan 2019

Small Group Tours

We only ever offer group trips that we ourselves would want to join, so what you see below are the cream of the crop. We’ve had universally good feedback from previous guests and each year we make tiny adjustments to ensure that the quality and content is the best it can possibly be.

If you like the idea of one of these trips but can’t do the dates, then fly over to our Tailor-Made page, where you will find details on how to hone a Silk Road trip to perfection.

  • Although nowadays our focus is increasingly on private, tailor-made journeys, we are currently considering offering one or two of our classic trips each year for those who prefer to travel in a group. These are groups are small, and by small we mean a maximum of around ten guests. Please let us know via our Contact Page if you are interested in joining the wait-list to be included on such a trip.

  • From time to time we organise specialist group tours whose primary focus is on supporting local conservation efforts. One of these is our Snow Leopards of Central Asia, whereby our efforts to bring guests to see the cats and their prey species help fund the conservation of those animals. While we are not specialist wildlife tour operators, we know the countries we visit and the local expertise in those places better than anyone. Moreover, our TV fixing work, with organisations like the BBC Natural History Unit, helps us expand and hone our expertise. These are unique, often world-first experiences, that have taken years to develop.

  • Vibrant. Intimate. Expertly organised. Cultural tours are at their best when they stray off the beaten track. With our specialist guides, you won’t just be ticking off the well-known sights, you’ll be immersing yourself in the culture and peoples of each country. You’ll eat with families, meet famous artisans and drink green tea with shepherds high in the mountains of Tajikistan. True luxury isn’t about the thread count of your sheets, it’s about connection, experiences and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

  • “Having been inspired by the Joanna Lumley’s television programme we knew we would see spectacular buildings and awesome scenery. The trip added so much more as we met naturally friendly people as interested in our culture as we were in theirs. If you like mountains and deep blue lakes then you will see them in abundance. If you want history then the buildings and architecture will take your breath away. Watching a golden eagle fly and herds of wild yaks and horses are things we will never forget. Because our party was very small moving around in 4×4 vehicles was so much more pleasurable than mini buses or a coach. Using a specialist company with owners who are true travellers and travel experts made the trip complete. The attention to detail for our trip was superb and we were very fortunate to be in the party"

    Oliver, UK : Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan 2019

Group Tours

  • Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in the Footsteps of Joanna Lumley

    Exploring the Silk Road as shown in Joanna Lumley's popular TV series, this trip has been designed by one of the series producers and provides a unique chance to really get to follow in her footsteps. An incredible opportunity. Our 2025 trip (24th May to 8th June) 2025 is SOLD OUT but we are now selling places for 2026.

  • Georgia: From East to West

    This is a chance to experience the real Georgia, not just dash through the country on a tick-box tour. You’ll dine with artists and politicians, meet silkworm farmers, visit hidden churches, spend time with a conservationist and enjoy a dizzying array of local food and wine. This is about people as much as place: we want you to feel the soul of Georgia.

  • "It was fantastic and the three guides were marvellous! Thank you so much. Recommending you to everyone....."

    Caroline, UK : Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, May 2022