Silk Road Adventures

15/07/2022

Dear Silk Road Adventurers, We can't tell you what a joy it's been to see people finally travelling again this year and, moreover, to see each and every one of our guests falling in love with Central Asia, and coming home with broader minds and fuller hearts.

We have a few spaces left on our much loved 'In the Footsteps of Joanna Lumley: Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan' small-group tour this autumn, with one group leaving on 27 August and the second on 10 September. Across sixteen epic days, you'll travel from the breath-taking Uzbek cities of Khiva, Samarkand and Bukhara to the snow-streaked peaks of Kyrgyzstan’s ‘Heavenly Mountains’. On the way, you’ll get under the skin of these post-Soviet nations and learn what makes them tick. Here's what two of our recent guests said about this trip:

“I think I speak for everyone when I say that we had the time of our lives. What an experience – the organisation, the guides, and everything we did were second to none. The guides were amazing, caring, and nothing was too much trouble. We loved them….The hospitality was out of this world…I absolutely loved my time in Central Asia. I had no preconceptions before I went, and was astounded by what I found….So thank you for providing me with this opportunity and one of the biggest, if not THE biggest, privilege of my life.” Sara, UK (May 2022)

“It was fantastic and the three guides were marvellous! Thank you so much. Recommending you to everyone…..” Caroline, UK (June 2022)

*Neither Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan currently have any covid restrictions and most countries don't need visas to travel there.

To find out more, click on the link below:
https://www.silkroad-adventures.com/tours/in-joanna-lumleys-footsteps-uzbekistan-kyrgyzstan/

Follow in Joanna Lumley's footsteps on a Silk Road Adventure. This Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan tour is designed by a producer of the Silk Road series.

01/09/2020

Happy Independence Day Uzbekistan - a glorious country of warm-hearted people, stunning architecture and mighty melons. This time last year we were in Tashkent with a brilliant group of people. We so look forward to returning again in 2021. Until then, wishing all our dear Uzbek friends a happy day. ♥️🎉⚡

12/05/2020

Back in January, when the world was still normal, we sent a writer from the New York Times to Georgia. Her feature, about the history of Georgian silk, has just come out - and it's beautiful. Pour yourself a cuppa and have a read.

The sumptuous craft was introduced along the country’s trade routes centuries ago. Even now, links to this delicate tradition still remain.

10/03/2020

Ladies who love motorbikes! We've had a cancellation on our fantastic Elspeth Beard Pamir Highway motorbike trip this June, and now have one lonely place left. If you fancy riding one of the most spectacular roads on earth, in the company of the one and only Elspeth Beard, then get in touch pronto.

Join Elspeth Beard on an epic Pamir Highway motorcycle tour. Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and the Wakhan Corridor are best explored on two-wheels.

13/02/2020

As an adventure travel company, it’s our mission to craft transformative journeys for discerning travellers.

That’s why Tajikistan is one of our favourite Silk Road destinations. This is a country that always changes the perceptions of those who visit, with its charming people and heartwarming hospitality.

We're delighted to hear that The Telegraph has named our Classic Tajikistan tour as one of its forty tours that can change your life in 2020.

This Classic Tajikistan tour takes you from high mountain eeries to ancient civilisations. Come and discover the uncharted terrain of Central Asia.

04/02/2020

Do you want to discover shark fossils in the desert, sleep in yurts beneath twisting canyons and be one of the few outsiders to experience the wonders of a little-visited, otherworldly wilderness?

Here are our six reasons why you need to visit Mangistau - Kazakhstan's Wild West - in 2020.

Fancy exploring the seabed of an ancient ocean? Visit Mangistau, and you will discover shark fossils, underground monasteries and wave-sculpted mountains.

28/01/2020

Ever wanted to travel to the Silk Road by train?

In less time than it takes to send a second-class letter from St Andrews to St Ives, you can travel from the UK to Georgia - land of supra, amber wine and a certain golden fleece - by rail and sea.

This country is one of the most up-and-coming travel destinations of 2020. Read this guide, and you'll find out how you can travel to the Caucasus via the twists and turns of the Rhine Valley and the ebb and flow of the Black Sea.

Fancy travelling across Europe by rail? This blog post is a guide to how to travel from the UK to Georgia by train and ferry.

17/01/2020

This morning, we were delighted to hear the news that our 2020 Uzbekistan Spring Festival tour has been mentioned in The Telegraph.

This itinerary - which features turquoise domes, majestic minarets and workshops with master ceramicists - has been named as Sarah Baxter's number one travel adventure for 2020.

https://www.silkroad-adventures.com/tours/uzbekistan-at-novruz/

11/01/2020

Ready to travel the Silk Road in 2020? Then come and explore Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on our Joanna Lumley inspired tour.

This itinerary - which is packed with turquoise domes, vibrant bazaars and snow-streaked mountains - was designed by one of the producers of Joanna's Silk Road Adventure series.

A few places remain on this group tour in 2020. Click the link below to enquire:

https://www.silkroad-adventures.com/tours/in-joanna-lumleys-footsteps-uzbekistan-kyrgyzstan/

04/01/2020

Are you looking for an adventure-filled 2020? Then come and experience the wonderous palaces, mountain homestays and fine wines of Georgia and Azerbaijan.

This small-group tour was designed by one of the producers of Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure, and features many of the hidden hamlets and charming personalities featured in the series.

There are a few spaces left on this May 2020 tour. Click the link below for more information:

https://www.silkroad-adventures.com/tours/in-joanna-lumleys-footsteps-georgia-azerbaijan/

02/01/2020

To celebrate the New Year, Wanderlust Magazine has named Kyrgyzstan as one of its Top 15 up-and-coming destinations for 2020.

Described as 'ripe for an array of hiking, biking, horse-riding and ski-touring adventures', Kyrgyzstan has followed in the footsteps of Uzbekistan - which was named as one of the publication's favourite destinations of 2019.

You can visit both of these intriguing Silk Road countries on one of our 'In Joanna Lumley's Footsteps: Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan' tours. If you're interested, you can find out more here:

Follow in Joanna Lumley's footsteps on a Silk Road Adventure. This Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan tour is designed by a producer of the Silk Road series.

17/12/2019

Looking for a new adventure in 2020? In March, you can join us in Uzbekistan to celebrate Persian New Year. Novruz - as its known in farsi - brings the Uzbek people out into the streets to sing, dance and feast.

On this unique itinerary, you'll have the chance to visit the enchanting madrassas and mosques of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand at one of the very best times of year.

So, what are you waiting for? A small number of places remain on this intimate group tour.

Come to Uzbekistan during the country's Spring Festival. This Uzbekistan tour unlocks the music, food and dance of Central Asia.