NOTE: This is scheduled as one big amazing trip, but if you are short on time it can be broken into different combinations.

A True Odyssey. This is Central Asia you've dreamt about. From the vast Kazakh steppe to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan and the ancient cities of Uzbekistan, this journey winds through lands once crossed by caravans and conquerors. We’ll explore turquoise lakes tucked high in the mountains, wander bustling bazaars, and trace the footsteps of Silk Road traders through Samarkand and Bukhara. Nomadic hospitality, epic landscapes, and more history than you can wrap your head around — this trip is raw, rugged, and rich with culture. The Stans are one of the last great overland adventures.

Arrive in Almaty and settle in with a welcome dinner and drinks with your Mudita crew.
Sleep: Almaty

Dive into an Almaty City Tour. Leafy parks, bustling markets, and mountain views.

Full-day trip to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan’s answer to the Grand Canyon.

Transfer south and arrive in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s laid-back capital.

Hang out in Bishkek for the day. Kick things off in Bishkek with a welcome dinner and drinks.

🏨 Sleep: Vladivostok

Roll up your sleeves and make a difference in the local community.

Journey to Issyk-Kul Lake, stopping at the ancient Burana Tower en route.

Explore Skazka Canyon and the red cliffs of Jeti-Ögüz Gorge before overnighting in Karakol.

Head to Jyrgalan village for a hike to Turnaluu-Kol Lake. Overnight in Karakol.

Travel from Karakol to Kök-Jaiyk Jailoo (traditional summer pasture) and on to Cholpon-Ata on Issyk-Kul’s northern shore.

Fly into Uzbekistan’s capital. Free evening to settle in.

Tashkent city tour.

Morning train to Bukhara, half day Bukhara city tour.

Finish exploring Bukhara, then catch then we're off to Samarkand, arriving in the evening.

Full-day tour of Samarkand, one of the Silk Road’s most atmospheric cities.

Morning journey across the border into Tajikistan and onto Iskanderkul Lake.

Day in Iskanderkul Lake & the Fann mountains.

Early Morning drive to Dushanbe, city tour, and out for a big last night dinner.

Trip officially ends.