Uzbekistan

Central Asia's cradle of civilisation

Lying at the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan is the cradle of civilisation for the region. The Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur ran his vast empire from here in the 14th century, and architecture buffs will be in heaven when confronted by the epic scale of his legacy. The medieval cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva are the jewels in the crown of Uzbekistan. Blue tiled mosques, towering minarets, and grand palaces leave the visitor awed and humbled. A trip through Uzbekistan is a trip through the land of the Silk Road, passing Bactrian camels, lonely forts and windswept desert landscapes. Uzbekistan is not just a Timurid museum. Modern-day Uzbekistan is a balancing act between its traditional Islamic past and its post-Soviet future. Atmospheric markets selling prayer mats and Baltika beer, endless cotton fields and the sobering sight of the now nearly dry Aral Sea stand testament to the impact of those years. Yet they are the experiences that make a visit to Uzbekistan so memorable.

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World Nomad Games 2026
A trip to Kyrgyzstan to take in the 2026 World Nomad Games and soak up some of the country's phenomenal mountainous scenery and Silk Road history. The Games celebrate sports and activities played by nomadic...
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Virtual Tours with Fatima: Afghanistan
Have you ever dreamt of travelling to Afghanistan, or wondered what it would be like to visit this fascinating country as a tourist? Join pioneering Afghan tour guide Fatima Haidari on a virtual tour...
Departures:
1st Apr - 1st Apr, 2025
13th May - 13th May, 2025
Tajikistan Pamir Mountain Lakes
Trekking Tajikistan: Pamir Mountain Lakes
Of all the Greater Ranges on the Asian continent, the Pamir Mountains are probably the least known and the least visited of them all. They boast the world’s largest glacier outside the Polar Regions,...
Departures:
3rd Aug - 18th Aug, 2025
Hindu Kush, Pakistan
Pakistan - Hindu Kush & Karakoram
A 14-day road trip through the awe-inspiring Karakoram and Hindu Kush Mountain ranges of Northern Pakistan. These mountains contain a kaleidoscope of people as well as some of the earth's most incredible scenery. We'll...
Departures:
24th May - 6th Jun, 2025
Afghan Peaks Ski Race - Afghan Peaks Charitable Trust 2
Ski Afghanistan
Untamed Borders is the original ski company in Afghanistan and was the first company to run ski trips to Afghanistan, way back in 2011. On the snow you will be guided by a qualified...
Islamabad Marathon
Islamabad Marathon
This package offers travel and entrance to the Islamabad Marathon 2025. The Islamabad Marathon is Pakistan’s largest running event, showcasing the nations purpose-built capital. Established in the 1960s, the city features the stunning Margalla...
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Pakistan in 7 Days
A road trip from the Mughal city of Lahore to the oldest city in Pakistan, Peshawar. Stopping at Sufi shrines, Buddhist remains, Mughal mosques and energetic bazaars. A US$400 deposit is required to reserve...
Departures:
27th Nov - 3rd Dec, 2025
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Pakistan in 10 Days
A road trip along almost the entire length of Pakistan from Karachi in the Arabian Sea to the Mughal city of Lahore. Stopping at Sufi shrines, Buddhist remains, Mughal mosques and energetic bazaars along...
Departures:
21st Nov - 30th Nov, 2025
Pakistan trip 13 days
Pakistan in 13 Days
A road trip along almost the entire length of Pakistan from Karachi in the Arabian Sea to the city of Peshawar. Stopping at Sufi shrines, Buddhist remains, Mughal mosques and energetic bazaars along the...
Departures:
21st Nov - 3rd Dec, 2025