Central Asia, the “Five Stans” (Kazakhstan, Krygyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) may also be referred to as the “Land of the Caravans.”  Central Asia stands at the heart of the Silk Road. It encompasses a vast range of landscapes from the deserts of Turkmenistan and the steppes of Kazakhstan to the stunning mountains of Kyrgyzstan.The silk road trade routes had a wide ranging impact on many cultures.  They opened the lines of communication and trade between previously isolated societies resulted in rich diversity and significant cultural growth well documented in the regions history. The Central Asia region is famous not only for the many branches of the silk route that ply within, but also as the birthplace of great empire builders such as the Moghuls and Tamerlane.

Enjoy a Central Asian travel adventure covering parts of the Silk Route with Original World and experience an exciting journey back in time.  Join us as we travel the Silk Road trade routes where participants will not only follow the historic roads traveled by the caravans but will also venture into small off-the-path villages for a glimpse of rural life.