steppes, deserts and bustling markets

Turkmenistan  Tajikistan  Uzbekistan  Kazakhstan  Kyrgyzstan Karakalpakstan PAMIR

Central Asia is one of the most ethnically diverse regions of the former USSR and a place where old myths, timeless traditions, Islamic culture, and Soviet pride blend together. Join us on a trip to the very heart of Soviet Asia and let us guide you through its world-famous attractions and off-the-beaten-path Soviet-era sights. From the colourful minarets of Samarkand to the green summer pastures in Kyrgyzstan, from the high peaks of Tajikistan to the disappearing waters of the Aral Sea in Karakalpakstan, and across scorching sands, lush forests, caravan cities, and USSR-era monuments, mosaics and architecture, we'll show you the Soviet Stans in all their all-too-often overlooked glory.

In addition to the itineraries published on the website we also offer tailored adventures, unusual travel routes and short city trips across and beyond Soviet Central Asia. Examples include: Soviet-centric tours in Mongolia, off-the-wall expeditions in Xinjiang, challenging hiking trails in the Yaghnob Valley, and 4x4 excursion across the Ustyurt Plateau in western Kazakhstan. Just email us at info@soviettours.com for more info about unadvertised tours.

I have not told half of what I saw in Central Asia.
Marco Polo  

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