How much does it cost?

From A$16,875 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $12,104 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Transport for this tour is entirely by rail, though the evidence does not name specific train routes.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is a fully-escorted small group tour for over 50s, with Tour Leader Darrin Ford accompanying the group throughout.

Which countries does the tour visit?

All five 'Stans' of Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.

What is the accommodation like?

The evidence does not detail most accommodation, but one night is spent in a nomadic yurt at Issyk Kul lake.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

The Five Stans Silk Road Adventure 2026

27-day Silk Road rail tour through all five Central Asian 'Stans'

Railway Adventures' Five Stans Silk Road Adventure is a 27-day, fully-escorted small group tour by rail across all five 'Stans' of Central Asia, led by Tour Leader Darrin Ford. The route crosses steppes, deserts and mountains through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, taking in Bishkek, Karakol, Issyk Kul, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Ashgabat. Along the way, the group visits a bustling animal market in Karakol, stays overnight in a nomadic yurt at Issyk Kul lake, and explores ancient fortresses, mosques and mausoleums, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The evidence does not detail hotels, meals or a day-by-day schedule beyond these highlights. This trip suits travellers over 50 who want an extended small group rail journey through Central Asia's history and landscapes rather than a short city break.

What to know before you look closer

One night is spent in a nomadic yurt at Issyk Kul lake, a more basic style of accommodation than a hotel; confirm what facilities are available before booking.
Only one departure is listed, in August 2026; confirm availability and dates with Railway Adventures before booking.
The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this 27-day package; confirm the daily schedule, hotels and meals with Railway Adventures before booking.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$16,875 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $12,104 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Transport for this tour is entirely by rail, though the evidence does not name specific train routes.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is a fully-escorted small group tour for over 50s, with Tour Leader Darrin Ford accompanying the group throughout.
Which countries does the tour visit?: All five 'Stans' of Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
What is the accommodation like?: The evidence does not detail most accommodation, but one night is spent in a nomadic yurt at Issyk Kul lake.