Kalpak Travel
Small group tours of Central Asia
Swiss-based Kalpak Travel are the authorities in organising small group and private tours to Central Asia. Unlike most tour operators, Kalpak Travel focus exclusively on Central Asia, giving them unparalleled expertise and top-quality operations. The founders, Luca and Aijan, spend most of the year in the region; researching new routes, uncovering unique experiences for their guests, and quality checking every hotel and guesthouse. Their guests come from as far afield as Australia, North America, and beyond, to get a unique insight into the fascinating culture and history of the "Five Stans."
Good to know
- Flexible rebookings: change dates at no cost
- Small groups, max 12 people
- The leading Central Asia specialists
Key information
| Destinations | Central Asia |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Kalpak Travel Reviews
What people are saying about Kalpak Travel
Sten-Enok, Norway
01/11/2018
I got a tip to visit the webpage for Kalpak and have not regretted since. They arrange trips to Central Asia and do it really well. They are professional, respond to inquiries instantly, are very flexible and know the region well. I was in contact with Luca for a combination of mountain biking and trekking in the Fann mountains in Tajikistan. My experience is solely positive; truly professional and passionate about the region.
Mind you, Kalpak uses local resources and is responsible tourism. I really recommend Kalpak Travel! They make astonishing trips to Central Asia and are professional, serious and responsible.
Spencer, Australia
01/07/2018
We had a fabulous 13-day tour of Central Asia - Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan - in May/June. Luca, the owner of Kalpak Travel, has been very reliable and committed to giving excellent service. He was constantly keeping in touch during our trip to ensure that everything was running smoothly.
The guides in each city spoke excellent English and were extremely informative on all aspects of Central Asia. In Almaty, we were invited to have dinner at our tour guide's home. The food was fabulous and we had a wonderful evening….
We were very lucky to have Kalpak Travel as our tour company which exceeded our expectations with flying colours. We highly recommend Kalpak Travel if you are planning a hassle-free tour of Central Asia.
Rebecca, USA
01/07/2018
We had a wonderful 3.5 week trip through the 5 Stans. I feel like I've seen the highlights in case I don't get the opportunity to return, but I most certainly DO want to return and see more. These are the warmest and most welcoming people I have every encountered.
My regret is that Kalpak does not arrange trips for other parts of the world, as I truly enjoyed every minute of working with them, and would love to do so again. SUPERLATIVE service.
Kalpak Travel tours
Best of Central Asia
Experience the people, history and nature of the 'Five Stans
| Destinations | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan |
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| Activity | Active, Walking, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Historical Cities of Central Asia
Following in the footsteps of Marco Polo
| Destinations | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan |
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| Activity | Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Best of Uzbekistan - 2022
Explore Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
| Destinations | Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent |
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| Activity | Adventure, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Highlights of Kazakhstan
Tour Kazakhstan's history in one week
| Destinations | Nur-Sultan (Astana), Charyn Canyon, Aktau, Ustyurt Plateau, Almaty |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Uzbekistan in Depth
Explore Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Termez and Fergana Valley
| Destinations | Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Termez, Derbent, Fergana Valley |
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| Activity | Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Best of Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan
Follow the footsteps of the Kyrgyz Nomads and ancient Silk Road traders
| Destinations | Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Tajikistan Trekking in the Fann Mountains
Guided hiking tour through the Fann Mountains
| Destinations | Dushanbe, Fann Mountains, Panjakent |
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| Activity | Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Highlights of Tajikistan
Experience the cultural and natural highlights of Tajikistan
| Destinations | Dushanbe, Fann Mountains, Panjakent, Seven Lakes, Khujand, Iskanderkul, Nofin |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Indigenous Tourism, History, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Kyrgyzstan Trekking Tour
Explore the home of Kyrgyz nomads on foot
| Destinations | Kyrgyzstan |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Kazakhstan Explorer
Kazakhstan’s dramatic landscapes and diverse cities
| Destinations | Kazakhstan |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
Best of Kyrgyzstan
Experience the cultural and natural highlights of Kyrgyzstan
| Destinations | Kyrgyzstan |
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| Activity | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Museums & Galleries |
| Tour Type | Small group tour, Private guided tour |
What's included
All trips with Kalpak Travel include the following services. Get in touch to find out more.
| Accommodation |
Kalpak trips visit a combination of quality hotels, traditional Yurt camps, guesthouses, and camping (all equipment provided). Get in touch for more information. |
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| Guided excursions |
Expert, English-speaking guides accompany you throughout the entire trip, giving you unique insights into the local culture and history. |
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| Ground transfers |
All airport collections, hotel transfers and rail journeys are included. |
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| All meals |
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included in the price. You're not obliged to eat every meal with the group, and your guide will happily direct you to recommended local restaurants and markets if you prefer. |
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| Internal flights |
Domestic/internal flights are included where applicable. |
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| Camping equipment |
All equipment for overnight stays in Yurt camps is provided. |
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