Trip Inspiration

Canyons, Steppes & the Silk Road

Canyons, Steppes & the Silk Road

Travel through a country larger than Western Europe where futuristic cities give way to alpine lakes, vast steppes, and canyons that stretch toward the Chinese border.

Explore Kazakhstan with private guides, helicopters, and luxury camps designed to make some of Central Asia’s most remote landscapes accessible.

9 Days

“The hotel our travel designer recommended was one we never would have chosen on our own, and it ended up shaping our entire trip. We’re thrilled!”
— Traveler

Trip highlights

Every trip RTC builds is reflective of the traveler.

This means what you see is a starting point, and we can take any trip inspiration and custom build a new experience around you, your wants and your budget.

Begin in Almaty with a private food and architecture tour exploring the city’s Soviet history and rapidly changing contemporary culture.
Fly by helicopter into the Tian Shan Mountains for a privately guided hike and picnic beside remote alpine lakes.
Explore Charyn Canyon before the busiest hours and continue into landscapes few international travelers reach.
Stay in a luxury camp on the Kazakh steppe with private chefs, astronomers, and guides.
Meet eagle hunters, horsemen, and families preserving nomadic traditions that have shaped Central Asia for centuries.