Hidden deep in the mountains near Kyrgyzstan’s Chinese border, Tash Rabat was one of the highlights of our family road trip. We stayed in a remote yurt camp, explored the ancient Silk Road caravanserai and watched wild horses roam through the surrounding mountains — an experience we’ll never forget.

Planning a trip through Central Asia can feel overwhelming at first, so here’s a simple breakdown of exactly how we travelled through the region as a family over five weeks.

We arrived in Central Asia wildly underprepared for the cold… and still ended up having one of the greatest adventures of our lives. Here’s what we learned, what we wish we’d packed, and what actually mattered most.

Explore the wild beauty of Kyrgyzstan with kids! From ancient caravanserais and mountain yurts to wild horses and remote alpine landscapes. A family adventure off the beaten path. 2 week itinerary for Kyrgyzstan with Kids.