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Travel the ancient Silk Road through the cities, mountains, villages and deserts that shaped Central Asia. Trek to a 3,500m ridge in Tajikistan’s Zeravshan range, wander Samarkand’s turquoise domes, and through Turkmenistan to the burning Darvaza Crater. Stay with local families, taste regional wines, and unwind in hammams along the way. A women-led journey of culture, nature, and discovery.
Hiking
Active
0–2: Cultural
A strong balance of cultural exploration and physical activity. Expect full days combining walking, local visits and time outdoors, sometimes over varied terrain. Participants should be comfortable being active and managing consecutive days on their feet, without the trip being physically demanding. A strong balance of cultural exploration and activity.
3-4: Cultural Active
Trips where planned physical activity forms a clear part of the itinerary alongside cultural experiences.
Expect full days that may include walking tours, local visits and full day or overnight hikes, sometimes at altitude and over varied but non-technical terrain. Participants should be comfortable with sustained daily activity.
5–6: Adventurous
Trips Trips where activity is a regular part of the day, combined with cultural experiences. Expect full days that include longer periods of movement over varied terrain, with day or overnight hikes. This level suits participants with a good general fitness who are comfortable staying active across several days.
7–8: Advanced
Expect mostly active days with sustained movement and elevation gain, across a varied programme of activities. Days are structured to balance physical effort with recovery time and cultural experiences. This level suits fit, well-prepared participants who are comfortable maintaining a steady pace over consecutive days and enjoy challenging.
9–10: Skilled
Designed for physically fit women, who already enjoy a specific activity (for example cycling, ski touring or trail running) as previous experience in the core activity is essential. No expedition conditions or extreme environments. These journeys prioritise sustained movement and endurance while remaining fully supported and culturally grounded.
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June 2026
September 2026
Highlights
Cross Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, tracing the Silk Road through ancient, towns and villages.
A multi-day trek through Tajikistan’s Zeravshan range,  from lush walnut valleys to high alpine ridges.
Wander Samarkand’s mosaicked squares, Kyzylkum citadels, and turquoise domes.
Stand at 3,500 m and look out across the vast, untouched Gissar Valley.
Go to the heart of Turkmenistan’s desert and watch the Darvaza Crater blaze beneath the star.
Enjoy wine tasting in an Uzbekistan winery, savouring wine from the Samarkands valley.
Unwind, She Peaks style, in a traditional local hammam and spa.
Stay in a mixture of boutique hotels, mountain home-stays and a desert camp.
Guided by a ShePeaks host, alongside our trusted, qualified, female guide from a Pamir mountain village in Tajikistan.
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