Tien Shan Mountains
12+ Years of Field Excellence • Est. 2014

Journeys That Change How You See The World

Premier licensed incoming tour operator and overland logistics specialist based in Bishkek. Dedicated to regenerative travel, nomadic preservation, and direct community prosperity across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

12+
Years of Field Operations
High-altitude & cross-border expertise
30,000+
Travelers Guided
Across 45+ international nationalities
5
Central Asian Nations
Full regional DMC coverage
70%+
Direct Local Benefit
Retained by rural families & yurt camps
Arlan Kharov

Arlan Kharov

Founder & CEO, Asia Expeditions
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Founder's Manifesto
“We don’t view Central Asia as merely a destination to photograph. It is a living, breathing tapestry of nomadic wisdom, mountain dignity, and sacred Silk Road sanctuaries. Every journey we craft must enrich both our guests and the families who welcome them.”

Founded in Bishkek in 2014, Asia Expeditions began with a solitary 4WD vehicle and an ambition to open untouched alpine passes to mindful global travelers. Today, with over 12 years of uninterrupted operations and more than 30,000 travelers hosted, our guiding philosophy remains unchanged: pure authenticity, rigorous mountain safety, and unconditional respect for our host communities.

Pillars of Excellence

Our Core Principles

The non-negotiable standards that govern every itinerary, high pass crossing, and community partnership.

01

People First

At the heart of every expedition are travelers, local guides, drivers, craftswomen, nomadic herders, and host families. We build lifelong relationships grounded in dignity and trust.

02

Cultural Reverence

The ancient heritage of the Silk Road is a living legacy. We immerse travelers in centuries-old traditions, felt crafts, and folk epics with deep respect and zero artificial staging.

03

Environmental Guardianship

Alpine lakes, Tien Shan glaciers, and sacred steppes are fragile treasures. We strictly adhere to Leave No Trace ethics, zero single-use plastics, and active mountain conservation.

04

Community Prosperity

Remote highland communities receive direct economic benefits: over 70% of tour spending stays with rural yurt camps, horse breeders, and female artisan cooperatives.

05

Raw Authenticity & Excellence

Real nomads, vetted high-altitude logistics, prepared 4x4 expedition vehicles, and uncompromising safety standards on the world's most dramatic mountain passes.

06

Integrity Always

Transparent pricing, official government permits, and unwavering commitment to client safety and partner contracts under all circumstances.

Our Team

Leadership & Key Management

Aisha Suleimanova
Director of Kazakh
Adventures
Aisha Suleimanova
Arlan Kharov
CEO
Arlan Kharov
info@asia-expeditions.net
Urmat Moldokmatov
Director of Asia
Expeditions
Urmat Moldokmatov
Tazabekova Saltanat
Head of Operations
Tazabekova Saltanat
Serekova Akylai
Transport Director
Serekova Akylai
Luana Rinaldi
Sales Director
Luana Rinaldi
Khan Sofia
Business Development
Manager
Khan Sofia
partnerships@asia-expeditions.org

Supported by our wider team of tour operators, coordinators, guides, drivers and local specialists across Central Asia.

Vehicles for Our Tours

From sedans to full-size coaches, we select the right vehicle for your group size and itinerary.

  • Kia K7 / Kia K5
  • Toyota Camry 70
  • Hyundai Sonata
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213)
  • S-Class (W222)
  • Mercedes-Maybach S600
Sedan — Kia K7, Toyota Camry 70, Mercedes E-Class
Sedan
  • Toyota Prado
  • Toyota Land Cruiser 200
  • Lexus LX 570
  • Toyota Sequoia
SUV — Toyota Prado, Land Cruiser 200, Lexus LX 570
SUV
  • Hyundai Starex
  • Kia Carnival
  • Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Minivan — Hyundai Starex, Kia Carnival, Mercedes V-Class
Minivan
  • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
  • AsiaStar
Minibus — Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, AsiaStar
Minibus
  • Zhongtong
  • Yutong
Coach — Zhongtong, Yutong
Coach

Plan Your Journey With Us

Direct communication with our Bishkek headquarters. Custom itineraries prepared within 24 hours.