Explore Wild Central Asia
Experience untamed landscapes, breathtaking trails, and genuine hospitality.

TRAVEL off the map
live the unknown

I created Arbustan to invite people to travel differently — to slow down, connect with places and people, and rediscover the meaning of real adventure.

Tommaso, founder & tour leader
Tommaso Aguzzi has been exploring and living Central Asia since 2017, switching between teaching, doing academic fieldwork, backpacking across the region, and hiking its mountains.
Having travelled to 40+ countries, he combines his passion for photography with outdoor adventure, always chasing places, people, and stories far beyond the ordinary.
The Human Connection
There is a spirit in these journeys, the warmth of hospitality, the laughter shared around a yurt fire, the taste of homemade bread and tea, the smiles of the people
It lives in the encounters with locals, in their stories, and in the small details that make each moment unforgettable.

Testimonial
Stories from Our Fellow Travelers
"The Real Central Asia"
It would have been worth taking this trip just for the Fann Mountains. But then there were also the bazaars, the mosaics, the breathtaking mosques, and watermelons and chai at every turn. Tommaso was an excellent guide, leading us with respect, lightness, and spontaneity to get to know (or at least begin to know) Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Location: Uzbekistan & Tajikistan
"A Trip with Heart and Soul"
Tommaso offers tours that combine the culture and history of Central Asian countries with treks through enchanting, untouched mountains. He conveys his passion and enthusiasm for these lands and the people you meet along the way. We really appreciated his care and attention in connecting with locals and the environment. Highly recommended!
Location: Uzbekistan & Tajikistan
"The trip I needed"
A trip with top-notch nature content, in places untouched by mass tourism, or rather, I would say, unpopulated. Tommaso's sensitivity and knowledge, with respect for places and people, is the added value of this trip. It is a journey, not just simple tourism.Furthermore, it's easy to create a connection with Tommaso, because he's very passionate and loves the places you visit.
Location: Kazakhstan









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