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WE GO WHERE THE STORIES ARE.
Faraway Points Travel creates small-group journeys to extraordinary places shaped by history, culture and human stories. A travel community dedicated to extraordinary destinations and unforgettable stories.
From Soviet spaceports and forgotten Cold War sites to remote communities and unusual overland journeys, we travel beyond the usual tourist trail.
Small groups. Authentic experiences. Real adventures.
WHAT OUR TRAVELLERS SAY
Small groups. Unusual places. Real feedback from people who travelled with us.
★★★★★
“Faraway truly lives up to its name with curated trips really off the beaten path. Shane is a traveller’s traveller and you can’t go wrong in finding unique destinations.”
Praveen M.
United States
★★★★★
“We visited all the accessible historic sites in the area. We got transportation, water, food, accommodation, and a cheerful tour guide. FP even helped me figure out my Kazakhstan travel plans beyond my Baikonur Cosmodrome tour. I would absolutely sign up for another Faraway Points tour.”
Jesslyn T.
Indonesia
★★★★★
“I had a fabulous time with Faraway team! One of the best tours out there. Highly recommend them.”
Parind S.
United States
UPCOMING TOURS
BAIKONUR COSMODROME LAUNCH
Baikonur | Kazakhstan
Baikonur | Kazakhstan
Step inside the birthplace of human spaceflight. Witness a live rocket launch, explore restricted Soviet-era launch facilities, and discover the history behind Sputnik, Yuri Gagarin and the space race.
DATES | 2 - 4 MARCH 2027
SEMIPALATINSK: POLYGON
Semey | Kazakhstan
Semey | Kazakhstan
Journey into the former Soviet Union's nuclear testing ground. Explore Atomic Lake, abandoned military installations, underground bunkers and forgotten Cold War sites, and uncover the legacy of more than 450 nuclear tests.
DATES | 6 - 8 MARCH 2027 (PROVISIONAL)
CAMBODIA DARK HISTORY
Anlong Veng | Cambodia
Anlong Veng | Cambodia
Go beyond the temples of Angkor and explore Cambodia's darker past. Visit former Khmer Rouge strongholds, historical sites and places associated with the final years of Pol Pot's regime, uncovering stories that shaped modern Cambodia.
DATES | TBC
AFGHANISTAN: BEYOND THE HEADLINES
Kabul | Afghanistan
Kabul | Afghanistan
Discover a country shaped by decades of conflict but rich in history, culture and human stories. Explore historic landmarks, bustling bazaars and everyday Afghan life, beyond the headlines that have defined the country.
DATES | TBC
WENCHANG SPACE LAUNCH
Wenchang, Hainan | China
Wenchang, Hainan | China
Experience China's rapidly growing space programme at the coastal Wenchang Space Launch Site. Witness the power of a rocket launch and discover China's ambitions in lunar exploration and the next generation of spaceflight.
DATES | TBC
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