Our Story
A blind spot for
the world. Everything
for us.
We built Indy Guide because the places that changed us most were the ones nobody seemed to know about — and the people living there deserved better than invisibility.
Good tourism needs the right people in the room.
We believe authentic travel experiences happen when curious, open-minded guests connect directly with engaged local hosts. Indy Guide is the platform that makes that connection possible — transparent, verified, and fair for both sides.
Local Communities
Every booking puts money directly into the hands of local guides, drivers, and hosts — not international operators. We're passionate about the countries and people we work with.
Underrated Destinations
Central Asia, the Caucasus, Mongolia, and beyond — we showcase places the world underestimates and correct the misperceptions that keep travelers away.
Travelers Like You
Fixed prices, verified hosts, and hundreds of real reviews. We make a notoriously opaque market transparent — so you can plan with confidence, not guesswork.
Four steps to a life-changing trip.
Browse or Post a Trip Request
Choose from listed offers or post your own Trip Request and collect offers from local hosts.
Connect with Your Host
Discuss your itinerary, preferences, and details directly with your local expert.
Secure with a 10% Deposit
Pay a small deposit online by credit card. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Receive Confirmation
Get a full email confirmation with every detail of your trip locked in.
Built by travelers,
for travelers.
Ati
Co-Founder · Strategy & Product
A Kazakh born in Turkey and raised in Switzerland, Ati spent a decade in Swiss banking before a journey to Kazakhstan changed everything. Stepping onto the sunlit steppes of his ancestral homeland, he felt a connection he'd never experienced in a boardroom. That trip became the spark for Indy Guide — a platform born from a simple desire: to share what these places are really like.
Alexandra
Co-Founder · Marketing & Communications
Swiss-born with Austrian roots, Alexandra brings sharp business acumen and a genuine love for people. A honeymoon trip through Central Asia that began as a journey of love quickly became a deeper passion. "It was about embracing the soul of Kazakhstan," she says — its golden steppes, nomadic traditions, and warmth. Today she ensures every Indy Guide initiative echoes that respect.
Meet Nomad.
Indy Guide combines two words: Independent and Guide. Our camel mascot, Nomad, represents the same spirit — trustworthy, resilient, always finding a path regardless of conditions.
Like Indy, the legendary explorer, we believe the most unforgettable journeys start where the map ends. That's exactly where we'll take you.
