Ashgabat to Bishkek – Silk Road Highlights

In the footsteps of Alexander the Great and Marco Polo on this groundbreaking & challenging expedition along ancient trading routes. Visit the legendary ‘Stan’s’ taking in the bizarre city of Ashgabat and the splendour of the Old Registan in Uzbekistan.  Experience a night in a Yurt and camp in the epic wilderness of Kyrgyzstan.

Included
Turkmenistan – Letter of Introduction support and fees, Ashgabat, Darvaza Gas Craters
Uzbekistan – Historic cities; Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand
Kazakhstan – Aksu-Dzhabagly Nature Reserve
Kyrgyzstan – Ala-Archa Nature Reserve, Lakes Issyk-Kul, Semenovskre Gorge, Yurt Stay by Lake Song Kol, Tash Rabat Caravanserai

Included

• Transport on expedition truck with crew
• Accommodation – 50% camping in tents, 50% basic hotels & hostels
• Camping fees & equipment: tents, tables, chairs & cooking gear

Excluded

• Flights, visas, transfers, personal insurance, drinks, meals out, tips
• Optional excursions/side trips
• Meals out or taken while in hotels or hostels – allow $20 day

Side trips / Optional extras

Trip/extra	Cost
Turkmenistan – Ashgabat – Nat Museum $10, carpet museum $9, Arch of Neutrality $2	USD $21
Uzbekistan – Samarkand – entry $10, Ave of Mausoleums $5, Registan $7, Bibi Khanym Mosque $5, Afrasiab ruins & museum $4	USD $10

Departure Dates

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