Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to China
Follow in the tracks of the old Silk Road. Discover some of the oldest cities in the world steeped in history and legend. Visit the legendary ‘Stan’s’ taking in the bizarre city of Ashgabat and the splendour of the Old Registan in Uzbekistan. Get outdoors in Kazakhstan and hike in the Aksu-Dzhabagly Nature Reserve, keeping an eye out for bears! Kyrgyzstan amazes with it’s deep mountain lakes and perenially snow capped peaks, before crossing the mighty Torugat Pass and traversing the whole of China. Pandas, Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall.
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
China – Chinese guide, Letter of Introduction & fees, Jiaohe Ruins, Maogao Caves, Boat Buddha Caves at Bingling Si, Labrang Tibetan Monastery, Huanglong National Park, Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Centre, Terracotta Army
Included
- Camping fees & equipment: tents, tables, chairs & cooking gear
- Accommodation – 50% camping in tents, 50% basic hotels & hostels
- Transport in expedition truck
- All road tolls and ferry crossings
- Crew – Driver & Tour Leader from start to Xi’an, Tour Leader Xi’an onwards
- Transport Xi'an to Singapore
Excluded
- Optional Excursions
- Flights, transfers, travel insurance, drinks, tips, visas, meals out
- Meals out or taken while in hotels or hostels – allow $20 day
Side trips / Optional extras
| Trip/extra | Cost |
|---|---|
| China – Museum entrances from $2 | USD $10 |
| Krygystan – Horse riding at Song Kol per day | USD $15 |
| Krygystan – overnight yurt stay at Song Kol | USD $10 |
| 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 |
| Uzbekistan – Bukhara – Ark | USD $5 |
| Uzbekistan – Kiva City sights pass | USD $13 |
| Kazakhstan – Entry to Aksu National Park | USD $10 |
| Kazakhstan – Day Hiking, Ranger & Entry in Aksu Nat. Reserve | USD $30 |
| China – Oasis Mingsha Shan Sand Dunes & Crescent Lake; entry $20 camel ride $18, microlite $50, sandboarding $30 | USD $118 |
| China – Jiayuguan – Last Fort – Great Wall of China | USD $20 |
| China – Turpan; Irrigation Channel $10, Grape Valley $10 | USD $20 |
| China – Gaochang, Bizeklik Caves & Astana Graves | USD $30 |
| China – Huanglong Park; Cable Car | USD $20 |
Departure Dates
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