Ashgabat to Bishkek – Silk Road Highlights
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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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