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Beijing to Ashgabat Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $6,310
      CAD $6,350
      AUD $6,135
      EUR €4,915
      GBP £3,825
      NZD $7,865
      ZAR R49,050
      CHF FR5,690
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $2,160
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $8,470*
      CAD $8,447*
      AUD $8,202*
      EUR €6,422*
      GBP £5,142*
      NZD $10,457*
      ZAR R64,072*
      CHF FR7,398*
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Trip Validity

  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Explore Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan as you travel from Beijing to Istanbul.

Get ready for a massive overland adventure from the bustling streets of Beijing to the futuristic city of Ashgabat. Travel through some of the planet's most remote, wild and unique wildernesses along the legendary Silk Road into Turkey. Pass through the mountain-scapes of Kyrgyzstan, pitch a tent beneath the stars in the Karakum Desert, and arrive at secluded sections of the snaking Great Wall. From China to Turkmenistan and beyond, this adventure will introduce you to the friendly and hospitable locals who call these rugged lands home. If you're longing for an epic overland odyssey, away from the tourist crowds and through some of the world's last wild terrains, then this journey is just for you.

  • Admire quaint Karakol
  • Admire the Buddhist art at the Mogao Caves
  • Discover the romance of the Silk Road in Samarkand
  • Explore the historic town of Bukhara
  • Meet local shepherds on a yurt stay
  • See the Army of Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an
  • See the dramatic glaciers adorning the Ala Archa Canyon
  • Wander through Beijing’s’ Forbidden City

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Beijing to Ashgabat Summary

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Days 50-51 Song Kul Lake

Stay in traditional yurt accommodation and experience nomad life in the lush pastures surrounding the beautiful Song-Kol Lake.

Days 52-54 Kyrgyz Fergana Valley

Spend a leisurely three days journeying through the stunning mountains and lakes of Kyrgyzstan's Fergana Valley.

Day 55 Arslanbob

Make tracks across the Ferghana Valley to Arslanbob.

Day 56 Kokand/Fergana City

Enter Uzbekistan and see the palace of the former Khan of Kokand.

Days 57-58 Tashkent

Arrive in Tashkent, shop for fresh produce at the Chorsu Bazaar and perhaps grab some Soviet paraphernalia from a market.

Days 59-61 Samarkand

Travel to one of Central Asia's most magical cities, Uzbekistan’s Samarkand. Discover the romance of the Silk Road in this perfectly preserved city full of exotic architecture and majestic buildings.

Day 62 Yurt Stay

Spend a night in a yurt camp with the local nomads, sleeping among the dunes of the Red Desert.

Days 63-65 Bukhara

Get to know Central Asia's holiest city, where the combination of buildings spanning a thousand years and a thoroughly lived-in Old Town combine to create an awe-inspiring atmosphere.

Days 66-67 Khiva

Gaze up at the ancient walls surrounding Khiva and imagine how they once provided sanctuary for weary Silk Road travellers. Explore the historic and perfectly preserved Old Town, beautifully decorated in classic turquoise tiles.

Day 68 Kunye Urgench

Follow a local trading route through harsh desert sands, and meet the nomadic people who call this inhospitable region home.

Day 69 Darwasa

Drive across the Karakum Desert. If time allows, see the amazing Darvaza Gas Crater.

Days 70-72 Ashgabat

End your adventure among the futuristic architecture of Ashgabat's skyline. Spy the world's largest hand-woven rug or learn about the city's traumatic history at the Earthquake Museum.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Beijing, China

  • Finish:

    Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 21

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (15 nts), Cave house (1 nt), Guesthouse (3 nts), Homestay (1 nt), Hotel (41 nts), Yurt (5 nts)

  • Transport:

    Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Beijing - Forbidden City, Chengde - Bisu Shanzhuang, Chengde - Puning Temple, City Tour, Bukhara, Darwasa Gas Crater, Datong - Hanging Monastery, Dunhuang - Maogao Caves, Fort & Wall Entrance Jiayuguan, Guided visits to Bibi Hanum Mosque & Shakh-I-Zinda, Registan Square & Tamerlane's Tomb, Hiking, Jinshanling - Great Wall, Kashgar - Sunday & Animal Bazaars, Kochkor - Women's Felt Co-op, Kokand Khan's Palace and Mosque, Lijiashan - Black Dragon Temple, Liujiaxia - Bingling Si Caves, Pingliang - Kongtong Mountain, Sunday Market, Turpan - Jiaohe riuns, Visit to ancient ruined city, Wutai Shan - Taihui Temple Cluster, Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors guided tour, Yan'an - Revolution Museum & CCP Headquarters site

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    2952kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. Some destinations visited on this trip do not have consulates in Australia and New Zealand. We recommend that travellers from these countries book the WESTBOUND itinerary of this trip where some visas can be obtained en route.
    2. Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.
    3. Combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details.

  • Trip price from

    USD $6,310
    CAD $6,350
    AUD $6,135
    EUR €4,915
    GBP £3,825
    NZD $7,865
    ZAR R49,050
    CHF FR5,690
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    Kitty

    USD $2,160
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $8,470*
    CAD $8,447*
    AUD $8,202*
    EUR €6,422*
    GBP £5,142*
    NZD $10,457*
    ZAR R64,072*
    CHF FR7,398*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $117
    CAD $117
    AUD $113
    EUR €89
    GBP £71
    NZD $145
    ZAR R889
    CHF FR102
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About China , Kyrgyzstan , Turkmenistan , Uzbekistan

    • 72
    • CDOYC
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $6,310
      CAD $6,350
      AUD $6,135
      EUR €4,915
      GBP £3,825
      NZD $7,865
      ZAR R49,050
      CHF FR5,690
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $2,160
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $8,470*
      CAD $8,447*
      AUD $8,202*
      EUR €6,422*
      GBP £5,142*
      NZD $10,457*
      ZAR R64,072*
      CHF FR7,398*
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Overland
    • Basix
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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