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Xi'an to Ashgabat Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,950
      CAD $4,980
      AUD $4,810
      EUR €3,855
      GBP £3,000
      NZD $6,170
      ZAR R38,470
      CHF FR4,465
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $1,650
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $6,600*
      CAD $6,582*
      AUD $6,389*
      EUR €5,006*
      GBP £4,006*
      NZD $8,150*
      ZAR R49,945*
      CHF FR5,770*
      *
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  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel on an overland adventure from the Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an to the zany city of Ashgabat. Travel through some of the planet's most remote, wild and unique wildernesses along the legendary Silk Road from China. Pass through the mountain-scapes of Kyrgzystan, pitch a tent beneath the stars in the Karakum Desert and shop with locals at Kashgar's Sunday market. From China to Uzbekistan 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 journey, away from the tourist crowds and through some of the world's last wild terrains, then this tour is for you.

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Xi'an to Ashgabat Summary

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Days 50-51 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 52 Kunye Urgench

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

Day 53 Darwasa

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

Days 54-56 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:

    Xi'an, 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), Guesthouse (3 nts), Homestay (1 nt), Hotel (26 nts), Yurt (5 nts)

  • Transport:

    Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Bingli Si Buddah Caves, entrance, Lanzhou, City Tour, Bukhara, Darwasa Gas Crater, Fort & Wall Entrance Jiayuguan, Guided Tour of Terracotta Warriors, Guided visits to Bibi Hanum Mosque & Shakh-I-Zinda, Registan Square & Tamerlane's Tomb, Hiking, Jaohe Ruins, Turpan, Kashgar - Sunday & Animal Bazaars, Kochkor - Women's Felt Co-op, Kokand Khan's Palace and Mosque, Maogao Grottoes, Entrance, incl local guide,Dunhuang, Sunday Market, Visit to ancient ruined city

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    2296kg 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 $4,950
    CAD $4,980
    AUD $4,810
    EUR €3,855
    GBP £3,000
    NZD $6,170
    ZAR R38,470
    CHF FR4,465
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    USD $1,650
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  • Total price from

    USD $6,600*
    CAD $6,582*
    AUD $6,389*
    EUR €5,006*
    GBP £4,006*
    NZD $8,150*
    ZAR R49,945*
    CHF FR5,770*
    *     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 $114
    EUR €89
    GBP £71
    NZD $145
    ZAR R891
    CHF FR103
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About China , Kyrgyzstan , Turkmenistan , Uzbekistan

    • 56
    • CDVWC
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,950
      CAD $4,980
      AUD $4,810
      EUR €3,855
      GBP £3,000
      NZD $6,170
      ZAR R38,470
      CHF FR4,465
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $1,650
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $6,600*
      CAD $6,582*
      AUD $6,389*
      EUR €5,006*
      GBP £4,006*
      NZD $8,150*
      ZAR R49,945*
      CHF FR5,770*
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • 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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