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Ashgabat to Bishkek Overview

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    • 4.50 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $2,675
      CAD $2,690
      AUD $2,600
      EUR €2,085
      GBP £1,620
      NZD $3,330
      ZAR R20,775
      CHF FR2,410
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $920
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $3,595*
      CAD $3,583*
      AUD $3,480*
      EUR €2,727*
      GBP £2,181*
      NZD $4,434*
      ZAR R27,173*
      CHF FR3,137*
      *
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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.

Trip Validity

  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel the Central Silk Road from Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan.

Follow the central Silk Road through Turkmenistan’s harshly beautiful deserts, Uzbekistan’s soaring mountain ranges and Kyrgyzstan’s sublime lakes. Travel to a land once home to brutal yet sophisticated khans and sultans, as well as the furthest reaches of the USSR. Offering the bold traveller a startling vision of Central Asian culture, from the futuristic Ashgabat to the relaxed charm of Bishkek, the central Silk Road journey is an enlightening experience full of memories to last a lifetime.

  • Visit the wilds of Chong Kemin National Park
  • Be amazed by the ferocity of Darvaza Gas Crater
  • Walk the lively streets of Ashgabat
  • Uncover Soviet memorabilia in Chorsu Bazaar
  • Practise your echoes in the canyons of Djety Oguz

Ashgabat to Bishkek Summary

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Day 1 Ashgabat

Start your Samarkand and Tamerlane’s Testament adventure among the futuristic architecture of Ashgabat. Spy the world's largest hand-woven rug or learn about the city's traumatic history at the Earthquake Museum.

Day 2 Darvaza

Sleep under the stars in the Karakum Desert. See the spectacular fires of the Darvaza Gas Crater.

Day 3 Bush Camp

Continue the Overland journey through the Karakum Desert, and take in the parched landscape of Asia's hottest desert.

Days 4-5 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.

Days 6-8 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 help create the awe-inspiring atmosphere.

Day 9 Nurata

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

Days 10-12 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.

Days 13-15 Tashkent

Visit Tashkent’s thriving Chorsu Bazaar to pick up Soviet-style souvenirs and admire the ornately decorated Kukeldash Medressa.

Day 16 Kokand/Fergana City

Enter the Fergana Valley and see the palace of the former Khan of Kokand.

Day 17 Arslanbob

Make tracks across the Fergana Valley into Kyrgyzstan.

Days 18-20 Kyrgyz Fergana Valley

Take a leisurely three day journey through the stunning mountains and national parks of Kyrgyzstan's Fergana Valley.

Days 21-22 Song-Kol Lake

Spend the night in a yurt near Song-Kol Lake and join in a game of ulak-tartysh.

Day 23 Kochkor

Mingle with friendly locals and relish Kyrgyz hospitality while enjoying a homestay in Kochkor.

Days 24-25 Djety Oguz Valley

Admire the lofty sandstone cliffs in Djety Oguz Valley.

Day 26 Karakol

Discover the remote, picturesque town of Karakol, complete with quaint tree-lined streets and colonial houses.

Days 27-28 Chong Kemin National Park

Set off on a leisurely hike along Chong Kemin River - or if feeling adventurous, perhaps tackle one of the tough 4000 m passes.

Days 29-30 Bishkek

Relax on the final days in Bishek. Why not stroll through the city's markets and haggle for bargains. Alternatively, relaxing in an Oak Park cafe and reflecting on the adventure is another good option!
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

  • Finish:

    Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 19

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (9 nts), Homestay (1 nt), Hotel (15 nts), Yurt (3 nts)

  • Transport:

    Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Animal market, Bukhara - Guided walking tour, Guided visits to Bibi Hanum Mosque & Shakh-I-Zinda, Registan Square & Tamerlane's Tomb, Hiking, Kochkor - Women's Felt Co-op, Kokand Khan's Palace and Mosque, Regional Museum, Sunday Market, Visit to ancient ruined city

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    1230kg 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 $2,675
    CAD $2,690
    AUD $2,600
    EUR €2,085
    GBP £1,620
    NZD $3,330
    ZAR R20,775
    CHF FR2,410
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    Kitty

    USD $920
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $3,595*
    CAD $3,583*
    AUD $3,480*
    EUR €2,727*
    GBP £2,181*
    NZD $4,434*
    ZAR R27,173*
    CHF FR3,137*
    *     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 $119
    CAD $119
    AUD $116
    EUR €90
    GBP £72
    NZD $147
    ZAR R905
    CHF FR104
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About Kyrgyzstan , Turkmenistan , Uzbekistan

    • 30
    • KDOXC
    • 4.50 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $2,675
      CAD $2,690
      AUD $2,600
      EUR €2,085
      GBP £1,620
      NZD $3,330
      ZAR R20,775
      CHF FR2,410
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $920
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $3,595*
      CAD $3,583*
      AUD $3,480*
      EUR €2,727*
      GBP £2,181*
      NZD $4,434*
      ZAR R27,173*
      CHF FR3,137*
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • 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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