Ashgabat to Bishkek Itinerary

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Make tracks across the Fergana Valley into Kyrgyzstan.

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

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

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

Admire the lofty sandstone cliffs in Djety Oguz Valley.

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

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

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!