Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Adventure
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Tour Overview
Travel into desert landscapes heavy with mysticism on this 19-day adventure through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Walk in the shadows of ancient, blue-tiled buildings in Samarkand, tap into the local way of living with home stays and yurt stays, watch the sun set over technicolour minarets in Khiva, toast to the eternal fire at Darvaza Crater and revel in the eastern-futurism of Ashgabat. Step off the beaten track and onto the ancient Silk Road in this revelatory tour through ancient lands.
Trip Code: KFSAC
Start
Tashkent
End
Ashgabat
Destination
Uzbekistan
Meals
17 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
High speed train, Private vehicle, 4x4 vehicle, Overnight Train, Metro, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (13 nights), Yurt Camp (2 night), Homestay (2 night), Overnight Train (1 night)
Days
19
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Take an incredible journey through parts of Central Asia that few people can find on a map, let alone have considered travelling to!
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Discover the history of the Silk Road – see the much-photographed Registan in Samarkand (one of the true pinnacles of Islamic architecture), spend time in World Heritage-listed Bukhara (a 6th-century city), visit the UNESCO-protected town of Khiva and explore the sprawling ruins of Mary.
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Witness the eternal flames of the Darvaza Crater, aka the 'Door to Hell' as you camp in isolated desert – this is one of the strangest, most mesmerising geological oddities on earth. Spend the evening warming yourself by the fire and sleeping in a yurt overlooking the crater.
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Get to know the stories and people of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan while sharing home-cooked meals with local families, including a home stay in the remote Nuratau Mountains in Uzbekistan and a rare chance to stay with a Turkmen family in Nohur village.
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Learn how Ashgabat rose from the devastation of an earthquake in 1948 and witness its often bizarre, but certainly memorable architecture on a city tour.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
17 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
High speed train, Private vehicle, 4x4 vehicle, Overnight Train, Metro, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (13 nights), Yurt Camp (2 night), Homestay (2 night), Overnight Train (1 night)
Included activities
- Bukhara - Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Bukhara - Ark Fortress
- Bukhara - Bolo Hauz Mosque
- Bukhara - Magoki Attori Mosque
- Bukhara - Kalon Minaret & Mosque
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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