Silk Road Odyssey (trip)

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Silk Road Odyssey

  • Bishkek Airport, Kyrgyzstan
  • Culture & Nature
Kyrgyzstan, Asia

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from £3,195* per person23 DaysJuly
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel 12 people max
Kyrgystan, China, Tajikistan & Uzbekistan - This unique Wild Frontiers tour takes you on an epic cultural journey along the Old Silk Road through some of Central Asia’s most spectacular mountains, lively bazaars and ancient towns. Our aim is to stick as closely as possible to the ancient trade routes even though modern borders and some rough roads do not always make this an easy thing to do! Traversing parts of Kyrgyzstan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the route offers adventure and culture in equal measure. Riding horses or walking in the mountains by Son Kul Lake or the ancient caravanserai of Tash Rabat will give you a chance to witness the Tien Shan Mountains at their most beautiful. While wandering through the gargantuan sites of Samarkand or sleepy Bukhara, you will be taken back to the heyday of the Silk Road. For those with a sense of adventure, an interest in history and culture - and a good amount of energy - it is a trip you will remember for a very long time to come.

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Kyrgyzstan, Asia

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Itinerary

Day 1: Tour starts in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)

Today is at leisure given that the suggested group flights arrive in the early hours of Day 2.
Day 2: In Bishkek

We have a casual wander around this relaxed capital, taking in such sights as the Osh Bazaar.
Day 3: Bishkek - Son Kul

We ride our ex-Soviet trucks into the mountains and the incredible 3000m glacial lake of Son Kul.
Day 4: In Son Kul

A free day to explore this stunning region on foot or horseback, or simply hang out with the nomads.
Day 5: Son Kul - Tash Rabat

We drive through the spectacular Mountains of Heaven to the famous Caravanserai of Tash Rabat.
Day 6: In Tash Rabat

A full day in this beautful valley with further opportunities to walk, horse-ride or relax and take in the mountain scenery.
Day 7: Tash Rabat - Kashgar (China)

We cross into China and head to vibrant Kashgar which provides a stark contrast to mountain life.
Day 8: In Kashgar

A day to explore this great city where the old town and markets remain as they were centuries ago.
Day 9: In Kashgar

Today we experience the Yakshambe Bazaar, the biggest of its kind in central Asia and quite a sight!
Day 10: Kashgar - Sary Tash (Kyrgyzstan)

Take a stunning drive back into Kyrgyzstan and over the Irkishtam Pass with the High Pamirs above.
Day 11: Sary Tash - Osh

We rise early for a classic view of Lenin Peak before crossing Tol Dek Pass into 3000-year-old Osh.
Day 12: Osh - Kokand (Uzbekistan)

Pass through the Fergana Valley and stop in Margilon to see silk weaving from cocoon to end product.
Day 13: Kokand - Khodjent (Tajikistan)

Travel to Khodjent where Alexander the Great kept his armies and swim in the famous Syr Darya River.
Day 14: Khodjent - Fan Mountains

Driving through the Fan Mountains and crossing Shakristan Pass is always one of the trip highlights.
Day 15: In Fan Mountains

We drive south to Tajikistan relaxed capital, where therell be time to enjoy a few home comforts.
Day 16: Fan Mountains -Dushanbe

We drive south to Tajikistan relaxed capital, where therell be time to enjoy a few home comforts.
Day 17: Dushanbe - Samarkand (Uzbekistan)

A long day which sees us make our final border crossing into Uzbekistan as we make for the Silk Road city of Samarkand.
Day 18: In Samarkand

All day in this incredible town visiting mosques, tombs and bazaars as if we have gone back in time.
Day 19: Samarkand - Bukhara

This is a 4hr drive with an old caravanserai on route, before arriving at our wonderful guesthouse.
Day 20: In Bukhara

The best way to discover Bukhara is to get lost in the streets of silk weaving and knife carving.
Day 21: Bukhara - Khiva

Our final major drive crosses the desert and arrives at a converted Madrassa in this UNESCO town.
Day 22: Khiva - Tashkent

Soak up the sites, including the Kukhna Arc and the Jama Majid mosque, before our evening flight.
Day 23: Tour ends in Tashkent

The suggested group flight departs early while for everyone else we conclude after breakfast.

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