Ashgabat To Bishkek (20 Days) Silk Road Highlights

Embark on a 20-day adventure from Ashgabat to Bishkek, traversing the historic Silk Road and experiencing the diverse landscapes and cultures of Central Asia. This tour takes you through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan, offering unique highlights such as the fiery Darwaza Gas Crater, camping under the stars in the Kara-Kum Desert, and exploring the ancient cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand. Marvel at the ships marooned in the desert at the Aral Sea, soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Dushanbe's bazaars, and journey through the scenic Fann Mountains and Fergana Valley. With a mix of camping and simple accommodations, this expedition promises an unforgettable experience of adventure and cultural immersion. Accommodation is split throughout this trip between simple hotels and hostels and camping. The variety of accommodation provided is great and often a totally unique experience, including bush camps with no facilities, yurts and simple village pensions. Some are well managed and some very basic. Oasis uses roomy three-person tents but only for two people. They are specially made for us to meet the tougher conditions of an expedition trip and have mosquito netting sewn into the door and windows. It would also be a good idea to bring your own freestanding mosquito net so as to give you the freedom of sleeping under the stars at night. At bush camps you will be living off the truck, so there will be no showers or en-suite facilities, so digging your own toilet pit with the shovels supplied is essential!