Ashgabat To Bishkek (46 Days) Silk Road Highlights & Kyrgyzstan Overland

Embark on an unforgettable 37-day adventure from Ashgabat to Bishkek, traversing the historic Silk Road and the breathtaking landscapes of Central Asia. This tour takes you through five countries—Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan—offering a rich tapestry of cultural and natural wonders. Marvel at the surreal sight of ships marooned in the desert at the Aral Sea, explore the ancient medressas and mausoleums in Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand, and journey through Tajikistan's high peaks and alpine lakes. Experience the vibrant Fergana Valley, visit Central Asia's oldest bazaar in Osh, and enjoy an overnight stay in a traditional yurt at Lake Song Kol. The tour also includes a swim in Lake Issyk-Kul, the world's second-largest alpine lake, and stunning mountain scenery throughout Kyrgyzstan. Travel comfortably in a purpose-built expedition truck, with a mix of camping and simple accommodations, making this an adventure of a lifetime. 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!