Bishkek To Ashgabat (31 Days) Silk Road Highlights

Embark on a 20-day adventure from Bishkek to Ashgabat, traversing the historic Silk Road through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Experience the breathtaking mountain scenery and alpine lakes of Kyrgyzstan, explore the ancient bazaar in Osh, and journey through the silk-producing Fergana Valley. Marvel at the scenic Fann Mountains and the high peaks and lakes of Tajikistan. Immerse yourself in the vibrant bazaars and majestic fortresses of Dushanbe, and discover the ancient medressas, mausoleums, and mosques in Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand. Witness the surreal sight of ships marooned in the desert at the Aral Sea and visit the awe-inspiring Darvaza Gas Crater. This adventure tour offers a mix of camping and simple accommodations, providing a unique and unforgettable experience. 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!