Istanbul To Beijing (16 Weeks) Turkey, Caucusus, The Stans & China (Caib98)

Embark on an extraordinary 98-day adventure from Istanbul to Beijing, traversing Turkey, Azerbaijan, the Stans, and China. Discover the ancient dwellings of Cappadoccia, witness the explosive mud volcanoes of Azerbaijan, and journey across the Caspian Sea. Experience the vast deserts of Turkmenistan on a 4X4 safari and feel the heat of the Darwaza Gas Crater. Explore the historic medressas and mausoleums of Bukhara and Samarkand, and marvel at the ever-changing landscapes of Tajikistan. Enjoy the stunning mountain scenery and alpine lakes of Kyrgyzstan, with an overnight stay in a traditional yurt. This adventure promises a blend of cultural immersion, breathtaking landscapes, and unique experiences. 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!