Highlights
Enjoy the stunning mountain scenery, cliff formations and alpine lakes throughout Kyrgyzstan
Swim in Lake Issyk-Kul, the world's second largest Alpine lake
Overnight stay in a Traditional yurt at Lake Song Kol
Visit the oldest bazaar in Central Asia in the city of Osh
Stunning journey across the Pamir Highway over it's High Peaks and Alpine Lakes
Soak in the atmosphere of colourful oriental bazaars and majestic fortresses in Dushanbe
Explore the ancient medressas, mausoleums and mosques in Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand
See ships marooned in the desert at the Aral Sea
Feel the intense heat coming from the Darwaza Gas Crater
Enjoy a cit
Soak in the atmosphere of colourful oriental bazaars and majestic fortresses in Dushanbe
Explore the ancient medressas, mausoleums and mosques in Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand
See ships marooned in the desert at the Aral Sea
Feel the intense heat coming from the Darwaza Gas Crater
Enjoy a cit
Itinerary
Follow one of the world's most well renowned highways; the Silk Road. This fantastic expedition will take you through some of the oldest cities and ancient trading routes in the world, you will also discover the stunning scenery as you get off the beaten track and into the wilderness of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan
days 1 - 4
Bishkek to Almaty and the Charyn Canyon
We leave Bishkek and head north east to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis and capital until 1997. Almaty is the largest and most ethnically and culturally diverse city in Kazakhstan. Set in the foothills of the Trans Lli Alatau mountains, the area has a ski resort at an elevation of 2,200 mtrs and enjoys a great amount of snow from November through to May. The city has many sights and attractions, including Ascension Cathedral in Panfilov Park; Abay Opera House; Golden Warrior Monument in the Republic Square and the giant Almaty Tower. Or for adrenaline lovers, why not ride the ‘Fast Coaster’ roller coaster, that is located on the side of a mountain and reaches speeds of 45 km per hour.
We continue east looking for amazing camping areas to explore and if time allows we may visit the Singing Dunes. We’ll also drive up to Kolsai Lake, from where you can hike further into the hills to Lake Kaindy. Our next stop is at Charyn Canyon, which is considered the Grand Canyon of Kazakhstan with its towering cliffs, eroded sedimentary rocks and some excellent hiking trails.
days 5 - 10
days 11 - 14
days 15
days 16 - 18
days 19 - 27
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days 29 - 32
days 33 - 36
days 37 - 40
days 41 - 43
days 44 - 45
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