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Journeys: Echoes of the Silk Road

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23 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Discover the dynamic contrasts of Central Asia in Almaty Dushanbe Tashkent and Ashgabat.

Take in the surreal beauty of Kaindy Lake and the towering red rock walls of Charyn Canyon.

Explore the timeworn streets and ancient architecture of Bukhara and Khiva.

Connect with Kyrgyz nomads Kazakh farmers and Tajik bread makers for meaningful cultural encounters

Itinerary

Uncover the rich heritage of Central Asia on a journey through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan — a region shaped for centuries by Silk Road trade, spiritual traditions, and sweeping cultural exchange. Wander the ancient streets of Khiva, Samarkand, and Bukhara, where history echoes through turquoise-tiled mosques and bustling bazaars. Marvel at natural wonders like Kaindy Lake’s sunken forest and the red rock cliffs of Charyn Canyon. Explore sacred sites and architectural marvels that reveal the region’s religious diversity and deep historical roots. Along the way, connect with nomadic herders in Kyrgyzstan, break bread with Tajik families, and experience the warmth of rural hospitality in Kazakhstan. This is your window into one of the most captivating, and often overlooked, corners of the world.

day 1BISHKEK

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
This evening, gather for a group welcome meet-up before a delicious dinner at a traditional restaurant.

Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Park Hotel Bishkek (or similar)
Included Activity
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2BISHKEK

day 3BISHKEK/ ISSYK KUL

day 4ISSYK KUL/ KARAKOL

day 5KARAKOL

day 6KARAKOL/ SATY

day 7SATY/ ALMATY

day 8ALMATY

day 9ALMATY/ DUSHANBE

day 10DUSHANBE

day 11DUSHANBE

day 12DUSHANBE/ TASHKENT

day 13Tashkent

day 14TASHKENT

day 15TASHKENT/ SAMARKAND

day 16SAMARKAND

day 17SAMARKAND/ BUKHARA

day 18BUKHARA

day 19BUKHARA/ KHIVA

day 20KHIVA

day 21KHIVA/ ASHGABAT

day 22ASHGABAT

day 23ASHGABAT

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (22 nts)
Meals
22 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 13 dinners
Note: Allow USD505-660 for meals not included.
Transport
Private Vehicle, Plane, Metro, Walking, Train.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader
Included activities
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs with Local Historian and Professor, Cholpon-AtaYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Reina Kench Horse Farm, KarakolYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Tajik Almosi Village Visit and Bread Making, DushanbeYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Archeologist Guided Afrasiab Museum Visit, SamarkandYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Naqshbandi Mausoleum Sufism Experience, BukharaYour G for Good Moment: Yurt Building Demonstration, BarskoonYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and GroupYour Local Living Moment: Plov Cooking Class and Dinner, SamarkandYour Hands-On Moment: Manti Making, BukharaArrival TransferBishkek City TourNational History Museum Guided TourFree time in BishkekKyrgyz Family MealBurana Tower VisitIskra Village Dungan Family LunchCholpon-Ata PetroglyphsKyrgyz Horse FarmKarakol City TourPrzhevalsky MuseumYurt Building WorkshopJety Oguz and the Broken HeartCossak Family DinnerCharyn Canyon VisitAlmaty City TourFree time in AlmatyDushanbe Orientation WalkGuided City Tour of DushanbeHisor FortressNational Museum of Antiquities of TajikistanTajik Almosi Village Visit and Bread MakingTajik Almosi Village Visit and Bread MakingState History Museum of UzbekistanReligious Center of TashkentChorsu BazaarGuided Tour of SamarkandArcheologist Guided Afrasiab Museum VisitPlov Cooking Demonstration and DinnerGuri Amir Mausoleum VisitRegistan VisitFree time in SamarkandBukhara Orientation WalkManti MakingNaqshbandi Mausoleum Sufism ExperienceSitorai Mokhi KhosaFree time in BukharaNodir Devonbegi Madrasah Monument DinnerKhiva Orientation WalkKhiva Ancient City ExplorationFree time in KhivaKhorezmian Music and Dance ShowKunya-Urgench City VisitAncient Settlement of NisaAshgabat City TourInternal flights

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