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Signature: The Northern Stans & the Silk Road

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9 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
1 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Gain insight into local conservation with a talk by a National Geographic Explorer.

Enjoy pre-opening access and a curator talk on the Scythian 'Golden Man' treasure.

Witness traditional games and activities.

Followed by a home-hosted Kyrgyz lunch.

Explore Tajikistan's National Museum with an archaeologist focusing on Buddhist history.

Tour Soviet monuments before a panoramic farewell dinner atop the Tashkent TV Tower.

Itinerary

Traverse the ancient Silk Road across Central Asia, from the mountains of Kyrgyzstan to bustling Uzbekistan. Explore Scythian archaeology, meet snow leopard conservationists, and share meals with Tajik families. Guided by experts, discover a region where nomadic traditions and imperial history converge.

day 1Bishkek

Welcome to the Silk Road. Your expedition begins as you touch down in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, framed by the snow-capped Tian Shan mountains. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, gather with your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers. An engaging presentation sets the historical stage for the expedition ahead, followed by a hearty dinner at a traditional restaurant to mark the start of your Central Asian exploration.

Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Hyatt Regency Bishkek (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 32 km
Included Activities
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Welcome Dinner in Bishkek

day 2Bishkek

day 3Bishkek/Almaty

day 4Almaty

day 5Almaty

day 6Almaty/Dushanbe

day 7Dushanbe

day 8Dushanbe/Tashkent

day 9Tashkent

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (8 nights)
Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Note: Allow USD150-195 for meals not included.
Transport
Private Vehicle, Metro, Plane, Walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, BishkekYour Foodie Moment: Kazakh Dinner in Traditional Yurt, AlmatySignature Moment: “Golden Man” Experience at Issyk State Historical and Cultural Reserve Museum, AlmatyArrival and departure transferBishkek City Walking TourFree time in BishkekTraditional Kyrgyz Dinner & Cultural DemonstrationBurana Tower VisitLunch and Village Immersion with Nomadic TraditionsAlmaty City TourCentral State Museum of the Republic of KazakhstanHuns Ethno Village Visit and LunchFree Time in AlmatyGuided City Tour of DushanbeTraditional Tajik Welcome DinnerNational Museum of Antiquities of TajikistanHistoric Hissor Fortress & MadrasahLocal Family Visit & Cultural ExperienceFree time in DushanbeGuided City Tour of TashkentFarewell Dinner at the TV TowerEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert throughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader

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