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| Countries
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| Turkmenistan - Ashgabat - Karakum desert - Uzbekistan - Khiva - Bukhara - Samakand - Tashkent |
| Activities
Included |
| wild camping, yurt homestays |
| Suitability / Level |
Moderate |
| Theme |
Small Group Travel
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Itinerary & Highlights
Nights 1-3: Turkmenistan:
- Discover the incredible bizarre modern city of Ashgabat with its' great hotels and restaurants
- The morning to explore, shop and haggle at the vast Tolkuchka Sunday Market
- 2 day crossing and wildcamping in the Turkmen Karakum Desert
- Visit to a remote Turkmen desert community
- Overland into the green Oxus Valley to the ancient ruined city of Kunye Urgench
Nights 4-5: Uzbekistan & Khiva:
- 2 night stay in and guided visit to the UNESCO heritage site of the old walled city of Khiva
Nights 6-8: Bukhara:
- 2 nights to explore the amazingly historic and beautiful city of Bukhara
- Guided city tour of Bukhara, including the Ark Fortress, Death Tower and Ismail Samanid Mausoleum
- Wander the historic bazaars and markets of Bukhara, unbelievable bargains can be had
Nights 9-12: Kyzylkhum Desert & Samarkand:
- Overnight homestay in yurts with Uzbek families in the Kyzylkhum Desert
- 2 nights discovering the staggering splendour of Samarkand
- Guided visits to Bibi Hanum Mosque & Shakh-I-Zinda, Registan Square & Tamerlane's Tomb in Samarkand
Nights 13-14: Tashkent:
- Wander the streets of urbane Tashkent and experience a surreal cabaret dinner
Activities available at extra costs:
Bargain hard for the stunning Turkmen and Uzbek carpets and tribal rugs in Ashgabat or Bukhara
Take a Uzbek camel safari into Kyzylkhum Desert
Visit the nightclubs and Imperial Russian styled cabaret restaurants of Tashkent
General notes: Visas for this trip can take many weeks to be issued - BOOK EARLY. Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels. |
Accommodation & Center
Details
Mainly 2-3 star fun local hotels, yurt homestay and wildcamps. (20% camping, 80% hotels)
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