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Tashkent to Ashgabat
10 Days | Step off the beaten track and onto the ancient Silk Road on this revelatory tour through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
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Start
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Finish
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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Trip Code
KFSM
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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Transport
Private vehicle, 4x4 vehicle, Metro, Taxi, Overnight Train
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Camping (1 night), Overnight Train (1 night)
From £2,299(10 days)
Trip Informations
Travel into desert landscapes heavy with romance and mysticism on this 10-day journey through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Watch the sun set over Technicolour minarets in Khiva, learn about life in a desert settlement in Yerbent and revel in the eastern-futurism of Ashgabat. Step off the beaten track and onto the ancient Silk Road in this revelatory tour through ancient lands.
Why you’ll love this trip
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This incredible journey takes you through parts of Central Asia that few people can find on a map, let alone have considered travelling to.
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Steeped in Silk Road history and immortalised in many great tales, the UNESCO-protected town of Khiva is as photogenic as it is legendary.
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Explore the sprawling ruins of Mary, Merv and other ancient kingdoms and contemplate the remnants of empires that once ruled these vast lands.
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Witness the eternal flames of the Darvaza Crater, aka the 'Door to Hell' as you camp nearby – one of the strangest, most mesmerising geological oddities on earth.
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Ashgabat rose from the devastation of an earthquake in 1948 and has enjoyed a surreal and futuristic makeover - witness its often bizarre, but certainly memorable architecture on a city tour.
Is this trip right for you?
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There are few places like Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on earth - isolated geographically and long secluded politically. It's probably unlike anywhere you have ever been, so be prepared to be surprised and for things to run a little differently to home. Here's some of what to expect:
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Tourism is strictly controlled in Turkmenistan, with Letters of Invitation needed in advance in order to apply for your visa (which you can then get on arrival) and guides tending to be protective of what tourists see and fiercely proud of their nation and its leaders. Those used to more freedom of exploration and tour guides with a more global perspective may find their experience here different from in other destinations.
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As there are a number of long travel days, plenty of time spent on your feet and days can be hot and dusty you'll need excellent general health and fitness to get the most out if this trip.
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There is one night of basic camping included on this trip in the Karakum Desert. Sleeping bags, mattresses and tents are all provided, but there are no bathing or permanent toilet facilities at the campsite.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Tashkent
- DAY 2Tashkent/Overnight Train
- DAY 3Khiva
- DAY 4Darvaza
- DAY 5Yerbent – Ashgabat
- DAY 6Ashgabat
- DAY 7Mary
- DAY 8Merv – Mary
- DAY 9Ashgabat
- DAY 10Ashgabat
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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Private vehicle, 4x4 vehicle, Metro, Taxi, Overnight Train
bed Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Camping (1 night), Overnight Train (1 night)
festival Activities
circleTashkent - Chorsu Bazaar
circleTashkent - Khast Imom Complex & Moyie Mubarek Library Museum
circleTashkent - Amir Timur Square
circleTashkent - City tour
circleTashkent - Metro tour
circleKhiva - Islom Hoja Minaret & Medressa
circleKhiva - Juma Mosque
circleKhiva - Tosh-Hovli Palace
circleKhiva - Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum
circleKhiva - Kuhna Ark
circleDarvaza - "Door to Hell" Crater
circleYerbent - Village visit
circleAshgabat - National Museum of Turkmenistan
circleAshgabat - Nisa ruins
circleAshgabat - Anau ruins
circleAshgabat - Independence Monument
circleAshgabat - Neutrality Arch
circleAshgabat - Turkmenbashy Ruhi Mosque & Family Mausoleum of the First President of Turkmenistan
circleAshgabat - Ertugrul Gazi Mosque
circleAshgabat - Akhal-Teke horse Hippodrome
circleMary - Abiverd ruins
circleMerv - Big & Small Kizkala
circleMerv - Erk Kala & Gayur Kala
circleMerv - Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
museum Add on activities
circleTashkent - State Museum of History of Uzbekistan - UZS50000
circleTashkent - Art Gallery of Uzbekistan - UZS20000
circleTashkent - Museum of Applied Arts - UZS25000
circleCarpet Museum - USD5
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding Day 2 &4. The single supplement is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. Please note your leader will change at the Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan border
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3. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport). Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure.
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4. Travel to Turkmenistan requires a Letter of Invitation for visa application. Please see Visa section in the Essential Trip Information for instructions.
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