Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan: Mountains and Cities of the Silk Road

What's Included

• MEALS

  15 x Breakfasts15 x Lunches12 x Dinners

• TRANSPORT

  Minibuses in Kyrgyzstan and coaster buses and cars in Uzbekistan, as well as a domestic flight and train

• GROUP SIZE

  Maximum: 12

• CARBON CONTRIBUTIONS

  Contributions to climate and community projects for all bookings

• EXPERT TEAM

  The full services of a Wild Frontiers Tour Leader with local guides where appropriate

• ACCOMMODATION

  2 nights x Premium
  7 nights x Superior
  6 nights x Simple

• ENTRANCE FEES

  All entrance fees for sights mentioned in the itinerary

• FITNESS RATING

  Low / Moderate

What's Not Included

• We believe in a completely transparent approach to pricing with no hidden extras. As such, please note that the following are not included in the cost of the tour.Visas & Travel Insurance: Visas will always be tourationality dependent but travel insurance is mandatoryTips: Always optional but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information documentsInternational .Flights: Please ask us for an obligation-free quote for flights which originate in the UKAirport .Transfers: We include complimentary transfers if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights.Beverages & any costs of a personal nature: This will include items such as laundry and souvenirs

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  We believe in a completely transparent approach to pricing with no hidden extras.
  
  As such, please note that the following are not included in the cost of the tour.
  
  
  
  Visas & Travel Insurance: Visas will always be tour
  ationality dependent but travel insurance is mandatory
  Tips: Always optional but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information documents
  International Flights: Please ask us for an obligation-free quote for flights which originate in the UK
  Airport Transfers: We include complimentary transfers if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights
  Beverages & any costs of a personal nature: This will include items such as laundry and souvenirs

Visas

Visas are necessary for many of the destinations we travel to and while we aim to provide you with the most up-to-date information, requirements frequently change and as such for the latest advice we advise that you check with the relevant embassies or contact our recommended visa agency, Travcour www.travcour.com 

For this tour UK passport holders do not currently require a visa for Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan. Your passport is simply stamped on arrival. 

Non-UK passport holders or non-UK residents should contact the relevant embassies for individual requirements. 

Further details will be sent out to you on booking, however ensuring that correct and valid visas are obtained remains the sole responsibility of the client.

 

 

Key Aspects to Consider

Anyone in a reasonable state of health, with an open mind and a sense of adventure should be perfectly able to cope with this tour, as many of the walks and rides are optional.

There are some long drives involved in this tour due to the distances we need to cover, but the changing scenery throughout make these an interesting aspect of the trip.

It should be noted that whilst in Kyrgyzstan you will be dining and staying in yurts and homestays for much of the time, so you should be prepared for communal living and sleeping arrangements, limited shower access and long-drop toilet facilities for parts of the trip. But don’t panic too much – this is genuine adventure travel and your overall experience will easily make up for the lack of modern conveniences, plus accommodation in Uzbekistan is considerably more comfortable!

Please be advised that on this trip vegetarians can be catered for, but the selection and variety is likely to be limited.
 

Responsible Travel

With local people, culture and eco-systems in mind, responsible travel and sustainable tourism are at the core of Wild Frontiers. We believe that a successful trip not only delivers a unique and unsurpassable journey for our travellers but also benefits the people and places we visit.

When designing our tours, we actively seek out experiences that have a positive impact on the communities and precious environments we visit - from supporting social enterprises; resting our heads in rural homestays; and eating at locally owned restaurants; to helping fund conservation projects that protect wildlife and their habitats. 

Visit the Responsible Travel area of our website to read more, including the work of the Wild Frontiers Foundation through which we fundraise to aid community empowerment and education projects.

Travelling Solo

As a company approximately 70% of our clients are solo travellers, so it’s very unlikely you’ll be alone!

Our prices are typically based on twin-share accommodation but single supplements are not compulsory for any Wild Frontiers tour. If you prefer not to pay a single supplement we’ll pair you with someone else of the same sex for you to share with throughout the trip.

On this trip, if you do opt to pay for a single supplement then please note that it will cover you for all nights of the tour except while staying in the yurts and homestays in Kyrgyzstan, where it is often necessary to share with others.

Please note that paying a single supplement entitles you to lone occupancy of a single room. In many cases these rooms will be of the same size as a double/twin room, but in some cases they may be smaller.

 

Insurance

Insurance that provides cover for emergency repatriation in case of a medical emergency is compulsory for all tours. You should be aware that due to some of the geographical areas visited and some of the activities included on certain of our trips some standard insurance policies may not always provide adequate cover. As such we strongly recommend that you purchase a policy that adequately covers your trip. Please see the Insurance section for more details.

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