Off The Beaten Track Silk Road Jeep Safari

Conquer 4 of the world's most remote countries as you venture through the layered peaks of Tian Shan and Pamir-Alay mountain ranges into the fertile Ferghana valley, a Silk Road hub for arts and crafts.

1. Fly into Bishkek

2. Days 1-3: Bishkek

   Start your journey in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where you will based for day excursion to Ala Archa National Park, where lush pastoral colors burst as you hike.

   Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Bishkek (2 nights)

3. Days 3-4: Cholpon Ata

   En route to Suyab and Burana Tower as you make your way to Issyk Kul for a boat ride on the world's second largest mountain lake. After a night by the lake, you will return to Bishkek for a city tour before transferring to airport for your onwards flight.

   Accommodation: Karven Four Seasons (1 night)

4. Fly into Osh

5. Days 4-6: Osh & The Ferghana Valley

   Go on a tour of Osh region, the oldest city in Kyrgyzstan at over 3000 years old. Visit Sulayman Mountain, National Historical Museum, Babur Mosque and the 11th century mausoleums of Uzgen.

   Accommodation: Classic Hotel (2 nights)

6. Days 6-8: Ferghana

   Cross into Uzbekistan, starting in Andijan. The capital of Ferghana state, Andijan is an interesting excursion with an essential visit to the Babur Literary Museum, Juma Mosque and Medressa. Also unravel the history of Ferghana Valley at Ferghana’s Regional Museum of History.

   As the cultural hub of Uzbekistan, while you are based in Ferghana you will make an excursion into Margilan’s silk factory “Yodgorlik”, Rishtan’s family ceramic workshops of Rustam Usmonov and the Governor’s House.

   Accommodation: Hotel Asia Ferghana (2 nights)

7. Days 8-10: Khujand & The Ferghana Valley

   Onwards to your third country and one of the least visited nation in the world, Tajikistan. Enjoy a tour of Khujand, one of Central Asia's oldest cities with more than 2,500 years of history. Visit Khujand Historical Museum, Registan Square, Panjshanbe Bazaar and Shaikh Muslihaddin Mosque and Arbob Place.

   Accommodation: Khujand Grand Hotel (2 nights)

8. Days 10-12: Iskanderkul

   Continue to stunning Iskanderkul with its famed cerulean alpine lake, named after Alexander the Great. While staying here, you will make a few trekking to Alexander's Hat, Snake Lake and Iskanderkul Waterfall.

   Accommodation: Iskanderkul Cottages (2 nights)

9. Days 12-13: Dushanbe

   A long, scenic drive brings you Tajikistan's capital of Dushanbe, where you will rest for the night before your onwards flight to your final country the next morning: Kazakhstan.

   Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Dushanbe (1 night)

10. Fly into Almaty

11. Days 13-14: Almaty

    Get a taste of the very best of Almaty, including the charming Panfilov Park, Museum of National Instruments, the exotic Green Bazaar, Republic Square, Independence Monument, Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, Central State Museum and Central Mosque. Enjoy panoramic view of Almaty from Kok Tobe Hill, the world’s tallest TV tower.

    Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton Almaty (1 night)

12. Fly home from Almaty

Bishkek, Cholpon Ata, Osh, Ferghana, Khujand, Iskanderkul, Dushanbe & Almaty