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Explore the old Silk Route in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with this nine-day adventure full of stunning natural landscapes, chances to connect to local people and delicious traditional cuisine. With a knowledgeable local leader by your side, you’ll visit Sharyn Canyon, Skazka Canyon and Jety Oguz Valley and go on hikes to soak up the scenery. Spend a night in a traditional yurt camp on the edge of the massive alpine lake of Issyk Kul and learn how these camps are still manufactured without electric tools. See the monuments, learn the histories and dive into the local cultures of main cities like Bishkek and Almaty. Visit a family-owned winery for a tasting, head to a small local village for a traditional lunch and enjoy a masterclass of local cuisine from a Dungan family. With all this and more, what’s holding you back from your next adventure?

This trip involves some long journeys by road, but you’ll have plenty of interesting stops where you can stretch your legs., Accommodation may not always live up to western expectations and may lack some amenities you would expect from other Premium accommodation. The accommodation chosen will be among the best available, well-located and comfortable., Your yurt accommodation is comfortable, but relatively basic. We think this is an essential part of visiting the region, and worth sacrificing some amenities for a memorable night in a spectacular place. Because these are sacred dwellings, there are no bathrooms within the yurt. Shared facilities will be available., A decent level of physical fitness is required to fully enjoy this trip as it involves quite a lot of walking, both to enjoy the natural highlights of these beautiful countries, but also to cross the international borders. At the borders, you will be required to handle your own luggage., The border crossings on this trip are unpredictable – they can be deserted, very busy or somewhere in between. An open mind, patience and an understanding that this is all part of travelling in this fascinating region will go a long way.