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Central Asia
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5 Holidays
- See the fascinating World Heritage Site of Ichan Kala, Khiva
- Explore the ruins of ancient fortresses in the Kyzylkum Desert
- Visit the exotic covered bazaar and colossal Kalyan Minaret at Bukhara
- Discover the domed mosques and ornately decorate madrassas of Samarkand
- Stay in comfortable, well located 3 and 4 star hotels throughout
- Take an optional extension to the Fergana Valley or Shakhrisabsz
Flight inclusive from £2645, Land only from £1995
- Discover the four fabulous cities of the Great Silk Road - Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand
- Explore the Nuratau Mountain range on a series of delightful village walks offering a real insight into traditional rural Uzbek life
- Enjoy three days of walking in the picturesque Chimgan mountains with high peaks and alpine-style meadows
- Stay in welcoming accommodation including good city hotels and friendly, family guesthouses
Flight inclusive from £2695, Land only from £2045
- Trek through wild glacial terrain beneath towering peaks
- Stay in permanent camps along the route
- Experience the incredible helicopter ride from South Inylchek Base Camp to Karkara
- Swim in the warm(ish) waters of Issyk Kul Lake with views of the mountains on all sides
Flight inclusive from £3645, Land only from £2750
- One of the World’s great adventure treks that crosses two high passes
- Wild, unspoilt terrain populated by nomads
- The dramatic and spectacular scenery of the Kharkhiraa and Yamaatiin river valleys
- Full service camping on trek and good quality hotels elsewhere
Land only from £2735
- Easy day walks across the steppe to important historical sights
- Have a go at camel riding and horse riding
- Join the celebrations at the Naadam Festival
- Stay in cosy ger camps and comfortable hotels
- Enjoy Mongolian hospitality at a nomadic ger camp
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Introduction
As geographically diverse as it is historically rich, this is the area of the world where east fuses with west and where great deserts give way to vast fertile steppe and giant snowy peaks.