What to expect
Silk Road tours in Kyrgyzstan follow the old caravan routes between China and the valleys of Central Asia. Several of them start or end at the Torugart pass on the Chinese border, so they combine well with a journey through Kashgar.
On the way you see the 15th-century stone caravanserai of Tash-Rabat, the Burana Tower and the ruins of Balasagun, the yurt camps of Song-Kol, the shore of Issyk-Kul and the bazaar city of Osh. Routes run from 4 days (Torugart to Bishkek) to 13 days (Torugart to Osh), and one crosses the whole country from Torugart to Irkeshtam.
These are easy tours by car with a local guide and driver, staying in hotels, guesthouses and yurt camps. Border crossings need some planning, so tell us your dates early and we arrange the permits and transfers.
Tours
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Kyrgyzstan
Silk Road: Bishkek to Torugart
Kyrgyzstan
Silk Road: Torugart to Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
Grand Silk Road: Torugart to Osh
FAQ
Silk Road: common questions
How much does a silk road tour in Kyrgyzstan cost?
Prices range from $400 to $1,380 per person, depending on the tour, its length and the size of your group: the bigger the group, the lower the price per person. Every tour page lists the exact price for each group size, and sending a request is free.
How long is a silk road tour?
We run 6 silk road tours, from 4 to 13 days long. Every route can be shortened, extended or combined with another one.
When is the best time for silk road tours in Kyrgyzstan?
Most of these tours run in June, July, and August, when the mountain passes are open and the yurt camps are up. Each tour page shows its own best months.
Can I join a group or travel privately?
Both. You can join an open group departure and share the cost with other travellers, propose your own dates for others to join, or book any tour as a private trip on the dates that suit you.
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