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Trans-Asia Express

26 days Beijing to Tashkent

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Explore ancient wonders in Beijing, See the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, Follow the fabled Silk Road, Pick up a bargain at the Kashgar bazaar, Spend the night in a yurt, Admire palaces, mosques and mountains, Experience local hospitality in Central Asian home stays and guesthouses

Journey through the incredible heart of Central Asia - an area which is only just opening up to foreign travellers. From Beijing to the heartlands of Kyrgyzstan and exotic Uzbekistan, let the legends of the Silk Road come to life as you tread the ancient trading route that linked the mighty civilizations of the East and West.

Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 4
Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (14 nts), apartments (2 nts), yurts/homestays (5 nts), overnight trains (4 nts)
Transportation: Plane, overnight & local train, public & private bus, taxi, metro, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Budget: Allow USD $400 for meals not included.

Call (800) 395-9550 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6068136

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

26 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-3	Beijing	Take a walk along the Great Wall.
Days 4-5	Xi'an	Visit the Terracotta Warriors and other ancient sights.
Day 6	Silk Road Railway	Make friends with local Uyghurs and watch the desert unfold on this ancient Silk Road train journey.
Days 7-8	Turpan	Flanked by the legendary Flaming Mountains, this lush oasis is still an important stop for thirsty travellers.
Days 9-10	Kashgar	Traders spill into town every Sunday for one of Asia's most exotic markets.
Day 11	Tash rabat	The passage into Kyrgyzstan travels over the breathtaking Torugart Pass. Stay overnight in traditional yurts.
Day 12	Kochkor	Experience traditional Kyrgyz hospitality at a homestay.
Days 13-14	Lake Issyk Kul	Swim in the thermal waters of the world's second largest alpine lake.
Days 15-16	Bishkek/Chichkan Valley	Stroll through Kyrgyzstan's leafy capital before driving the spectacular mountain roads to Chichkan Valley.
Day 17	Osh	Explore 3,000 year old Osh and its oriental bazaar.
Days 18-19	Fergana/Tashkent	Visit the Garden of Uzbekistan, the verdant Fergana Valley.
Day 20	Khiva	Political intrigue and a flourishing slave trade once thrived in Khiva.
Days 21-22	Bukhara	Marvel at the minarets, mosques and medressas in this Silk Road destination.
Days 23-24	Samarkand	The evocative skyline of Samarkand is one of the most romantic in Central Asia.
Days 25-26	Tashkent	Narrow lanes, extravagant mosques and Soviet architecture give the Uzbek capital a multicultural feel.

Dates/Pricing

Tours

Date	Price / Description	Quote
09/05/2008	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200905; Local payment of USD $400
09/12/2008	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200912; Local payment of USD $400
09/19/2008	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200919; Local payment of USD $400
09/26/2008	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200926; Local payment of USD $400
04/10/2009	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200410; Local payment of USD $400
04/24/2009	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200424; Local payment of USD $400
05/08/2009	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200508; Local payment of USD $400
05/22/2009	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200522; Local payment of USD $400
06/05/2009	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200605; Local payment of USD $400
06/19/2009	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200619; Local payment of USD $400
06/26/2009	$2,635.00* (USD) / Tour Code: OSK200626; Local payment of USD $400

Disclaimer

* The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December 2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates online and in our printed brochures are applicable from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at time of printing/posting, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips. Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid. Please ask your Travel Agent about our full Booking and Cancellation Conditions.

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