40 Day Ultimate Silk Road & 5 Stans Premium Small Group Tour

After breakfast we head west, taking in the Dabancheng Wind Power Station along the way, where rows of windmills rotate in the vast wilderness, creating a wonderful integration of modern technology and natural landscape. In the late afternoon or evening, we will take a plane to Kashgar , crossing the Tianshan Mountains and starting your southern Xinjiang journey. Special Information You will be transferred to either Turpan Airport or Urumqi Airport for your flight to Kashgar, depending on the final flight schedule. If departing from Urumqi, please note that the drive from Turpan to Urumqi takes approximately 1.5 hours. Your tour leader will provide your flight documentation during the trip, and the flight will be fully escorted to ensure a smooth journey. Your included flight allows one checked bag up to 20kg, and one 5kg carry-on, with options to increase your luggage allowance at the airport if needed. Please note: power banks without a CCC (China Compulsory Certification) mark are forbidden on domestic flights in China.

We begin the day after breakfast with a tour of Karakol. We will visit the Prejevalskiy Museum, dedicated to the famous Russian explorer. We will also see the intricately designed Russian Orthodox Church and the unique architecture of the Dungan Mosque. After our tour we will depart for Tamga and the "Ak Orgo" Community Workshop in Barskoon Village for a truly authentic experience. Here, you will learn about the process of making Yurts and participate in a yurt building activity. We will then make our way to check into our traditional Yurt Camp to settle in for the night and dinner. Inspiring Highlights Prejevalskiy Museum Russian Orthodox Church Dungan Mosque Special Information Your travel time today is approximately 2 hours Yurt accommodation is shared on a twin basis (2 people per Yurt) with private facilities. Single occupancy is not available - solo travellers will share with another traveller of the same gender. Yurt accommodation comes with simple amenities and electricity that may not always be reliable. Travellers requiring a constant power supply should contact us to discuss their needs.

Today marks the end of your incredible tour through the Timeless Five Stans, thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations. We hope you had a memorable experience. Special Information Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport to meet your flight. If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed. To comply with Turkmenistan's letter of invitation requirements, any post-trip accommodation must be booked through Inspiring Vacations.