Journey along the Silk Road

An exceptional guide is the first essential component of a successful group tour and in Diana Driscoll, Steppes Travel is confident we have found just that. We have worked with Diana for over three years, and clients continue to rave about how amazing she is as a tour leader. Her passion for the regions that she travels to is incredible. She is known on our trips to be travelling with a file filled with fascinating handouts on the history, cultures and other local insights of the area, which she happily shares with the group. In addition, we find that she is great fun to travel with and our clients tend to travel with her, again and again.

Travel from the lush mountain scenery of Kyrgyzstan, with its nomadic culture, across the Tien Shan mountains to join the Chinese Silk route through to its origin in Xian.

Early summer is a pleasant time to visit Kyrgyzstan & China. The days will be getting warmer in the northern and central regions.

Accommodation will vary along the route. There are a couple of smaller guesthouses, with private bathrooms, through to larger more sophisticated 4-star hotels in the major towns.

Our group tours are perfect for solo travellers, as travelling as part of an organised group in faraway places does provide security and peace of mind. We handle all of the arrangements for you and there will be a local tour guide on hand throughout to provide advice and help if needed, as well as the expertise of a Tour expert.

If you are willing to share, we will always do our best to match you up with another solo traveller of the same sex so that you do not have to pay for a single room.

If you would prefer the privacy of your own room and would like this guaranteed, then the single room price supplement will apply.

All meals are included. These will vary but on the whole, will include Western-style breakfasts and local cuisine in both countries for lunch and dinner. Therefore, you will not need to worry about the ‘extreme’ dishes you may have read about.

No, there is no dress code for either country. You should be prepared for possible colder weather when crossing the mountains to warmer/hotter weather in China. You should dress for comfort taking some additional clothes so these can be layered. Good, worn-in shoes are advised.

You do not need to be particularly fit to participate; there are no long walks involved, but there will be a certain number of stone steps and uneven surfaces.

We can arrange additional days at the beginning or end of the tour if you wanted to extend your time in Kyrgyzstan & China. Please speak to one of our experts for more information.