2 independent reviews for Silk Road tour, cities of the Silk Road
Reviews for Silk Road tour, cities of the Silk Road
David Finbow review 20 Oct 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It's hard to single out one activity.......Camping by the Darvasa gas crater, the off-road drive to the Gonur Depe archaeological site or the wacky city of Ashgabat would be my top 3.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
1. Don't forget your camera. 2. Be prepared for a fairly monotinous, high carb diet. 3. Leave plenty of room in your luggage for souvenirs.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not really, other than supporting the local economy. Other travellers in the group had booked direct with the holiday company so weren't aware of Responsible Travel at all.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good. The sites visited in both Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan were excellent. James, the tour leader worked hard with the local guides to ensure the whole trip was a memorable experience for everyone.Sara Warren review 26 Sep 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The hospitable and very friendly people wherever we went - smiling faces all the way. Also the sheer vastness of Kyrgyzstan, which I loved - the dramatic mountain passes, the shepherds bringing their animals down from the high pastures. Uzbekistan brought me back to present day - and other tourists (!) - but Bukhara was the city which I loved most - it had an air of tranquillity about it.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Go with an open and flexible mind - and a pair of crocs when visiting drop toilets at night (a tip I read about before I went and which proved most useful). Then I left my crocs at Tash Rabat! Just go prepared to accept opportunities if the chance arises - we were able to go to the ballet in Tashkent and on our return to the city at the end of the holiday we travelled on the Metro (built by the Russians and very beautiful) and then visited the State Circus. Only dogs and horses used, otherwise all human acts.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I hope that my holiday benefited local people by our inter-action with them, particularly in the bazaars and markets. Our support of local craft work and homestays/restaurants.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I have wanted to visit Central Asia for many years - and to sleep in a yurt! Neither disappointed and I had a wonderful holiday, and am left with memories of such very friendly people and fantastic scenery. Now to get to grips with over 1,000 photos!!!Holiday Reviews
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