Uzbekistan Walking Tour
Ref # UZUW
Highlights:
- The fundamentals of Uzbekistan: visit the major sites on the Silk Road.- Hikes in the mountains while experiencing the traditional, local lifestyle.
- Guest houses and nights at locals for a richer approach to the country.
- A particularly warm welcome by the locals.
| Duration: | 13 days | ||||||||||||
| Group size: | 4 to 12 persons | ||||||||||||
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Services + :
What's Included:
- Meeting/assisting at the airport
- Experienced Mountain World Travel English speaking professional guide
- Lodging in mentioned hotels, or similar, and guest houses, based on double occupancy; and homesteads (shared accommodation)
- Full board during the entire trip (from dinner Day 1 to breakfast Day 13), including mineral water and coffee/tea (restaurant, transferts)
- Ground transportation as written
- Domestic flight Tashkent-Bukhara
- All mentioned visits in monuments and museums.
Walking vacations in the Pamir mountain range while exploring Samarkand and Bukhara. The most famous oasis on the Silk Road. A unique outdoor-focused trip in Asia.
Asia, Uzbekistan
The cities of Samarkand and Bukhara and the Pamir mountain range with it's celestial mounts; an oasis in the heart of steppe and glacial mountains...Timur the conqueror, Ella Maillart the adventurer...the images flood in as soon as one provokes this part of the world, the ancient Turkestan of 19th century geographers. This immense richness and it's formidable radiance reel in the silk era.
Trip Summary
About the Adventure
Samarkand and Bukhara are the most celebrated oases on the Silk Road. Less known, but with a lot of charm, Nourata, is an enchantment. Embellished with hikes that allow us to discover the traditional villages and the surrounding green valleys, this trip leads us into the magic of central Asia where the big Khans (sovereign or military ruler) have reigned as uncontested masters throughout the centuries.
Itinerary
Day 1/ Arrival in Tashkent
Day 2/ Visit Tashkent, flight to Bukhara
Day 3,4/ Bukhara the Sainte, visit
Day 5/ Nourata, superb oasis, fortress date back to Alexander the Great
Day 6/ Nourata-Forige, night at a locals
Day 7/ Hiking: Forige - Norvon - Tepakoul, night at a locals
Day 8/ Hiking: Tepakoul - Taragay, night at a locals
Day 9/ Taragay - Shakhrisabz (birth city of Tamerlan), night at a locals
Day 10/ Hiking: Ayoqtchi- Tersak. Transfer to Samarkand
Day 11/ Samarkand, visit
Day 12/ Samarkand - Tashkent
Day 13/ Depart from Tashkent.
Day 2/ Visit Tashkent, flight to Bukhara
Day 3,4/ Bukhara the Sainte, visit
Day 5/ Nourata, superb oasis, fortress date back to Alexander the Great
Day 6/ Nourata-Forige, night at a locals
Day 7/ Hiking: Forige - Norvon - Tepakoul, night at a locals
Day 8/ Hiking: Tepakoul - Taragay, night at a locals
Day 9/ Taragay - Shakhrisabz (birth city of Tamerlan), night at a locals
Day 10/ Hiking: Ayoqtchi- Tersak. Transfer to Samarkand
Day 11/ Samarkand, visit
Day 12/ Samarkand - Tashkent
Day 13/ Depart from Tashkent.
Detailed Itinerary
The Adventure
Samarkand and Bukhara are the most celebrated oases on the Silk Road.
Embellished with some short walks, this discovery trip of a mysterious past permits us to establish our first contact with the magic of central Asia where the big Khans have reigned as uncontested masters throughout the centuries.
Our steps lead us to Taragay Village, village of the father of Timur, the famous conqueror who mounted the throne at Samarkand in 1369.
The last days of our trip are devoted to this city and it's architectural wonders.
Embellished with some short walks, this discovery trip of a mysterious past permits us to establish our first contact with the magic of central Asia where the big Khans have reigned as uncontested masters throughout the centuries.
Our steps lead us to Taragay Village, village of the father of Timur, the famous conqueror who mounted the throne at Samarkand in 1369.
The last days of our trip are devoted to this city and it's architectural wonders.
Itinerary
Day 1/ Arrival in Tashkent
Meeting/assisting at Tashkent airport. Overnight in a 4 star hotel.
Day 2/ Tachkent-Bukhara
After breakfast, visit the capital: the Tchorsu Bazar, the Koukeldash (XVI) Madrasah (school), the Khasti Imam (XVI) complex, lunch along the way, afternoon visit of the Applied Arts Museum. End of afternoon transfer to the airport and flight to Bukhara. Transfer to a charming guest house for three nights.
Day 3, 4/ Bukhara the Sainte, visit
This city which is situated in the Zerafshan valley has always kept it's authentic charm. It was one of the most important cities on the Silk Road where all of the traders rushed to sell their merchandise, notably rugs and jewelry. Although Islam was born elsewhere, Bukhara was a notable center for the development of this religion. The city shelters hundreds of Islamic schools, the Madrasah, and as many mosques and saint's graves. The historic centre of Bukhara and its monuments are classified as an Unesco World Heritage: the Ark, the Citadelle (1-IV), Po-i Kalyan complex (XV-XVI), Kosh madrasah of Ulughbek and Abdul Aziz Khan madrasah (XV-XVII), the Labi-Khouse complex (XVI-XVII) evoke the medieval centuries.
Day 5/ Bukhara-Nourata
We leave Bukhara to reach Nourata (93 miles).
A large oasis sustained by the sacred source of Tchashma and it's sacred fish. We will also discover the ruins of a fortress that existed at the time of Alexander the Great and which is shaped like the Big Bear Constellation. We then discover the Tchil-Ustun Mosque (forty columns-XIV), the Panjvakhta Mosque (five prayers-XVI), the Mausoleum of the Sheik Abdoul Hasan Nouri (VIII) and finally the Kariz, which is the ancient irrigation system in the desert.
On the way, we will stop in the city of Gijdouvon to visit a ceramic workshop. Night at a locals.
Day 6/ Nourata - Kizil Koum - Forige
From Nourata, we take the road going towards the north east (124 miles) to join up with the big Aoul (a nomadic village, settled by the Bolshevik Russians). Arrival at noon. In the afternoon, we take a walk along Lake Haydarkoul. Meet the fishermen, swim (depending on the season). At the end of the day, road for the mountain village of Forige: Paris in Usbek. Timur gave famous city names from across the world to the villages around Samarkand because he wanted his capital to dominate the world. Meet the mountain people of Uzbek. Night at a locals.
Day 7/ Forige - Norvon - Tepakul
Hiking day. From the Bogdon Village, we cross a pass (5,633 feet) to descend into the Norvon Valley. Green valley with many gardens, vines and walnut trees. At the end of the afternoon, road in direction of the south-east towards the Zerashan mountain. Arrive at the end of the day at Tepakul Village. Night at a locals.
4-5 H walk.
Day 8/ Tepakul - Taragay
Very early, we begin our trek towards Langar Pass (7,218 feet) from which we dominate the plains of Samarkand and the Kashgadaria Valley. From here, we admire the snowy peaks of Pamir. Picnic on the pass. Descend towards Taragay, birth place of Timur's father. We can soak in the unusual ambiance, the rural architecture and the pituresque landscapes. Shared evening with the villagers. Night at a locals.
6-7 H walk.
Day 9/ Taragay - Shakhrisabz - Ayoqchi
Depart by vehicle in the morning for Shakhrisabz,the ancient Kesh, birth place of Timur.
This last edifies the immense « white palace » Ak-Saray (XIV) of which the impressive relicts of the portals offer a ceramic decor without parallel.
The Kok-Goumbaz Mosque (XV), the Gambazi-Saydon Mausoleum and, above all, the Khazrati Imam Mosque complete the souvenirs of splendor of this city. After visiting Shakhrisabz, we then take the road for the mountains of Zerafshan. Arrival at Ayoqchi Village where the Tajiks and the Uzbeks co-habitate. Meet with the villagers who are breeders and agriculturers. Night at a locals.
Day 10/ Ayoqchi - Tersak - Samarkand
In the morning, our hike follows the length of the river, towards the east. The goal is to reach Takhra Karatcha Pass (6,234 feet) where we will be rewarded with a panoramic view onto Samarkand. The name of this pass translates « Mountain of the Eagles ». Meet with the shepherds and the mountain men who cultivate potatoes in these highlands. Picnic on the pass. The second stage of the day continues by the descent into the Tersak Valley with a hilly landscape. Arrival in the village where our minibus awaits us. Immediate transfer to Samarcande (28 miles). Night in guest house. 7-8 H walk (easy)
Day 11/ Samarkand the Grande. Visit
Capital of Timur, this city was the principal city of ancient Sogdiane. At the crossroads of the large commercial routes coming in from China, Siberia, Persia and the West, Samarkand prospered up until the surge of Ghengis Khan's Mongolian hordes who destroyed the city before reconstructing it on the ashes of the suburbs. Samarkand's hour of glory came two centuries later, as soon as Timur declare it the capital of his empire. The marvelous madrasah of Reguistan (XV-XVII), decorated in dazzling ceramic allow us to better understand the multiple influences which marked the Timuride architectural evolution. After the famous Bibi Khanum Mosque, it is the fame of the Timurides that we will celebrate in front of the Shakhi-Zinda Mausoleum. Next to the Roukhabad Mausoleum, rises the Gour-Emir, tomb of the great conquerors which conserves the corpses of Timur, the corpses of his children and his grand children. In the evening, we will attend the « Sound and Light » spectacle at Reghistan Plaza. Night at guest house of charm.
Day 12/ Samarkand-Tashkent
In the morning, we visit the Samarkand Museum which sums up the strong history of Central Asia. After, the Oulougbek Observatory (XV) built onto Mount Kouhak. Here, we call up the fascinating personality of Timur's grandson, sovereign poet, philospher and astronomer.
Departure to Tachkent (train or bus, depending on the time). Along the way,discover two different regions of Uzbekistan: Djizak and Syr-Darya which were previously steppes that the Soviets transformed into cotton fields. We cross a second large river which is the Syr-Darya. Arrival in the evening at Tachkent. Night and dinner at 4 star hotel.
Day 13/ Depart fom Tashkent
Transfer to the airport to check in for your return flight home.
Meeting/assisting at Tashkent airport. Overnight in a 4 star hotel.
Day 2/ Tachkent-Bukhara
After breakfast, visit the capital: the Tchorsu Bazar, the Koukeldash (XVI) Madrasah (school), the Khasti Imam (XVI) complex, lunch along the way, afternoon visit of the Applied Arts Museum. End of afternoon transfer to the airport and flight to Bukhara. Transfer to a charming guest house for three nights.
Day 3, 4/ Bukhara the Sainte, visit
This city which is situated in the Zerafshan valley has always kept it's authentic charm. It was one of the most important cities on the Silk Road where all of the traders rushed to sell their merchandise, notably rugs and jewelry. Although Islam was born elsewhere, Bukhara was a notable center for the development of this religion. The city shelters hundreds of Islamic schools, the Madrasah, and as many mosques and saint's graves. The historic centre of Bukhara and its monuments are classified as an Unesco World Heritage: the Ark, the Citadelle (1-IV), Po-i Kalyan complex (XV-XVI), Kosh madrasah of Ulughbek and Abdul Aziz Khan madrasah (XV-XVII), the Labi-Khouse complex (XVI-XVII) evoke the medieval centuries.
Day 5/ Bukhara-Nourata
We leave Bukhara to reach Nourata (93 miles).
A large oasis sustained by the sacred source of Tchashma and it's sacred fish. We will also discover the ruins of a fortress that existed at the time of Alexander the Great and which is shaped like the Big Bear Constellation. We then discover the Tchil-Ustun Mosque (forty columns-XIV), the Panjvakhta Mosque (five prayers-XVI), the Mausoleum of the Sheik Abdoul Hasan Nouri (VIII) and finally the Kariz, which is the ancient irrigation system in the desert.
On the way, we will stop in the city of Gijdouvon to visit a ceramic workshop. Night at a locals.
Day 6/ Nourata - Kizil Koum - Forige
From Nourata, we take the road going towards the north east (124 miles) to join up with the big Aoul (a nomadic village, settled by the Bolshevik Russians). Arrival at noon. In the afternoon, we take a walk along Lake Haydarkoul. Meet the fishermen, swim (depending on the season). At the end of the day, road for the mountain village of Forige: Paris in Usbek. Timur gave famous city names from across the world to the villages around Samarkand because he wanted his capital to dominate the world. Meet the mountain people of Uzbek. Night at a locals.
Day 7/ Forige - Norvon - Tepakul
Hiking day. From the Bogdon Village, we cross a pass (5,633 feet) to descend into the Norvon Valley. Green valley with many gardens, vines and walnut trees. At the end of the afternoon, road in direction of the south-east towards the Zerashan mountain. Arrive at the end of the day at Tepakul Village. Night at a locals.
4-5 H walk.
Day 8/ Tepakul - Taragay
Very early, we begin our trek towards Langar Pass (7,218 feet) from which we dominate the plains of Samarkand and the Kashgadaria Valley. From here, we admire the snowy peaks of Pamir. Picnic on the pass. Descend towards Taragay, birth place of Timur's father. We can soak in the unusual ambiance, the rural architecture and the pituresque landscapes. Shared evening with the villagers. Night at a locals.
6-7 H walk.
Day 9/ Taragay - Shakhrisabz - Ayoqchi
Depart by vehicle in the morning for Shakhrisabz,the ancient Kesh, birth place of Timur.
This last edifies the immense « white palace » Ak-Saray (XIV) of which the impressive relicts of the portals offer a ceramic decor without parallel.
The Kok-Goumbaz Mosque (XV), the Gambazi-Saydon Mausoleum and, above all, the Khazrati Imam Mosque complete the souvenirs of splendor of this city. After visiting Shakhrisabz, we then take the road for the mountains of Zerafshan. Arrival at Ayoqchi Village where the Tajiks and the Uzbeks co-habitate. Meet with the villagers who are breeders and agriculturers. Night at a locals.
Day 10/ Ayoqchi - Tersak - Samarkand
In the morning, our hike follows the length of the river, towards the east. The goal is to reach Takhra Karatcha Pass (6,234 feet) where we will be rewarded with a panoramic view onto Samarkand. The name of this pass translates « Mountain of the Eagles ». Meet with the shepherds and the mountain men who cultivate potatoes in these highlands. Picnic on the pass. The second stage of the day continues by the descent into the Tersak Valley with a hilly landscape. Arrival in the village where our minibus awaits us. Immediate transfer to Samarcande (28 miles). Night in guest house. 7-8 H walk (easy)
Day 11/ Samarkand the Grande. Visit
Capital of Timur, this city was the principal city of ancient Sogdiane. At the crossroads of the large commercial routes coming in from China, Siberia, Persia and the West, Samarkand prospered up until the surge of Ghengis Khan's Mongolian hordes who destroyed the city before reconstructing it on the ashes of the suburbs. Samarkand's hour of glory came two centuries later, as soon as Timur declare it the capital of his empire. The marvelous madrasah of Reguistan (XV-XVII), decorated in dazzling ceramic allow us to better understand the multiple influences which marked the Timuride architectural evolution. After the famous Bibi Khanum Mosque, it is the fame of the Timurides that we will celebrate in front of the Shakhi-Zinda Mausoleum. Next to the Roukhabad Mausoleum, rises the Gour-Emir, tomb of the great conquerors which conserves the corpses of Timur, the corpses of his children and his grand children. In the evening, we will attend the « Sound and Light » spectacle at Reghistan Plaza. Night at guest house of charm.
Day 12/ Samarkand-Tashkent
In the morning, we visit the Samarkand Museum which sums up the strong history of Central Asia. After, the Oulougbek Observatory (XV) built onto Mount Kouhak. Here, we call up the fascinating personality of Timur's grandson, sovereign poet, philospher and astronomer.
Departure to Tachkent (train or bus, depending on the time). Along the way,discover two different regions of Uzbekistan: Djizak and Syr-Darya which were previously steppes that the Soviets transformed into cotton fields. We cross a second large river which is the Syr-Darya. Arrival in the evening at Tachkent. Night and dinner at 4 star hotel.
Day 13/ Depart fom Tashkent
Transfer to the airport to check in for your return flight home.
Itinerary Notes
- For those who prefer not to go on one or several of the hikes, it is, most definitely, possible to rejoin the group via the vehicle which transports our luggage.
- For the three days of hiking, hiking time is between 4-5 hours by day/ 7-8 hours on hilly terrain.
- We always «borrow» the good paths. Altitude remains reasonable. Our walks are between 4,921 and 6,561 feet in altitude.
- The walking time schedules are given only as an estimate.
- For different reasons involving trip organization, daily schedules and planned altitude gains (ascent or descent) may be modified without any prior notice.
- For the three days of hiking, hiking time is between 4-5 hours by day/ 7-8 hours on hilly terrain.
- We always «borrow» the good paths. Altitude remains reasonable. Our walks are between 4,921 and 6,561 feet in altitude.
- The walking time schedules are given only as an estimate.
- For different reasons involving trip organization, daily schedules and planned altitude gains (ascent or descent) may be modified without any prior notice.
Luggage Tips
Each participant walks with a light back pack, carrying only the personal items necessary for the day or half day (water bottle, camera, protective clothing, etc).
Staff
The guide
- an experienced Mountain World Travel English speaking professional guide. Our guide has the entire competency needed to carry out cultural visits in the cities.
The local team
- A cook for our nights spent at a locals.
- A chauffeur for all vehicle transferrs.
- an experienced Mountain World Travel English speaking professional guide. Our guide has the entire competency needed to carry out cultural visits in the cities.
The local team
- A cook for our nights spent at a locals.
- A chauffeur for all vehicle transferrs.
Transportation
- Minibus for transfers and transport of luggage.
- Domestic flight: in principle, Uzbekistan Airways.
- Domestic flight: in principle, Uzbekistan Airways.
Lodging
Tashkent: 4 star hotels (the local standard), based on double occupancy.
At all times possible, we favor nights in charming guest houses, traditional lodging, private and comfortable, with private bathrooms (shower and hot water), based on double occupancy.
This lodging, where the service and welcome are warm, enhances our contact with the locals. A guest house is equivalent to a Bed and Breakfast: large, plush house, equipped with several rooms.
In the shadowed courtyard, in the shelter of the strong, hot summers, you will find le charpoi, a kind of stand set up with pillows and rugs where one sits to enjoy tea and meals while conversing peacefully.
At a locals: the large, principal room of the house where the guests are received, serves, after the meal, as a dormitory for all participants. Excellent contact with the welcoming family. Nights at locals offer basic comfort, but a strong contact with the local population.
Due to our goal of providing quality accommodations, we seek charming and reputable places located in the middle of the most beautiful landscapes, on the most beautiful view-points or close to the departure of the excursions.
We choose these hotels and pensions, not only for the excellent price/quality ratio, but also for their cordiality and hospitality.
The names of accommodations (hotels, pensions, etc...) when they are indicated, are only indicative.
Depending on availability, accommodations (hotels, pensions, etc...) may be replaced by another equivalent type.
It is possible that accommodations may change without prior notice due to a number of factors.
At all times possible, we favor nights in charming guest houses, traditional lodging, private and comfortable, with private bathrooms (shower and hot water), based on double occupancy.
This lodging, where the service and welcome are warm, enhances our contact with the locals. A guest house is equivalent to a Bed and Breakfast: large, plush house, equipped with several rooms.
In the shadowed courtyard, in the shelter of the strong, hot summers, you will find le charpoi, a kind of stand set up with pillows and rugs where one sits to enjoy tea and meals while conversing peacefully.
At a locals: the large, principal room of the house where the guests are received, serves, after the meal, as a dormitory for all participants. Excellent contact with the welcoming family. Nights at locals offer basic comfort, but a strong contact with the local population.
Due to our goal of providing quality accommodations, we seek charming and reputable places located in the middle of the most beautiful landscapes, on the most beautiful view-points or close to the departure of the excursions.
We choose these hotels and pensions, not only for the excellent price/quality ratio, but also for their cordiality and hospitality.
The names of accommodations (hotels, pensions, etc...) when they are indicated, are only indicative.
Depending on availability, accommodations (hotels, pensions, etc...) may be replaced by another equivalent type.
It is possible that accommodations may change without prior notice due to a number of factors.
Food and Beverages
In the villages that we stop at during transfers: meals in restaurant.
In the cities: prepared meals at the guest house or in the hotel's restaurant.
At a local's: meals are prepared by a cook and their aids based on local products.
Drinks: mineral water is furnished, as well as tea.
In Uzbekistan, the food is good, varied and copious. The meals are composed of fresh vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, etc...) meat (sheep, chicken, grilled, etc....) and dairy products. Very flavorful. The food can be, however, a bit spicey.
In the cities: prepared meals at the guest house or in the hotel's restaurant.
At a local's: meals are prepared by a cook and their aids based on local products.
Drinks: mineral water is furnished, as well as tea.
In Uzbekistan, the food is good, varied and copious. The meals are composed of fresh vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, etc...) meat (sheep, chicken, grilled, etc....) and dairy products. Very flavorful. The food can be, however, a bit spicey.
Additional Information
Although we are an experienced adventure travel company doing our best to respect the itinerary schedule as presented on this detailed itinerary, there is always the possibility that we may need to modify it for different reasons beyond our control. Please read the Registration Conditions: Terms and Booking conditions - Limitations of Liability.
Important Information
What's Not Included
- International flight in/out Tashkent
- All services mentioned in Services +/extensions /options
- Personal medical & Travel Insurance
- All items not expressively mentioned in "What's included".
Extra Costs
- Drinks (except mineral water and tea)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- All items not expressively mentioned in ‘What's included".
Air Travel
As airfare is NOT included in our adventures, please check if your trip
is "a guaranteed departure" before confirming your own airline travel
arrangements. You can check your trip status at the Mountain World Travel website or contact the Mountain World Travel office
at 1-970-544-WALK (1-970-544-9255) or at 1 888-MWT-TREK (698-8735).
Our preferred airlines to fly to Tashkent
- Uzbekistan Airways, the national airline, operates daily flights from New York, London, Roma, Milano, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow to Tashkent.
- Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) operates daily flights from Baltimore, Chicago, New York to Tashkent (through Istanbul).
- Aeroflot operates daily flights from Moscow to Tashkent.
Our preferred airlines to fly to Tashkent
- Uzbekistan Airways, the national airline, operates daily flights from New York, London, Roma, Milano, Paris, Frankfurt, Moscow to Tashkent.
- Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) operates daily flights from Baltimore, Chicago, New York to Tashkent (through Istanbul).
- Aeroflot operates daily flights from Moscow to Tashkent.
Foreign-Entry Requirements
Formalities for US, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ passports travelers: a passport valid at least 6 months after the supposed return date of your journey; a visa is needed.
For other nationalities, please contact the Uzbek embassy of your country.
Please check with:
US Department of State
For other nationalities, please contact the Uzbek embassy of your country.
Please check with:
US Department of State
Health and First Aid
No vaccine is obligatory. We advise you, however, to be up date for traditional vaccinations: Diphtheria - Tetanus - Poliomyelitis, Typhoid fever. Vaccination against hepatitis A and B is recommended.
Dentist and doctor: a check up before departure is recommended.
For more information visit the website of the US Department of Health
Dentist and doctor: a check up before departure is recommended.
For more information visit the website of the US Department of Health
Physical Preparation
LEVEL 2
2 months prior: Hike 7 to 9 miles every weekend or on two consecutive days.
2 months prior: Hike 7 to 9 miles every weekend or on two consecutive days.
Equipment
Basic equipment
- A cap or a hat to protect from the sun
- Sun glasses (minimum index 3 or 4 for high mountain)
- Thermal top and bottom, short and long underwear (fast drying).
- Fleece turtle neck top
- A warm fleece jacket (light weight/well insulated).
- A waterproof/breathable shell jacket (Gore-Tex).
- A rain poncho
- Hiking shorts
- Lightweight hiking long pants
- A Camelback or a water bottle
- A swimming suit.
Shoes and technical material
- Hiking socks
- Light ventilated hiking shoes with a good traction on different type of terrain, for people with fragile ankles: waterproof ankle hiking boots and a sole offering good traction.
- A pair of telescopic walking poles.
Sleeping for nights spent at locals
- A light sleeping bag (that will keep you warm from a temperature of 41/32°Fahrenheit) will suffice in the months of April, May, September and October.
- A bed sheet for the months of June, July and August.
Luggage
- A back pack equipped with broad straps, with an adjustable anatomical back reinforcement, and a capacity of 7 to 9 gallons, for your daily belongings
- A soft travel bag, which can hold between 18 to 23 gallons that will be transported by vehicle during the day.
Miscellaneous
- A change of clothes.
- A pair of replacement shoe laces
- A dop-kit and a bath towel.
- Toilet paper.
- A pocket knife (not in carry on luggage).
- Some plastic bags to protect your belongings.
- A bathing suit.
- A small pocket anti-theft protection device, to always keep on yourself, along with your identity papers, money, certificate of insurance.
Some advice
During your flight your back pack should contain fragile and useful items that you might need while on the plane (camera, memory cards, jacket, books, magazines, medication, dop-kit etc).
- A cap or a hat to protect from the sun
- Sun glasses (minimum index 3 or 4 for high mountain)
- Thermal top and bottom, short and long underwear (fast drying).
- Fleece turtle neck top
- A warm fleece jacket (light weight/well insulated).
- A waterproof/breathable shell jacket (Gore-Tex).
- A rain poncho
- Hiking shorts
- Lightweight hiking long pants
- A Camelback or a water bottle
- A swimming suit.
Shoes and technical material
- Hiking socks
- Light ventilated hiking shoes with a good traction on different type of terrain, for people with fragile ankles: waterproof ankle hiking boots and a sole offering good traction.
- A pair of telescopic walking poles.
Sleeping for nights spent at locals
- A light sleeping bag (that will keep you warm from a temperature of 41/32°Fahrenheit) will suffice in the months of April, May, September and October.
- A bed sheet for the months of June, July and August.
Luggage
- A back pack equipped with broad straps, with an adjustable anatomical back reinforcement, and a capacity of 7 to 9 gallons, for your daily belongings
- A soft travel bag, which can hold between 18 to 23 gallons that will be transported by vehicle during the day.
Miscellaneous
- A change of clothes.
- A pair of replacement shoe laces
- A dop-kit and a bath towel.
- Toilet paper.
- A pocket knife (not in carry on luggage).
- Some plastic bags to protect your belongings.
- A bathing suit.
- A small pocket anti-theft protection device, to always keep on yourself, along with your identity papers, money, certificate of insurance.
Some advice
During your flight your back pack should contain fragile and useful items that you might need while on the plane (camera, memory cards, jacket, books, magazines, medication, dop-kit etc).
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