Uzbekistan to Uluru: unique round the world holiday

Day 1: Depart UK

Days 2 - 8: Uzbekistan in a week

Explore the Silk Road country of Uzbekistan in a week. Start in Tashkent, where you'll wander through the local markets, visit the iconic Metro stations and taste delicious local pilaf and Uzbek bread. Next, you'll visit the magical city of Bukhara, heading back in time amongst the endless madrassahs, minarets and bustling bazaars. Finish your trip in Samarkand, where you can admire spectacular blue mosaics and mosques on the vast Registan Square.

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Days 8 - 15: India's Golden Triangle 

Explore the iconic Golden Triangle in India on this week long adventure. Start in Delhi, where you’ll admire the incredible monuments of the Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb, before heading to Agra. Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal and stop in at the abandoned imperial city of Fatehpur Sikri before continuing your journey to Jaipur. Here you'll wander through the spice markets, gaze up at the unique architecture and watch artisans at work in the creative hub of Rajasthan.

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Days 15 - 18: Elephant Hills Jungle Lake Safari 

Arriving in Thailand, you'll head straight off on your wildlife adventures with Elephant Hills. This unique resort is located in Khao Sok National Park, part of southern Thailand’s largest stretch of primary rainforest. Made up of two luxury tented camps Elephant Hills takes you on a journey through Khao Sok, spending one night within the trees and another sleeping on a lake in a floating camp. Experience magnificent Asian elephants up close during your visit to the private elephant camp and float along the river on a guided canoe safari!

We love Elephant Hills - read our blogs to find out about our own experiences at this unique lodge. 

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Days 18 - 21: Singapore stopover 

Stopover in Singapore on your way through Asia, visiting all the highlights of this iconic city in three days. See the famous Mer Lion in the marina, browse through the National Gallery, wander through Chinatown and enjoy some shopping along Orchard Road. Enjoy a local curry in Little India before heading to Raffles for a Singapore Sling at the Long Bar to toast your short stay in Singapore in style!

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Days 21 - 25: Kakadu and Arnhem Land tour from Darwin

Encounter the Aussie outback in 4 days with our Litchfield, Kakadu and Arnhem land tour from Darwin as part of a small group. This authentic indigenous experience will appeal to explorers of all ages and it showcases the natural wonders, spectacular landscapes and cultural signficance of the 'top end' of Australia. Cool off in the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, travel off road in a 4x4 through the outback of Kakadu and spend precious time in Arnhem Land learning about the fascinating history of the Aboriginal people from your knowledgeable local guide.

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Days 25 - 28: Discover Uluru 

Taking you from Alice Springs to Uluru, this 4 day circular group tour introduces you to all the highlights of Australia’s spectacular Red Centre. Discover striking landscapes, ancient aboriginal culture and visit Australia’s most renowned landmark, Uluru. Visit Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon by 4WD vehicle with knowledgeable local guides - off-roading is truly the best way to explore this region and with all transport taken care of you can make the most of all the Red Centre has to offer.

You can choose to sleep in permanent tents with real beds or perhaps experience sleeping in a ‘swag’ under the light of the stars! Look forward to spectacular sunset and sunrise over Uluru, wandering through the crevices of Kings Canyon and off-roading in your 4WD vehicle. Get involved with hiking, swimming and nature spotting while getting the true outback experience!

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Days 28 - 31: Sydney stopover 

You now have four days to enjoy Sydney on our classic stopover. To help you on your way, we’ve included an iVenture Sydney card, which gives you to access many of the main sights in the city. As well as entry to the Opera House, Wildlife Sydney and the Aquarium, the pass also gives you access to some brilliant tours. Fancy learning about Bondi’s beautiful beaches and coastal living or taking a walking tour of the historic Rocks neighbourhood? Both covered!

Using the iVenture Sydney Card, you can also go jet boating on the harbour, take the hop-on-hop-off bus out to the Blue Mountains, join a bike tour through Manly, or take advantage of 2-hour board and wetsuit hire and try your hand at surfing.

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Days 28 - 31: Soak up the beaches of Hawai'i 

Explore the natural beauty of Hawaii in this week long trip to Oahu and Kauai, where you can experience Honolulu’s wartime history and stunning snorkelling spots before relaxing on the white beaches of Kauai. The island of Oahu will be your first stop, where you’ll take a tour of Pearl Harbour and the memorial there, before exploring Honolulu on a city tour. The rest of your time here can be spent enjoying a traditional luau on Waikiki Beach or hiking Diamond Head for views over the ocean. In Kauai you’ll discover the natural splendour of Hawaii, from the Na Pali coastline, where narrow waterfalls cascade down the lush mountains, to the quiet beaches of the north shore where you can relax on the sand or try surfing the famously crashing waves.

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Days 31 - 44: Road trip through the Rockies 

On arrival in Denver, you'll pick up your campervan, ready to head out and spend two weeks exploring the Rocky Mountains. From Denver, there are few different routes you can take. We would recommend driving in a loop, either north or south.

Northern idea: Driving north from Denver, you’ll immediately hit Boulder, a cool mountain city with pretty streets and a great food scene. Why not stock up with fresh local ingredients before setting off on a long drive through Wyoming, into South Dakota? Arriving in Rapid City, you’ll be well placed to visit the legendary faces of Mount Rushmore and vast landscapes of Badlands National Park. Next, you can drive back into Wyoming to look for aliens at the iconic Devil’s Tower, made famous when it appeared in Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Soon you’ll arrive at the Rockies to spend a few days enjoying the geothermal wonderlands of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Salt Lake City sits directly south, so why not stop to explore its enormous Mormon Temple before driving back into Colorado? On the way, you can see the ancient footprints at Dinosaur National Monument. The ski resort of Vail is just as lively when it’s not snowing, so enjoy some rafting or kayaking before arriving back in Denver.

Southern idea: Heading east from Denver, you’ll pass through Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. On the way, you can stop in Aspen, a ski resort that turns into a lovely alpine paradise over the summer. While you're here, try hopping between the vineyards around Grand Junction and tasting the local wines. Passing into Utah, Moab is an excellent base for exploring the red rock landscape of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, before driving past the iconic rocks in Monument Valley. From here, you can gaze at the pink waves of Antelope Canyon in Page and the bizarre-looking hoodoos at Bryce Canyon on your way to Las Vegas.

After a couple of hedonistic days enjoying The Strip, drive east to the Grand Canyon before exploring New Mexico, home to bustling Albuquerque, pretty Santa Fe and the ancient pueblos of Taos. Returning to Colorado, you can visit Great Sand Dunes National Park and Colorado Springs before arriving back in Denver.

Whatever route you choose, we're sure that you'll have a brilliant time exploring the USA.

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Day 45: Arrive UK