Uzbekistan Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025

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Style Style Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.

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Lodging Level Lodging Level Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.

Physical Level Physical Level Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.

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Travel Style Travel Style Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.

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Solo Friendly Solo Friendly Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.

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Uzbekistan Adventure

Intrepid Travel
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9 days
$ 161 / day
$ 1,445
From : $ 1,951
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • The much-photographed Registan in Samarkand is one of the true pinnacles of Islamic architecture. You'll be wowed by the scale, grandeur and beauty of the monuments to iconic figures such as Tamerlane and the Persia-influenced madressas, mosques and mausoleums.
  • Central Asia is a fascinating and unique mix of ancient Silk Road culture, Soviet influence and striving to redefine nations post independence. Geographically and for a time historically, it is the real centre of Asia.
  • Spend an evening in the isolated Kyzylkum Desert, warming yourself by the fire and sleeping in a yurt.
  • Get to really know the stories and people of Uzbekistan while sharing home-cooked meals with local families, including a home stay in the remote Nuratau Mountains.
  • Spend time in World Heritage-listed Bukhara, a 6th-century-BC city that's drenched in history and home to the formidable Ark of Bukhara.
Visits:
Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Central Asia Explorer

Intrepid Travel
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17 days
$ 187 / day
$ 3,175
From : $ 4,286
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Get to know the locals as you meet a local eagle trainer (or Berkutchi), learn how to build a yurt in a local workshop, test your taste buds with a dinner of home-cooked plov (Uzbekistan's signature dish) and rub shoulders with the locals in the bustling bazaars
  • Travel along the Chychkan River beneath the towering peaks of Kyrgyzstan’s Tien Shan range, mountains even more spectacular for emptiness of the valleys below them.
  • Enjoy authentic experiences like sleeping in traditional yurts on the banks of Lake Issykul, staying in local villages and making yourself at home in a boutique hotel that used to be an old Jewish house in Bukhara
  • Wander through the grand square Registan in Samarkand, admiring the imposing architecture from afar and the detailed craftmanship on the tiling up close.
  • Spend time in World Heritage-listed Bukhara, a 6th-century-BC city that's drenched in history and home to the formidable Ark of Bukhara.
Visits:
Bishkek, Bukhara, Samarkand, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
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Astana to Tashkent

Intrepid Travel
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26 days
$ 228 / day
$ 5,933
From : $ 8,010
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Central Asia is a fascinating and unique mix of ancient Silk Road culture, Soviet influence and striving to redefine nations post independence. Geographically and for a time historically, it is the real centre of Asia
  • The much-photographed Registan in Samarkand is one of the true pinnacles of Islamic architecture. You'll be wowed by the scale, grandeur and beauty of the monuments to iconic figures such as Tamerlane and the Persian influenced madressas, mosques and mausoleums.
  • Kyrgyzstan's mountains are its monuments and its majesty. The landscapes here will stay with you long after the journey is over.
  • Marvel at the beautiful Song Kol Lake & Issyk-kul Lake, where in mid-summer you may see flocks of sheep, goats and herds of horses watched over by nomadic herdsmen and their families. Stay in a yurt camp at the shore and live like the locals have for centuries in these portable, felt lined traditional tents.
  • Experience for yourself the legend that is Central Asian hospitality – there's really nothing like being welcomed into a local home or yurt for a meal, chatting with stall holders at bazaars or simply marvelling at the sights alongside locals
Visits:
Almaty, Bishkek, Bukhara, Kazakhstan, Samarkand, Tashkent, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
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Tashkent to Ashgabat

Intrepid Travel
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10 days
$ 222 / day
$ 2,224
From : $ 3,002
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • This incredible journey takes you through parts of Central Asia that few people can find on a map, let alone have considered travelling to.
  • Steeped in Silk Road history and immortalised in many great tales, the UNESCO-protected town of Khiva is as photogenic as it is legendary.
  • Explore the sprawling ruins of Mary, Merv and other ancient kingdoms and contemplate the remnants of empires that once ruled these vast lands.
  • Witness the eternal flames of the Darvaza Crater, aka the 'Door to Hell' as you camp nearby – one of the strangest, most mesmerising geological oddities on earth.
  • Ashgabat rose from the devastation of an earthquake in 1948 and has enjoyed a surreal and futuristic makeover - witness its often bizarre, but certainly memorable architecture on a city tour.
Visits:
Khiva, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
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Premium Uzbekistan

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
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10 days
$ 241 / day
$ 2,408
From : $ 3,251
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Travel with a local leader who will share the magic of Uzbekistan's "holiest city" in Bukhara, tell the ancient tales of historic Khiva, and guide you through the extraordinary architecture of Samarkand.
  • Uncover Tashkent’s Soviet legacy and its contemporary culture. Explore the vast Chorsu Bazaar and embrace the hustle and bustle in this one of Asia's oldest markets.
  • Immerse yourself in Uzbek culture when you visit a typical local village, learn the art of sewing suzani, chat to the friendly villagers and enjoy a traditional lunch together.
  • Stay within in the walls of Uzbekistan’s history during feature stays in an old Jewish house converted into a gorgeous boutique hotel in Bukhara, and a centuries-old medressa turned opulent and elegant hotel in Khiva.
  • Understand local life through food – join a local family in Samarkand for a cooking class of the quintessential Central Asian rice dish – plov, and enjoy a taste of Khorezmian culture during a family cooking class in Khiva.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
Visits:
Bukhara, Khiva, Samarkand, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Bishkek to Ashgabat

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
26 days
$ 206 / day
$ 5,368
From : $ 7,247
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Central Asia is a fascinating and unique mix of ancient Silk Road culture, post-soviet culture and striving to redefine nations post independence. Geographically and for a time historically, it is the real centre of Asia
  • The much-photographed Registan in Samarkand is one of the true pinnacles of Islamic architecture. You'll be wowed by the scale, grandeur and beauty of the monuments to iconic figures such as Tamerlane and the Persian influenced madressas, mosques and mausoleums
  • Experience for yourself the legend that is Central Asian hospitality - there's really nothing like being welcomed into a local home or yurt for a meal, chatting with stall holders at bazaars or simply marvelling at the sights alongside locals
  • Kyrgyzstans mountains are its monuments and its majesty. The landscapes here will stay with you long after the journey is over
  • Marvel at the beautiful Son-Kol Lake, where in mid-summer you may see flocks of sheep, goats and herds of horses watched over by nomadic herdsmen and their families
  • Stay overnight in a yurt lakeside and live like the locals have for centuries in these portable, felt lined traditional tents
  • Reflect on the important role horses have played in the traditional Kyrgyz nomadic life style while witnessing horseback sports like odarysh (wrestling on horseback), tiyin-enish (where riders try to pick up coins at full gallop) or kok-baru (goat polo)
  • Explore sprawling ruins of Mary, Merv and others with a local guide and contemplate these remnants of empires that once ruled this vast land
  • Witness the eternal flames of the Darvaza Crater, aka the 'Door to Hell' as you camp nearby – one of the strangest, most mesmerising geological oddities on earth
  • Ashgabat rose from the devastation of an earthquake in 1948 and has enjoyed a surreal and futuristic makeover
Visits:
Bishkek, Bukhara, Khiva, Samarkand, Tashkent, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Adventure

Intrepid Travel
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18 days
$ 217 / day
$ 3,910
From : $ 5,279
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • This incredible journey takes you through parts of Central Asia that few people can find on a map, let alone have considered travelling to.
  • The much-photographed Registan in Samarkand is one of the true pinnacles of Islamic architecture. You'll be wowed by the scale, grandeur and beauty of the monuments to iconic figures such as Tamerlane and the Persia-influenced madressas, mosques and mausoleums.
  • Spend an evening in the isolated Kyzylkum Desert, warming yourself by the fire and sleeping in a yurt.
  • Get to really know the stories and people of Uzbekistan while sharing home-cooked meals with local families, including a home stay in the remote Nuratau Mountains.
  • Spend time in World Heritage-listed Bukhara, a 6th-century-BC city that's drenched in history and home to the formidable Ark of Bukhara.
  • Steeped in Silk Road history and immortalised in many great tales, the UNESCO-protected town of Khiva is as photogenic as it is legendary.
  • Explore the sprawling ruins of Mary, Merv and other ancient kingdoms and contemplate the remnants of empires that once ruled these vast lands.
  • Witness the eternal flames of the Darvaza Crater, aka the 'Door to Hell' as you camp nearby – one of the strangest, most mesmerising geological oddities on earth.
  • Ashgabat rose from the devastation of an earthquake in 1948 and has enjoyed a surreal and futuristic makeover - witness its often bizarre, but certainly memorable architecture on a city tour.
Visits:
Bukhara, Khiva, Samarkand, Tashkent, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
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Central Asia: Five Stans Express

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
24 days
$ 227 / day
$ 5,453
From : $ 7,362
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • This trip explores the essential highlights of Central Asia and uncovers culture, nature and history while meeting some of the most hospitable people in the world
  • With breathtaking scenery at every turn, you’ll discover the incredible Darvaza Crater, Kolsai Lakes and Issykul Lake
  • Take a step back in time as you explore the Silk Road history and visit Khiva ancient town, Registan in Samarkand, Bukhrara, and Khujand
  • Get to know the locals as you visit a carpet-making workshop, meet a local eagle trainer (or Berkutchi), rub shoulders with the locals in the bustling bazaars and test your taste buds in a dinner of home-cooked plov (Uzbekistan's national dish)
  • Enjoy special stays like sleeping in yurts by Lake Issykul, staying in local villages and making yourself at home in a boutique hotel that used to be an old Jewish house in Bukhara
Visits:
Alexandria, Almaty, Bishkek, Bukhara, Dushanbe, Kazakhstan, Khiva, Samarkand, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
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12 Day Discover Uzbekistan

12 days
$ 257 / day
$ 3,079
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • In Tashkent, tour Khast Imam Square, home to exquisite mosques, monuments and madrasas
  • A ride on the Tashkent metro reveals its lavish decorations, a legacy of the former Soviet Union
  • In Tashkent, view one of the oldest copies of the Koran dating from 644-648
  • Travel to Kyzyl Kala, an ancient fortress on the edge of the Kyzylkum Desert
  • At Ulli Khovli Complex, gather for a meal and perhaps even ride a camel!
  • Tour the walled city of Khiva, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit the revered Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum in Khiva, built in honor of the legendary poet
  • Discover the beauty of Bukhara, one of the most important ancient cities in Uzbekistan
  • Tour the cultural heritage monument of Chor Minor, part of Bukhara's World Heritage Center
  • Dinner with a local family - learn the secrets of how to prepare Pilav, a traditional rice dish
  • A special visit, lunch and conversation with a skilled ceramicist in the town of Gijduvan
  • Tour Samarkand, brimming with history, the most romantic of the Silk Road cities
  • Walk to iconic Registan Square with its colorful mosaics, blue domes and lofty arches
  • Visit the Ulugbek Observatory, once the finest and most advanced in the Islamic world
  • Walk through the energetic Siab Market - feel the dynamic atmosphere of ancient Samarkand
  • Visit Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis of sparkling blue mausoleums grouped along medieval streets
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Bukhara, Khiva, Samarkand, Tashkent
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The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples & ...

National Geographic Expeditions
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
24 days
$ 2,831 / day
$ 67,950
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • See the world with National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Spencer Wells
  • Travel in a private Boeing 757 jet
  • Go off the beaten path to discover some of the most incredible legacies of legendary civilizations
  • Enjoy a private tour of the Georgian National Museum
  • Explore the vibrant bazaars of Samarqand in Uzbekistan
  • See the land of Genghis Khan – Mongolia
  • Be amazed by 1,000 year old structures in Myanmar (Burma)
  • Visit several World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka
  • Explore the National Museum of Ethiopia
  • See Jerusalem, a city that holds a rich spiritual meaning to many faiths
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner in London
Visits:
Addis Ababa, Bagan, Etosha National Park, Gobi Desert, Jerusalem, Lake Inle, Lalibela, London, Rangoon, Shwedagon Pagoda, Tbilisi, Tel Aviv, Ulaanbaatar, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), England, Ethiopia, Israel, Mongolia, South Georgia, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan
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Highlights of Central Aia: Kyrgystan's mountains ...

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
16 days
$ 6,068
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Kuala Lumpur, Samarkand, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
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NEW The Stans of Central Asia: Turkmenistan & ...

16 days
$ 375 / day
$ 5,995
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Enjoy an exclusive glimpse into the archives of the Savitsky Museum
  • Visit the opulent 18th-century Bolo Hauz Mosque and the Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
  • Visit with a local ceramic master and learn about the centuries-old traditions of this ancient art form.
  • Exploring Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in the world
  • Including by the troops of Alexander the Great, the Arab Caliphate, and Genghis Khan.
Visits:
Samarkand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
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Silk Route journey: Western China, Kyrgyzstan &am ...

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
22 days
$ 10,016
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Kashgar, Samarkand, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
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12 Day Discover Uzbekistan

12 days
$ 283 / day
$ 3,399
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • In Tashkent, tour Khast Imam Square, home to exquisite mosques, monuments and madrasas
  • A ride on the Tashkent metro reveals its lavish decorations, a legacy of the former Soviet Union
  • In Tashkent, view one of the oldest copies of the Koran in the world
  • Tour the walled city of Khiva, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch at the storied House of Rashid dating back to the Rashidi dynasty
  • Visit the revered Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum in Khiva, built in honor of the legendary poet
  • Travel to Ayaz Kala, an archaeological site built on the edge of the Kyzylkum Desert
  • At a desert yurt camp, gather for a meal and perhaps even ride a camel!
  • Discover the beauty of Bukhara, one of the most important ancient cities in Uzbekistan
  • Tour the cultural heritage monument of Chor Minor, part of Bukhara's World Heritage Center
  • Visit splendid Nadir Divan-Begi, part of a huge architectural complex on the Lyab-i Hauz ponds
  • A special visit, lunch and conversation with a skilled ceramicist in the town of Gijduvan
  • Tour Samarkand, brimming with history, the most romantic of the Silk Road cities
  • Walk to iconic Registan Square with its colorful mosaics, blue domes and lofty arches
  • Visit the Ulugbek Observatory, once the finest and most advanced in the Islamic world
  • Dinner with a local family - learn the secrets of how to prepare Pilav, a traditional rice dish
  • Visit Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis of sparkling blue mausoleums grouped along medieval streets
  • Walk through the energetic Siab Market - feel the dynamic atmosphere of ancient Samarkand
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Bukhara, Khiva, Samarkand, Tashkent
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Top Uzbekistan Attractions & Experiences

218 Uzbekistan Tour Reviews - Summary 99% Recommend

4.7 out of 5
Excellent 168
Great 43
Average 6
Disappointing 1
Terrible 0
Value
4.7
Guide
4.7
Activities
4.7
Lodging
4.7
Transportation
4.7
Meals
4.7

Tour Reviews Write a Review

Brilliant trip and holiday

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Amazing country and very, very friendly people. Incredible history and
historical monuments. The Uzbek government is doing great work in restoring
these incredible archeological gems. Full praise to them. A very varied
and inspirational holiday plus brought back some indelible memories. Our
guide Dilshod was very informative, caring and sensitive to the needs of a
diverse group. He is a brilliant guide.
Visit to see the Othmani Qur'an in Tashkent was a great privilege. This
Qur'an written in about 646 CE was awe inspiring.
Ragistan Square in Samarquand is incredible. The jaw-dropping moment came
when we entered the the mosque in the Tilla-Kari Madressa. I could not take
my eyes away from the amazing decorations of the ceiling. The ceiling is flat
(so they say) but the the master craftsmen have done such an amazing work
that it actually appears to be dome shaped. My highlight of the the whole
trip.


Our guide Dilshod was very informative, caring and sensitive to the needs of
a diverse group. He is a brilliant guide.


Please go as soon as you can. strongly recommend this trip and holiday


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Operator Exodus Travels

Amazing people and architecture

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

This holiday gives a great overview of the country and it's history visiting
cities along the Great Silk Road, each with their own amazing buildings and
stories
We had been to many squares, mosques and madrassas but Registan Square in
Samarkand topped them all and one of the final highlights of the trip.


Dilshod was excellent - friendly, extremely helpful and incredibly
knowledgeable of his country and it's history and also adaptable to our
requests.


Everything was incredibly cheap and we struggled to spend $200 on food and
drink and trinkets in the twelve days! Take dollars which can easily be
exchanged for Som.
Women travellers wear sleeved tops and crop trousers/trousers or skirts., and
have a scarf handy for the couple of mosques. Don't worry about the night in
the yurt - very pleasant with proper framed beds and and an electric light!
To avoid disappointment, if you see something you like then buy it.... some
items are only local to that city and you won't see them again.
The food was good with salads, soups and meat dishes, some almost European
style, but also plenty of local cuisine to try.


Be prepared for quite a lot of long journeys - the tour bus was fairly basic
and the roads bumpy (1600 km travelled in total).
Tourists are still quite a novelty in Uzbekistan and everywhere we went
people wanted to have their photos taken with you or to talk to you and
practise their English. Everyone was so friendly and we were treated like
VIPs.


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Operator Exodus Travels

"Why do you want to go there?"

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

When I told people I was going to three of the 'Stans', their question was
always why ?
To be honest, I wasn't sure myself until I'd been, but they are very
different countries, not subject to mass tourism, with different cultures,
lovely people and a joy to explore.
My personal highlights were, the mausoleums at Shakhi Zinda, talking to the
students learning English in Registan square and Bukhara - all in
Uzbebikistan. However, being allowed to hold the eagle hunter's Golden Eagle
in Kyrgyzstan was an honour.


We had two group leaders
In Uzbekistan, Dilshod was confident and highly knowledgeable and he would
tell us interesting stories of his personal life growing up in Uzbekistan
under Soviet rule. He provided advice daily and was always checking
everything was OK.

In Kazakhstan and Kyrgzystan, Ermek was equally engaging but with a quieter
manner. He enjoyed imparting knowledge of his home country, Kyrgzystan, and
keen to learn and join in with our English sense of humour. Alexi, our
driver in Kazakhstan and Kyrgzystan, was amazing, fixing the coach when we
broke down.


Make sure your dollars are clean, any marked or slight tears and the money
exchange will not accept them.
There are ATM's available (for top ups) for example at the Hotel Asia in
Bukkhara and the Kass Hotel in Almaty. (Tip: If you do happen to stay in the
Kass Hotel, get your picnic lunch from the deli which is 2 minutes walk, turn
right at the main road)
As a rough guide, I spent $85 in Uzbekistan, $60 Kazakstan (drinks at hotel
were a bit more expensive), $100 in Kyrgzystan plus dollars for tips for the
guides and drivers
For the yurt stay - if you drink, make sure you buy alcohol to take with you
as they don't sell it! Also, we were a group of 14 and they were able to
mostly put the couples together (rather than the gender separation mentioned
in the notes). We went in early June and it rained and was a bit cold in the
evening, so pack a waterproof and a fleece (just in case)
At the home stay meal in Karakol - buy your wine at the house (cheaper than
the Green Yard Hotel prices) - but breakfast at the Green Yard is amazing!
The food was better than I had anticipated, I ate lots of salads, kebabs and
pasta. Meals are not expensive and the vodka and beer are cheap.
Shopping is best in Bukhara with some free time for exploring. Would
recommend The Old Bukhara and Minzifa restaurants in Bukhara
Ladies, make sure you take a scarf for your head/shoulders, but respectable
shorts and t shirts were fine for the most part, with only a few places where
knees needed to be covered as well.


Why do you want to go to the Stans? Because they are different, the
architecture and history of Uzbekistan is amazing and the scenery of
Kyrgyzstan is beautiful. Neither will disappoint,


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Wonderful Trip

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

If you like history, visiting beautiful buildings and tasting local food,
this is the trip for you. Yes there are some bad roads to contend with, but
that's a small price to pay. The highlights? Bukhara, meeting the eagle
hunter and brilliant local guides.
Getting up close to a golden eagle.


We had two leaders. Dilshod in Uzbekistan was brilliant - his knowledge of
local history was amazing and he also had a great sense of humour. Ermek in
Kazakhstan and Kyrgystan was also a great guide - conscientious and a fund of
information, particularly about the recent history of the region.


Enjoy the different cultures of Central Asia.


We found the local people very friendly and all three countries a lot more
laid back than we were expecting.


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A thought provoking journey

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

The trip introduced me to many aspects of the history of Central Asia of
which I knew little. It has inspired me to read more on the subject. I was
also possible to gain a little appreciation of the culture of the three
countries I visited.
There was not one single inspirational moment. The combination of places we
visited and the information provided by our excellent guides stimulated much
food for thought. I find that often inspiration comes after a period of
reflection.


Both of our guides were excellent. They were both different but equally good
at their job. There were no problems when travelling throughout all three
countries.


Try to find the time to read about the histories of the countries before
going.


I have been on many Exodus trips and they have all been good. This one lived
up to my expectations. I would recommend anybody who has a sense of adventure
and a thirst for knowledge go on the Silk Rd.


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The Silk Route

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

Really exciting trip, very full on and packed with seeing the best of all 3
countries that you visit.
Be prepared for long but very rewarding days of sightseeing and travelling.
Go with the flow!
Very friendly and hospitable people.
Eating out is cheap and there is plenty of choice of good quality meat (lamb,
beef) kebabs/ pasties! (or the nearest thing to them, yummy) dumplings,
paste/noodle/bread and salads. Local beer very acceptable and even the best
vodka is very cheap and taste great..
Great photo opportunities and load of very interesting architecture such as
Madrasah's and mausoleums to see!
Scenery up in mountains is stunning with waterfalls and turquoise lakes.
Staying in the Yurt in the mountains in Kyrgyzstan was wonderful. No light
pollution so you can see the milky way and shooting stars! But be prepared
for it to be very basic and rustic! We ended up playing hand ball with a
international team of people staying at the camp site and then sitting round
the camp fire singing and drinking vodka watching the night sky.
Staying in the Yurt in the mountains in Kyrgyzstan was wonderful. No light
pollution so you can see the milky way and shooting stars!


Dilshod was a composite professional and very knowledgeable
Lisa was a lovely person who worked hard, and would certainly benefit from a
bit of training (fine tuning) to make her even better :)


See comments above in summary.


See comments above in summary.


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Operator Exodus Travels

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