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Exodus Travels
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Exodus - Kerela and Tropical India Cycle Tour

Intrepid Travel
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Central Asia Explorer




Peregrine Adventures
#9 Pick of 32 Uzbekistan Tour Companies View ProfileExpect I'm not the only one
Highly Recommended
Highly Recommended

Abercrombie & Kent
#12 Pick of 32 Uzbekistan Tour Companies View ProfileI will Never, EVER, EVER use A&K again. They are not what they were represented to be.
Not what was described!
A magical journey with rich history and the most beautiful scenery in the world!

National Geographic Expeditions
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Highly recommend! It was a trip of a lifetime!
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Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
#13 Pick of 32 Uzbekistan Tour Companies View ProfileTrip of a Lifetime
My favorite OAT adventure
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Gate 1 Travel
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Awesome Kenya Safari



Air by Pleasant
#23 Pick of 32 Uzbekistan Tour Companies View ProfileReviews Write a Review
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
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
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.
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.
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,
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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