UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan's classics.
The 10 2-day experiences travellers book most across Uzbekistan, with what each one involves, who runs it and what it costs.
2 days by Afrosiyob train to Samarkand and Bukhara with a guided whirlwind of top monuments, mostly included tickets, and pickup.
“Great Tour, the tour was well organized, great communication and the guides where very friendly and kind. I would recommend it to anyone two see these two beautiful places.”
Private 2-day Fergana Valley trip: Kamchik Pass, Kokand khans, Margilan silk at Yodgorlik, Rishtan ceramics. From $230 pp.
“Our tour of the Ferghana Valley was fantastic and one of the highlights of my time in Uzbekistan. Visiting Khokhand and exploring the beautiful palace was unforgettable, and our guide made the history and culture come alive in such an engaging way. I especially enjoyed learning about silk production—it was fascinating to see the entire…”
Sleep in yurts near the Nuratau Mountains, hike with an English-speaking guide, and break up the Samarkand–Bukhara trip via Lake Aydarkul.
“Very rewarding and pleasant. Great driver, ikrom. Lovely kind and accommodating. We enjoyed the ride with the mountain guide. The meals are excellent. Nice frame. Only downside, in yurts there are many locusts.... We couldn't sleep because they were getting into the sheets or jumping on us.Auto-translated”
Two-day private drive from Khiva to the Aral Sea’s ship cemetery, museums in Nukus, canyons, and a yurt camp night in Karakalpakstan.
“The Aral Sea is the best example of sad beauty. We had the impression throughout the entire journey to be on another planet, stunning and unique views during the whole trip!”
Khiva to the Aral Sea by 4x4 and desert roads, with a yurt night near the water, Muynak’s ship cemetery, and ancient forts.
“The activity was great. Very interesting to see this part of the country and learn a little about it.”
Two days mixing desert stars in a yurt camp, camel rides, Chashma spring, Alexander-era ruins, and Bukhara and Gijduvan stops.
“Belle expérience même si le côté local est trop peu présent. Hassan le conducteur est super bien (même si encore mieux que le conducteur parle anglais parfaitement) La musique le soir autour du feu dure à peine 20-30min donc la soirRead more”
Two days from Bukhara into the Kyzylkum Desert with yurt camp dinner, folk music, camel time, Nurata ruins, and possible Aydarkul lake bird-spotting.
“We had a great time with our guide Ikrom. Tour started in Bukhara, then visited Nurata with her fortress after a stop at an ancient sardoba. Delicious lunch in a cozy garden and after we reached our yurta camp in the desert, very nice and comRead more”
Private 2-day yurt safari from Bukhara to Samarkand: Kyzylkum desert, petroglyphs, camel ride, folk music, Aydarkul lake picnic.
“We paid $245 USD per person, which included the promise of a comfortable car with air conditioning. However, we spent the entire day driving through the desert in over 95°F (35°C) heat with no A/C. We had to have the windows down the whole time, which was far from the comfortable, modern tour experience we…”
Walk the dried Aral Sea seabed from Nukus, see Muynak ship cemeteries, and watch the Milky Way from a yurt camp in 1.5 days.
“L’attività è stata bellissima nel suo complesso. Però, il nostro driver/guida non parlava inglese anche se noi avremmo dovuto avere una guida inglese. Un’altra cosa da tenere in considerazione è la qualità della strada, se si ha dei problemi alla schiena sconsiglio l’attività in quanto le strade sono in pessime condizioni e durante il tragitto…”
Yurt camp in Uzbekistan’s Kyzylkum Desert, sunset at Aydarkul Lake for walking and swimming, plus Nurata history and the ride toward Bukhara.
“L’attività è stata ben organizzata e molto divertente e suggestiva. Il nostro driver rispetto a quelli di altri tour operator però non parlava l’inglese, non si riusciva a comunicare nemmeno con Google traduttore perché non riusciva a leggere l’uzbeko, non è stato molto accorto nei nostri confronti e dal confronto con altri viaggiatori che andavano…”
