Uzbekistan Boutique Tours Adventure Tour

Overview

Uzbekistan is located in the heart of Central Asia, between two great rivers, Amu Darya and Syr Darya.

3000 years old Uzbekistan has many ancient Silk Road cities like Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, Tashkent and it is popular for its spectacular Tiyanshan mountains, dusty legendary deserts of Kizilkum.

It is an adventurer’s dream! The award-winning tour operators and travel experts of Uzbekistan Boutique tours will take you to these 11 days adventure tour and give you one of the best trips you may ever encounter in Asia.

This tour starts in Tashkent where our guests will learn about the capital city of Tashkent and its historical and modern architecture. The museum visits are the must where you can have an excellent tour given by top museum curator. We will also have an opportunity to travel to Chimgan-Baldersay mountains located 90 minutes from Tashkent where you hike, bike, explore the mountain villages and visit the horse farms and have picnic next to the breathtaking waterfall.

This tour also includes the visits to Magic city of Khiva, 3000 years old Bukhara and Samarkand cities where architectural treasures and bazaars will be explored, and panoramic tours will be given from the top points of the cities. You will also enjoy the authentic cuisine in the most charming and less crowded restaurants, stay in boutique hotels or nomadic yurts in the desert of Kizilkum in Aydarkul Lake.

Your Uzbekistan adventure trip is not complete without visiting Aydarkul Lake where you will enjoy camel safari, fishing, fire in the nighttime and dance and cooking meals with locals and dine under the moon and stars. You will enjoy staying in a yurt which gives you lifetime memories. During your stay in Kizilkum desert of Uzbekistan you will explore Nurata- Sarmishsai mountains, enjoy sunrise and sunset, take the most iconic photos from the highest point of the region.

We will book the premium seating for you during Bukhara Folklore Show and have access to the museums after hours to avoid crowds. Your guide may take you to their homes and show you how Uzbeks live, and you can see the process of making bread in Tandur Oven. By bicycle you can explore the ancient bazaars in Bukhara city and learn bargaining from your experience local guide. The best uzbek tea can be experienced at the Silk Road tea-house in Bukhara or in Registan chaykhana in Samarkand.

Day by Day Details

Exploring Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Aydarkul Lake, Sarmishsai Gorge, Samarkand, Baldersai/Chimghan Mountains

Day 1. Tashkent

Arrival in Tashkent Int. Airport. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel 4* for accommodation.

Day 2. Tashkent

Full Day tour. Tashkent is cultural and economic center of Uzbekistan. Today we'll discover the Old City: Hast Imam Complex which consists of Medreseh Barakhan, Friday Mosque Tilla Shayh and the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi. Later we will visit fascinating Chorsu Bazar which is three thousand years old and then we explore Independence Square.

Day 3. Tashkent-Khiva

Morning transfer to the airport for a flight to Urgench /Khiva.

Explore Ichan – Kala (The inner city), with its palaces, mosques, madrassahs and caravansarays. Unique fortification has survived intact in this magnificent city: Ata –Darvaza, Kalta Minar, majestic, blue-tiled Tower from the XIX century, Medreseh Mohammad Aminkhan and Khodja Islam, Kunya Ark (Ancient Citadel), Tash Hauli Palace (Stone yard, with view of the palace's harem-women's quarter), Caravanserai (traditional inn for travelling merchants), Juma mosque with 200 uniquely carved wooden pillars. Dinner. Panoramic view of Khiva in moonlight. Boutique Hotel.

Days 4-5. Bukhara

Morning flight or High-speed train to Bukhara. Arrival and Accommodation at Boutique Hotel. Bukhara is one of the most ancient and incredible cities in the world. This is another World Heritage Site. Visit of the city includes: Labi Khaus Complex ("the complex around the pond"), Nadir Divan Begi Khanaka (old hotel for merchants). Labi Khaus pond dates from the XVII century when it was the principal source of water. Enjoy tea in an ancient Chaykhana (Tea house), near the sculpture of humorist Khodga Nasriddin. Try on traditional outfits at the demonstration of national costumes in Fayzullo Khodjaev's house. The sightseeing continues with trade domes of money changers, hat sellers, silk, carpets, puppets and jewelry merchants. Magoki Attari, originally a Zoroastrian temple, now hosts a carpet museum. Abdulazizkhan Madreseh showcases “sandal” (old version of house heating), and last but not least is “Poi-Kalon” Ensemble with the greatest minaret of Central Asia. Discover ancient winter residence of local rulers from the first century that is located near Bolo Khaus Mosque. Dinner and Folklore show featuring local dancers, singers and fashion stars. The Tales of “1001” is never complete without a rose garden in a summer Palace. Today you will visit magnificent Summer Residence of Last Emirs of Bukhara. “Sitorai Mohi-Khossa“- The Palace of Moon and Stars; it is a great blend of European and Oriental architectural styles. Later see one of the unique constructions in Bukhara, the minarets of “Chor Minor”. Visit to the Mausoleum of Ismail Samoni, the pearl of the East.

Day 6. Bukhara – Nurato-Aydarkul lake

After breakfast, drive to Aydar Kul. Scenic journey through the outskirts of Kizil-kum desert. Today we will explore the small ancient town Vabkent where we can enjoy visiting the Minaret and Mosque. We will also visit Gijduvan city where you will enjoy your lunch and experience Uzbek Hospitality. Arrival in the Kizilkum’s Aydarkul location. Aydar Kul, an artificially created lake is a unique place in Uzbekistan. Enjoy the evening at the campfire during the traditional performance of nomadic music. Dinner. Overnight in Yurt.

Day 7. Aydarkul lake-Sarmishsai-Aydarkul Lake-Samarkand

Enjoy the morning walk near the Aydarkul Lake. Excellent opportunity for birdwatching. Lunch with freshly caught fish from Aydar-Kul Lake. On the way to Samarkand explore Nurato sites. Then continue signtseeing scenic drive to Samarkand. Accommodation at 4*

Day 8. Samarkand

Enjoy two days exploration of ancient Samarkand. Sightseeing tour to Registan Square, the main attraction of Samarkand and an impressive place for holding the world’s finest old and modern music festivals and holidays. Shahi Zinda Ensemble – ancient necropolis is a true museum of tiles under an open sky. Bibi Khanum Complex the largest historic mosque in Central Asia. Special visit to one of the oldest wineries of Uzbekistan.Dinner

Day 9. Tashkent- Beldersay (Tashkent)

Drive to spectacular Tashkent Mountains (90 minutes). Arrival in Baldersay and accommodation at 4*Hotel. Chimghan – Charvak – Beldersay” located in the territory of Ugham Chatkal State Park. It is one of the oldest and biggest nature reserves that was founded in 1947 in the spurs of the Western Tien Shan Mountains. Admire beautiful scenery and take pictures. Your guide and driver will take you to the most spectacular part of the park where you can hike and enjoy the nature. Romantic dinner and sunset photography. Enjoy short hike at Baldersay mountains.

Day 10. Baldersay -Tashkent

Late morning drive from Chimghan mountains to Tashkent. Stop by in the small exotic villages and settlements of Tashkent. Arrival in Tashkent and accommodation at 5*. After discovering Alay bazaar visit the Abul Kasim complex and the museum of Decorative Art. Farewell dinner.

Day 11. Tashkent Departure

Early morning departure from Tashkent International airport

Costs

Land Tour Costs: From $2,586

Single Supplement: $322

Scheduled Departures

March 16-26, 2022

May 22- June 1

August 22-September 1, 2022

September 22-October 2, 2022

October 11-22, 2022

Trip Highlights

Explore the ancient Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan.
Stay in a nomadic yurt and enjoy camel safari.
Experience warm uzbek hospitality
Hike in the spectacular Nurata mountains and swim at the cristal clear Aydarkul Lake
Sunset photography in Chimghan mountains
Get to really know the stories and people of Uzbekistan while sharing home-cooked meals with local families, including a home stay in the Nurato Mountains