Budget Tours & Trips to Uzbekistan
Discover a varied offer of Uzbekistan budget adventures that will take you through some of the most renowned destinations such as Samarkand and Tashkent. Each affordable tour will provide you with great experiences for some of the lowest prices on the market.
10 best cheap Uzbekistan tour packages
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- Uzbekistan 7 Day Cultural Tour (from Tashkent to Bukhara, Samarkand, and back to Tashkent)
- Village & Hiking Tour in Uzbekistan
- The Silk Road of Uzbekistan
- Timeless Legend, Uzbekistan 7-day tour
- Timeless Legend, Uzbekistan 6-day tour
- Aral Sea & Uzbekistan Legends - 12 Days
- Authentic Uzbekistan: Crafts&Caravan Cities
- Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Highlights Tour 15 DAYS
- Jewels of the Silk Road, Uzbekistan-Tajikistan 10-day tour
- Jewels of the Silk Road, Uzbekistan-Tajikistan 11-day tour
Uzbekistan 7 Day Cultural Tour (from Tashkent to Bukhara, Samarkand, and back to Tashkent)
16 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Tourradar adapted the tour as needed specifically for us. Will definitely use again.”
odette, traveled in July
The cultural tour costs approx. $120 per day, including 3-star hotels and daily breakfast. Highlights include Tashkent's Applied Arts museum, Bukhara's trading domes, and Samarkand's Shahi Zinda complex. Train tickets and local English-speaking guides (rated 4.8/5) are included.
Duration 7 days Destinations Tashkent, Bukhara, Shahrisabz, Samarkand Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $156 Operator Steppe Journeys From
- US$1,090
Village & Hiking Tour in Uzbekistan
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We saw remarkable sites and learnt so much about the history and culture of Uzbekistan. Staying in villages with local families was a very authentic and memorable experience.”
Patricia, traveled in April
This cultural immersion package costs approx. $110 per day, including meals, accommodations, and entrance fees. Traditional guesthouses, UNESCO sites, and modern bullet train travel between historic cities showcase authentic Uzbek hospitality.
Duration 11 days Destinations Tashkent, Bukhara, Nurota, Samarkand, Shahrisabz Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $114 Operator Steppe Journeys From
- US$1,259
The Silk Road of Uzbekistan
38 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Seeing the wonderful buildings and tilework were the highlights.”
Susan, traveled in April
The comprehensive Uzbekistan tour runs approx. $260 per day, covering hotels, desert camp stay, and most meals. The itinerary spans 5 historic cities with entry to sites like Khiva's Old Citadel and Samarkand's Registan Square. Additional activities include desert castle tours from $40 and traditional hammam visits for $25.
Duration 11 days Destinations Tashkent, Urgench, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand Age Range Ages 16+ Price Per Day $155 Operator Explore! From $2,140
20% Off- US$1,710You save $430
At approx. $140 per day, travel through Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities with stays at Tashkent Human, Samarkand Arba, and Bukhara Rangrez hotels. Daily breakfasts come included, plus you'll get a traditional plov cooking class and dinner in a Bukhara family home. Economy-class domestic transport uses comfortable evening trains from Tashkent to Samarkand and a flight from Urgench back to Tashkent, keeping costs low while giving you more time at UNESCO sites.
Duration 7 days Destinations Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $149 Operator Central Asia Travel LP From
20% Off- US$1,045
At approx. $180 per day, see UNESCO-listed Registan Square in Samarkand and the Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis with its vibrant blue-tiled mausoleums. Accommodations include budget-friendly options like Arba Hotel in Samarkand and Rangrez Hotel in Bukhara, while daily breakfasts and entrance fees to all monuments are included. Comfortable train travel takes you across the Kyzylkum plains, and you'll try authentic local culture with a homemade plov cooking class in a traditional Uzbek home.
Duration 6 days Destinations Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara Age Range Ages 8+ Price Per Day $178 Operator Central Asia Travel LP From
20% Off- US$1,065
Aral Sea & Uzbekistan Legends - 12 Days
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This is a cool package tour. I appreciate the help and support to the people as follows.”
Boon, traveled in May
A rich 12-day adventure featuring daily breakfast, entrance fees, and folk shows in Bukhara. The tour includes domestic flight Tashkent-Nukus, comfortable accommodations, and guided tours of 5 UNESCO sites. Rated 4.5/5 by past travelers, offering comprehensive coverage of Uzbekistan's highlights.
Duration 12 days Destinations Tashkent, Nukus, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand Age Range Ages 12+ Price Per Day $163 Operator Steppe Journeys From
20% Off- US$1,959
At approx. $170 per day, this 9-day trip through Uzbekistan mixes budget-friendly guesthouse stays in Hayat Village with comfortable 3-star hotels like Tashkent's Human Hotel and Samarkand's Arba Hotel. Economy-class train travel connects the major cities, and entrance fees are included for UNESCO-listed sites like Samarkand's Registan Square and Bukhara's Po-i-Kalyan Complex. Daily breakfasts come standard, plus you'll have lunches at a ceramic master's home in Rishtan and dinner with local families in the Nuratau Mountains. This setup keeps costs manageable while offering real cultural connections across the Fergana Valley and the old Silk Road caravan cities.
Duration 9 days Destinations Tashkent, Margilan, Rishtan, Kokand, Samarkand, Bukhara Age Range Ages 10+ Price Per Day $154 Operator Central Asia Travel LP From
20% Off- US$1,390
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Highlights Tour 15 DAYS
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had a fabulous 2 weeks on our tour! It was such a pleasure touring their beautiful country with them.”
Lynda, traveled in April
Your Uzbek adventure costs approx. $190 per day, with 3-star hotels in central locations, daily breakfasts, and English guides. The itinerary features UNESCO sites like Khiva's old town and folk shows. Optional add-ons include Bukhara hammam ($25) and Samarkand light shows.
Duration 15 days Destinations Ashgabat, Mary, Darvaza, Nukus, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Shahrisabz, Tashkent Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $186 Operator Steppe Journeys From
20% Off- US$2,789
Affordable pricing for budget-conscious travelers with 4-star accommodations at Khujand Deluxe Hotel. You'll also stay at comfortable 3-star properties including Human Hotel in Tashkent and Arba Hotel in Samarkand. Economy-class railway transfers connect you between Samarkand, Bukhara, and Tashkent throughout the trip. In Bukhara, attend a traditional plov cooking master class with dinner at a local family home. Group sizes range from 4 to 18 travelers, and the package includes local English-speaking guides with all entrance fees covered.
Duration 10 days Destinations Tashkent, Khujand, Istaravshan, Samarkand, Bukhara Age Range Ages 12+ Price Per Day $141 Operator Central Asia Travel LP From
20% Off- US$1,405
At approx. $240 per day, this 11-day package offers great value with stays at Khiva Residence and Arba Hotel Samarkand included. You'll get authentic Uzbek hospitality with a hands-on plov cooking masterclass and dinner at a local Bukhara home, plus walk through the UNESCO-listed Ichan-Kala in Khiva and the ancient Sogdian ruins of Sarazm near Penjikent. Budget-conscious travelers get included economy-class flights from Urgench to Tashkent and train transfers between Samarkand and Bukhara, maximizing time at iconic sites like Registan Square and the turquoise-domed mosques of Bukhara.
Duration 11 days Destinations Tashkent, Khujand, Istaravshan, Penjikent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva Age Range Ages 12+ Price Per Day $146 Operator Central Asia Travel LP From
20% Off- US$1,605
What our customers ask about Budget Tours & Trips to Uzbekistan
When is the most affordable time to visit Uzbekistan?
The lowest prices in Uzbekistan are found during July and August when temperatures peak and from November to February in the off-season. The middle seasons of March-April and September-October balance good weather with reasonable prices and manageable crowds. A TourRadar traveler shared "October had perfect weather and the sites weren't overcrowded making it ideal for photography and exploration."
What entrance fees should I budget for in Uzbekistan?
Entry costs vary across the main sites. Registan Square in Samarkand costs about 12 USD while the Ark Fortress in Bukhara runs around 8 USD. The Savitskiy Museum in Nukus sets visitors back 10 USD. Many budget tours build these fees into their packages. As one TourRadar traveler noted "The entrance fees were reasonable and the sites were well-maintained and worth every penny."
What are the best budget-friendly areas to stay in Uzbekistan?
The old towns of Bukhara and Khiva offer good value through family-run guesthouses. In Tashkent look near Chorsu Bazaar where places like Hotel Uzbekistan keep costs down. A TourRadar traveler highlighted their experience: "The big highlight was Khiva especially the wonderful family hotel we stayed in. Everything is so well cared for."
What type of accommodation can I expect on budget tours in Uzbekistan?
Budget tours mix 3-star hotels with local guesthouses. You'll find places like Hotel SV in Tashkent and Old Bukhara Hotel in Bukhara. Some tours include nights in traditional yurts near the Aral Sea. A TourRadar traveler shared their experience: "The hotels were all excellent and the food has been so fresh and tasty."
What's included in meal plans on budget tours through Uzbekistan?
Most tours cover daily hotel breakfasts and select group dinners with local families. Budget about 15-20 USD daily for meals not included in your tour. Tours often arrange dinners in local Bukhara homes to try regional dishes. According to one TourRadar traveler "The restaurants were all quite good and reasonably priced with many locals and few tourists."
What optional activities are worth the extra cost on budget tours?
Common add-ons include traditional hammam visits in Bukhara for 25 USD city folk shows ranging 8-20 USD and Khovrenko winery tastings in Samarkand for 30 USD. A TourRadar traveler noted "The folk show and dinner in Bukhara was absolutely worth the extra cost for an authentic cultural experience."





















