Itinerary
- Day 1
Tashkent
You'll arrive at Tashkent Airport and head to your hotel. Check-in opens at 2:00 PM, so depending on when your flight lands, you can either grab dinner out or spend the evening settling in at the hotel.
- Start point
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan (We pick you up from Tashkent International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leader Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Tashkent
Your city tour kicks off at 9:00 AM starting with Independence Square and the History Museum. Then you'll head to the Khast Imam Complex to see the oldest Quran, walk through Chorsu Bazaar (Central Asia's oldest market), and see the Kukaldosh Madrasa and Juma Mosque. The day wraps up with a ride on the Tashkent Metro to check out its ornate stations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leader Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Square
- Visit History Museum
- Visit Khast Imam Complex
- Explore Chorsu Bazaar
- Visit Kukaldosh Madrasa
- Visit Juma Mosque
- Ride on Tashkent Metro
Landmarks Independence Square Tashkent History Museum Khast Imam Complex Chorsu Bazaar Kukaldosh Madrasa Juma Mosque Tashkent Metro - Day 3
Charvak Lake
After breakfast you'll drive to Beldersay Ski Resort for a guided hike starting at Sunny Meadow with its nice views. You'll descend to Marble River to see a waterfall, then have a picnic lunch. Later, hike up to Urta Kumbel Pass for panoramic views of Chirchik Valley before heading to the chairlift station. You'll transfer to your hotel near Charvak Lake for dinner and to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Urta Kumbel Pass), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Avenue Park or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided hike at Beldersay Ski Resort
- Hike to Sunny Meadow
- Visit Marble River waterfall
- Hike to Urta Kumbel Pass
Landmarks Beldersay Ski Resort Marble River Urta Kumbel Pass Chirchik Valley Charvak Lake 
- Day 4
Tashkent
You'll drive 20 minutes to Kozlinnoe Gorge for a hike to Small Chimgan Peak at 2,097 meters. The route takes you through Pesochniy Pass and up to the summit where you'll get views of Charvak Lake and Great Chimgan Peak. After coming down to Gulkamsay River valley for a picnic lunch, you'll transfer back to Tashkent and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in Gulkamsay River valley)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leader Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Hike to Small Chimgan Peak (2,097 m)
- Ascend to Pesochniy Pass
- Visit Gulkamsay River valley
Landmarks Kozlinnoe Gorge Small Chimgan Peak Pesochniy Pass Great Chimgan Peak Gulkamsay River - Day 5
Khiva
You'll fly early from Tashkent to Urgench, then drive 30 minutes to Khiva. After breakfast, explore the UNESCO-listed old city including Mohammed Amin Khan Madrasa, Kalta Minor, Kuhna-Ark, Juma Mosque, Tosh-Hovli Palace, and Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum. You'll have the afternoon free to wander through the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Meros B&B or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Ichon Qala (UNESCO-listed old city)
- Visit Mohammed Amin Khan Madrasa
- Visit Kalta Minor
- Visit Kuhna-Ark
- Visit Juma Mosque
- Visit Tosh-Hovli Palace
- Visit Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Khiva city
Landmarks Ichon Qala Mohammed Amin Khan Madrasa Kalta Minor Kuhna-Ark Juma Mosque Tosh-Hovli Palace Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum 
- Day 6
Bukhara
You'll travel to Bukhara through the Kyzyl-Kum Desert, passing nomadic camps and camel herds along the scenic Amu Darya River. Once you arrive, the afternoon is yours to either check out the trading domes or relax with tea by the Lyabi-Hauz pool under ancient mulberry trees.
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Guesthouse Bukhara Zaringiz or similar )
Included Activities
- Drive through Kyzyl-Kum Desert with scenic views of Amu Darya River
Optional Activities
- Explore Bukhara's trading domes
- Relax at Lyabi-Hauz pool
Landmarks Kyzyl-Kum Desert Amu Darya River Lyabi-Hauz 
- Day 7
Bukhara
You'll spend the day in Bukhara, Central Asia's holiest city with over a hundred monuments. You'll see Lyabi-Hauz, the Kalon Ensemble, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, Ark Fortress, and the Ismail Samani Mausoleum. The evening is free for you to walk through the city at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Guesthouse Bukhara Zaringiz or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Lyabi-Hauz
- Visit Kalon Ensemble
- Visit Mir-i-Arab Madrasa
- Visit Ark Fortress
- Visit Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Bukhara
Landmarks Lyabi-Hauz Kalon Ensemble Mir-i-Arab Madrasa Ark Fortress Ismail Samani Mausoleum - Day 8
Bukhara
You'll visit Sitorai Mohi Hosa, the summer palace of the last emir, and the Chor-Bakr necropolis. Then you'll see the Bakhautdin Naqshband complex, an important Sufi site. Back in Bukhara, you'll have the afternoon free to shop, stroll the streets, or catch a puppet show (if your group has at least 10 people) in a caravanserai or hammam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Guesthouse Bukhara Zaringiz or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Sitorai Mohi Hosa summer palace
- Visit Chor-Bakr necropolis
- Explore Bakhautdin Naqshband complex
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Bukhara
- Stroll the streets of Bukhara
- Puppet show in a caravanserai or hammam (minimum 10 people)
Landmarks Sitorai Mohi Hosa Chor-Bakr Bakhautdin Naqshband complex - Day 9
Nuratau Mountains
You'll drive 4.5 hours to the Nuratau Mountains and arrive by lunchtime. Your host will greet you at the homestay where you'll have a home-cooked lunch. You'll explore the village, visiting the mosque, ancient fortress ruins, and traditional stone houses. The afternoon is for relaxing or helping with daily tasks, and you'll help with dinner preparation.
- Meals
- Lunch (Home-cooked lunch), Dinner (Home-cooked dinner)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Rahima's homestay)
Included Activities
- Explore village with mosque visit
- Visit ancient fortress ruins
- Visit traditional stone houses
- Help with daily tasks and dinner preparation
Landmarks Nuratau Mountains 
- Day 10
Nuratau Mountains
After breakfast you'll hike through Kadvan Valley to Lake Fazilman, a 10-hour, 22 km trek that takes you past ruins, a watermill, and great views. You'll have a chance to meet farmers along the way and have a picnic at the lake. You'll get back to Sentob for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Lake Fazilman), Dinner (Home-cooked dinner in Sentob)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Rahima's homestay)
Included Activities
- Hike through Kadvan Valley to Lake Fazilman (22 km, approximately 10 hours)
- Pass ruins and watermill during hike
- Meet local farmers
Landmarks Kadvan Valley Lake Fazilman - Day 11
Nuratau Mountains
After breakfast you'll hike 11 km to Majerum in the Nuratau Nature Reserve with nice views throughout the day. You'll have lunch with local farmer Mr. Koldosh, then transfer to Uhum Village. You'll explore the village to see traditional crafts, then help prepare Plov using homegrown ingredients.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local farmer Mr. Koldosh), Dinner (Home-cooked Plov dinner prepared with help)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Ulug'bek's Homestay)
Included Activities
- Hike to Majerum (11 km) in Nuratau Nature Reserve
- Lunch with local farmer Mr. Koldosh
- Explore Uhum Village
- Witness traditional crafts
- Help prepare Plov with homegrown ingredients
Landmarks Nuratau Nature Reserve Majerum Uhum Village - Day 12
Nuratau Mountains
After breakfast you'll hike to Hayat Bashi Peak at 2,169 meters for panoramic views of the mountains and Lake Aydarkul. Keep an eye out for wild sheep along the route. You'll descend to Hayat village where your host welcomes you to the homestay for a homemade dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Homemade dinner)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Shodmon's homestay)
Included Activities
- Hike to Hayat Bashi Peak (2,169 m)
- Spot wild sheep during hike
- Panoramic views of Lake Aydarkul
Landmarks Hayat Bashi Peak Lake Aydarkul Hayat Village - Day 13
Sayyod Yurt Camp
After breakfast you'll transfer to Sayyod Yurt Camp in the Nuratau Mountains and settle into your yurt. Then you'll take a hike with panoramic views of the landscape. You'll visit Sayyod Village to experience rural life and meet locals. The day ends with a regional dinner and time relaxing by the fireplace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Regional dinner)
- Accommodation
- Yurt (Sayyod yurt camp)
Included Activities
- Hike with panoramic views from Sayyod Yurt Camp
- Visit Sayyod Village
- Experience rural life and interact with locals
Landmarks Sayyod Yurt Camp Sayyod Village - Day 14
Samarkand
You'll leave Sayyod Yurt Camp in the morning and drive to Samarkand, arriving by lunchtime. After checking into your hotel, you'll visit the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, then see the iconic Registan Square with its three madrasas. You'll finish the day at the Bibi-Khanum Mosque and the lively Siyob Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Jahongir Guesthouse or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
- Explore Registan Square
- Visit three madrasas at Registan
- Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque
- Visit Siyob Bazaar
Landmarks Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum Registan Square Bibi-Khanum Mosque Siyob Bazaar 
- Day 15
Tashkent
After breakfast you'll visit Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Afrosiab Museum, and Ulugbek's Observatory. If time permits, you can head to Konigil village to see silk paper production. In the afternoon you'll board the train to Tashkent and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leader Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
- Visit Afrosiab Museum
- Visit Ulugbek's Observatory
- Take train to Tashkent
Optional Activities
- Explore Konigil village for silk paper production
Landmarks Shah-i-Zinda Afrosiab Museum Ulugbek's Observatory Konigil Village - Day 16
Departure
You'll check out from your hotel by noon and transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your departure.
- End point
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan (We drop you at Tashkent International Airport)
Landmarks Tashkent International Airport
