Itinerary
- Day 1
Tashkent
You'll arrive in Tashkent whenever your flight gets in. Later this evening, meet up with your CEO and the rest of the group at a welcome meeting. After that, head out together for your First Night Out so you can start getting to know everyone.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Xonpalace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
- Day 2
Tashkent to Khiva
Kick things off with breakfast, then take an orientation walk through Tashkent with your CEO to get your bearings. From there, the day is yours to wander around the city. You can either explore on your own or opt into a guided city tour or visit the Institute of Sun if you're interested. Later, at 15:00, you'll board an overnight train heading to Khiva.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tashkent Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Tashkent Guided City Tour
- Institute of Sun Visit
- Day 3
Khiva
You'll wake up on the train and can grab breakfast in the dining car or just relax and watch the landscape roll by. Around noon you'll pull into Khiva. After dropping your bags at the hotel, take an orientation walk through the city. Spend the rest of your afternoon checking out Khiva at your own pace, with the option to visit the Islam Khadija Minaret or walk the City Wall.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Caravan Inn)
Included Activities
- Khiva Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Khiva Ancient City Exploration
- Islam Khadija Minaret
Landmarks Islam Khadija Minaret City Wall of Khiva - Day 4
Khiva to Bukhara
Today is all yours to explore Khiva's ancient city however you like. Wander the old streets and see what you find. Later in the evening, head to the train station to catch a train to Bukhara. You'll arrive after dark and go straight to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Kavsar Guest House)
- Day 5
Bukhara
Start with an orientation walk through Bukhara so you know your way around. After that, the day is open for you to explore on your own. If you want, check out one of Bukhara's hammams (traditional public baths) or join a guided city tour to learn more about the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Kavsar Guest House)
Included Activities
- Bukhara Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Bukhara Hammam Visit (35USD per person)
- Bukhara City Guided Tour
- Uzbek Cooking Class
- Day 6
Bukhara to Samarkand
You've got the full day to wander through Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major stop on the old Silk Road. Walk the stone alleyways and take in the colorful tiles of Old Town Bukhara. This place is living history, so just enjoy exploring at your own pace. Later this evening, head to the train station to travel to Samarkand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Old Town Samarkand Guest House)
Optional Activities
- Bukhara Old Town visit
- Bukhara City Guided Tour
- Uzbek Cooking Class
Landmarks Old Town Bukhara 
- Day 7
Samarkand
Today you're in Samarkand, the legendary trading and intellectual hub of the Silk Road that's now known for mixing cultures and boasting grand architecture. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site, so there's plenty to see. Check things out at your own pace and soak in the atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Old Town Samarkand Guest House)
Optional Activities
- Tomb of the Old Testament Prophet Daniel Visit (3USD per person)
- Konigil Village and Silk Paper Making Workshop
- Samarkand City Tour
- Day 8
Samarkand to Padrud Village
This morning you'll drive from Uzbekistan into Tajikistan, crossing the border. First stop is Panjakent Bazaar where you can wander through stalls selling food, clothes, and all sorts of local finds. Then you'll drive to Padrud Village, stopping along the way to see four of the Seven Lakes in the Fan Mountains. Each lake has its own color, shifting between blues, greens, purples, and turquoises.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Marguzor Family Homestay)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan)
- Panjakent Bazaar
- Marguzor Lakes
Landmarks Panjakent Bazaar Marguzor Lakes (Seven Lakes) 
- Day 9
Padrud Village
After breakfast at the guesthouse, you'll hike from Lake 6 up to Lake 7, the most remote of the group and only reachable on foot. It's worth the trek. Once you arrive, settle in for a scenic picnic by the water before hiking back to the village. Tonight you'll celebrate with a well-deserved Tajikistani barbecue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic picnic next to Lake 7), Dinner (Tajikistani barbecue)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Marguzor Family Homestay)
Included Activities
- Hike Marguzor Lakes 6 & 7
- Day 10
Padrud Village to Samarkand
You'll cross back over the border into Uzbekistan today. Once you arrive in Samarkand after the journey, spend the evening relaxing and recovering from the hike.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Old Town Samarkand Guest House)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Tajikistan to Uzbekistan)
- Day 11
Samarkand to Tashkent
Catch a morning train back to Tashkent where your trip started. You'll have the rest of the day free to explore the capital or just take it easy. This evening, join the group for your Big Night Out in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Xonpalace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out in Tashkent
- Day 12
Departure
You'll depart Tashkent anytime that works for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
