Pearl of Central Asia: Uzbekistan

Difficulty:
Easy/Med
Country:
Uzbekistan
Tour type:
Linear (begins and ends at different points)
Tour Destinations:
Tashkent- Khiva – Bukhara - Samarkand – Tashkent - Mountain - Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent. You will be met by AST driver and transferred to the hotel. Hotel check-in Rest at the hotel after arrival. Free time. Tour discussion.
Early breakfast at the hotel. Transfet to the Airport. Deaprture to Urgench . Flight (7.30 am; 3.5 hours flight) to Urgench HY-1321. Arrival to Urgench International Airport. You are met by AST guide and transfer to the hotel. Hotel check-in. After rest we start sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage site Itchan-Kala Fortress"The inner fortress";the "Kunya Ark" complex;the Koranic school Amin Khan;the Juma Mosque Lunch at a local cafe . After rest we continue our tour to the Mausoleum Pakhlavan Makhmud;The Tosh Khovli "The Stone palace";the Madrasa of Kuli KhanDinner at a local restaurant . Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast. Morning drive to Bukhara (475 km) through Kyzyl-Kum desert, and stop over on bank of Amudarya River for lunch. Arrival to Bukhara. Today we visit to the Bakhouddin Nakshband mausoleum, Emir’s Summer Residence Sitorai Mohi-Khosa, memorial necropolis Chor Bakr, Madrassah Miri-Arab, Amir- Alim-Khan Madrassah, Taqi (trading domes), and Kukeldash Madrassah. Overnight in Bukhara.
After breakfast we continue our tour in Bukhara by visiting to Lyab-i-Hauz, Nadir Divanbegi, Magoki Attari, Ulug Beg, Abdul Aziz Madrassahs as well as Registan Ensemble, Poi-Kalyan Ensemble including Minaret Mosque. Lunch at local chayxana. After rest we visit Ark Fortress and Bolo-Hauz complex. Folklore dinner in a madrasa accompanied by dances and national music. Overnight at hotel
Early breakfast. Transfer to Samarkand (280 km). We start our Samarkand tour by visiting to Shahi-Zinda necropolis, Siyab Bazar and Bibi Khanum mosque. Lunch at local chayxana. After rest we visit to Gur-Emir and Rukubat Mausoleums. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast we meet with guide in the lobby of the hotel at 8.30 am and walk to Registan Square ( including Sherdor , Ulugbek and Tillakori Madrasahs where we spend 2,5 hours) Lunch in Siyab bazar. After rest we continue our tour to the mausoleum of Khazrati Khizir and then drive to Ulugbek observatory. Dinner at local chayxana. Overnight in Samarkand.
After breakfast we visit to Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Lunch at local chayxana. After rest we visit to the Mausoleum of Muslim scholar Imam al-Bukhari.
Transfer to Tashkent (300km). Arrival in Tashkent. Overnight in Tashkent.
Transfer to Tashkent (300km). Arrival in Tashkent. Overnight in Tashkent.
After breakfast, we start our tour from Tashkent metro (the oldest one in Central Asia) then we visit to Amir Timur Square, Independence Square and Applied Arts Museum. Lunch in local chayxana. After rest we continue our tour to Khast-Imam’s famous mosques like Tillya-Sheykh Mosque, where the Uthman Qur’an is kept, Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi. Return to the hotel.
Early departure from Tashkent to the valley Kumushkhan village Kyrgiz (L =75km; T = 1:00 30min).Starting point of mountain horse riding. We go up through the hills toward to western Surenata where you can enjoy from panoramic view of Kumushkhan and Sukok valleys. Then we reach to the lake called “Achikkul” where we have lunch. After rest we continue our tour by going up to Surenata (=1450m). Then we go down to the Aksakata valley where we camp for the 1st night. (L=12 km; T=6h)
After breakfast we cross the bridge (Н=1000м) and go towards to Marble Line (remains of ancient sea) then go up to Mount Kokbet. On the way we see lots of ancient sea shell fossils and colorful stones. After going up to Kokbet(Н=1800м) we have a short break. Then we continue going up to Maygashkan (H=2350m) where opens marvelous view of surrounded mountains and valleys. After lunch and rest we ride several hours and reach to hydrometstation where we camp for the 2nd night. (L=12km; T=7h)
In the morning we go down into the valley of the river Beldersay. Here you can enjoy with unique beauty of nature. We move with slide ascent to the pass UrtaKumbel (H= 1,830m) which is followed by slide decent to the marble river. Near the river we have lunch. Then go to the upper river and climb to the pass Takhtajaylou (H=2000m) Then walk down and go to the river to the slopes of Aksai array (H=1750m) of Big Chimgan where we camp for the 3rd night. (If we have extra time we can go to Black and Aksai waterfalls which are close to our camping area) (L=10km; 5,5h)
Breakfast. In the morning we move along the crest of the ridge through the undulating Kyzyljar (red cliff H=1845m) Lunch at local shepherd shelter. Tourists have rest at local herdsmen and see their way of life, taste flavored tea, watch the process of “kourt” preparation (“kourt” dry curds) and “koumys” – national drink from horse’s milk summer pasture. Further the way lies by the mountain ridge. From the ridge tourist can observe the majestic panorama of mountains, valleys and villages of Western Tien-Shan. After rest we walk down to the hotel Chorvak Oromgohi (H = 950m; L=12km; L=6,5h) where we meet with our driver. Return to Tashkent (L = 95km; T = 1 hour 30 minutes).
Breakfast. Tashkent city tour. Free time. Transfer to the Airport
End of tour.
End of tour.
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Number of travelers |
2-3 |
4-6 |
7-9 |
10-13 |
14-20 |
Price per person, in USD. |
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Price includes: |
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In cost not included:
- International flight tickets
- The insurance
- Personal mountain equipment (a backpack.....), footwear and clothes
- Alcohol beverages
- The personal first-aid set
*Mountain only :
Please make sure to bring along the following things:
- Good hiking or walking shoes
- Sunglasses and sun-block cream
- Comfortable clothes, gloves, hat
- Protective clothes against wind and rain and snow
- Change of clothes in case you get wet
- Walking stick (optional)
- Money and identification; personal medical kit
Note: In case of bad weather guides reserve the right to change the route.