Overview

Let me tell you about our Central Asia Explorer Package. It is a cool trip that takes you to a lot of different countries. You will see the streets of Tashkent that were built when the Soviet Union was in charge. Then you will go to Samarkand. See the pretty blue domes. The Central Asia Explorer Package also takes you to Tajikistan where you can see forts. This trip is a way to learn about Central Asia and the Central Asia Explorer Package is a good way to do it. The Central Asia Explorer Package will show you what Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan are, like.

Trip Highlights

Tashkent City Heritage: Immerse yourself in the capital vibrant life, from the historic monuments and leafy squares to the grand Alisher Navoiy Theater.
Chimgan Mountains: Escape to the "Uzbek Switzerland" for a scenic chairlift ride and panoramic views of the lush Tian Shan valleys.
Samarkand’s Gur-e-Amir: Stand in awe of the gold-adorned mausoleum of Tamerlane, a pinnacle of Timurid architectural genius.
Ancient Khujand: Cross into Tajikistan to explore one of Central Asia oldest cities, home to a legendary fortress and bustling Silk Road bazaars.

Short Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent | Tashkent Walking Tour
Day 2
Day 2: Samarkand Sightseeing Tour
Day 3
Day 3: Amirsoy, Chimgan, Charvak Adventure Tour
Day 4
Day 4: Trip to Khujand, Tajikistan
Day 5
Day 5: Departure Day

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent | Tashkent Walking Tour

Welcome to Tashkent, the heart of Uzbekistan! When you arrive you will be taken to your hotel to check in and freshen up. After that you can go out. Explore the citys rich history. Start at Amir Temur Square, where you will learn how one person, Amir Temur had an impact on Uzbekistans identity. Then walk down Broadway Alley, a street with local art and a lot of energy. Take a look at the Alisher Navoiy Theater, a building that mixes Soviet and Uzbek styles. End your day at Chorsu Bazaar, a market, with a blue dome. For generations people have gone there to shop eat food and talk to each other at Chorsu Bazaar

Meals:Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Tashkent

Day 2: Samarkand Sightseeing Tour

Spend a day looking at the cool things in Samarkand, which is the best part of the Silk Road. You will start at Registan Square, where you can see three schools that are very impressive. These schools show how great the city was a time ago. Then you will go to the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, which was one of the most amazing buildings in the Islamic world. You can walk around the Siyob Bazaar, which is a busy market with lots of smells from spices and fresh food. After that you will go to the Shah-i-Zinda, which is a very pretty place with lots of blue tiles and tombs. You should also visit Gur-e-Amir, which is where Tamerlane is buried and it is covered in gold. At the end of the day you can go to Ulugbek’s Observatory to see how people a time ago looked at the stars and visit a place where people make silk paper by hand. Samarkand is really great. You will see a lot of cool things like the Silk Road things, in Samarkand.

Meals:Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Tashkent

Day 3: Amirsoy, Chimgan, Charvak Adventure Tour

Escape the city. Go to the mountains in Uzbekistan for a really nice trip. You will start your day at Amirsoy Resort. This place is great because you can see the mountains from far away and do fun things outside like hiking or just walking around in nature. Then you will go to Chimgan. When you are there you can ride a chairlift up the mountain. See really beautiful views from the top. If you like things you can ride a horse or a special vehicle called an ATV on the rough roads. At the end of your trip you will go to Charvak Reservoir. The water is a blue color and you can relax by the water ride a boat or swim if you want to. This trip is really great because it has things to do and also quiet time to relax so it is the best way to get away, to the mountains.

Meals:Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Tashkent

Day 4: Departure Day

In the morning, check out and get transferred to the airport for your flight back home. This marks the end of your Tashkent tour.

Meals:

Tour Inclusions

What's Included

  • Accommodation in Budget hotels
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • All transfers in AC vehicle
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Airfare/train tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch unless specified
  • Entrance fees to monuments