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TREKKING IN UZBEKISTAN

15 days / 14 nightsMax 20

From

€2.55

/ per person

Duration15 days / 14 nights

Group Size20

Guaranteed Departure2+

CategoryCombined Tours

Details

This 15-day circuit is designed for travellers who wish to combine adventure in the great outdoors with the discovery of Silk Road treasures. From the juniper forests of Zamin National Park to the steep trails of the Zeravshan mountains, from the highland lakes of the Nuratau Reserve to nights beneath the stars in the Kyzylkum Desert, this trek reveals a wild and unspoiled Uzbekistan. Between hikes, the legendary cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent unfold their domes and minarets: a complete itinerary blending physical challenge, cultural wonder and authentic encounters.

Highlights

Zamin National Park: hiking in one of Uzbekistan’s oldest protected areas Samarkand, jewel of the Silk Road: Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e-Amir Shakhrisabz, Tamerlane’s birthplace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Trek in the Zeravshan mountains (Pamir foothills) amid spectacular scenery Noble Bukhara, its 360 mosques and the enchanting Lyabi-Hauz ensemble Night in a yurt in the Kyzylkum Desert and a camel ride Lake Aydarkul: swimming in an otherworldly settingLake Fozilmon: high-altitude hiking in the Nuratau Reserve Village immersion in Sentob, Majroum and Hayat; wild argali observation

Itinerary (15 days)

Morning arrival at Tashkent International Airport. Welcome by your English-speaking guide and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and breakfast. First discovery of the Uzbek capital, a city of contrasts where Islamic heritage meets Soviet modernity. Visit Barak-Khan Madrasa and the Hazrati Imam complex, home to one of the world’s oldest Quran manuscripts — the Othman Quran, dating from the 7th century. Dive into the bustle of Chorsu Bazaar, a vast covered market beneath a turquoise dome brimming with spices, dried fruits, golden bread and embroidered suzanis. Visit Kukeldash Madrasa (16th century), the Museum of the History of the Uzbek People and Independence Square. Discover the Tashkent Metro, whose lavishly decorated stations are considered among the most beautiful in the world. Lunch and dinner in the city. Night at the hotel in Tashkent.

Included & Not Included

What's Included

Accommodation in 3–4★ hotels (or equivalent) in a double/twin room Nights under canvas at Zamin National Park (days 2 and 3) Night in a yurt camp in the Kyzylkum Desert Homestay nights in the villages of Ayaqchi, Sentob and Hayat Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner All transfers and overland transport by private air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking accompanying guide throughout the circuit Bivouac equipment (tents, mattresses) for camping nights Camel ride in the Kyzylkum Desert All entrance fees to sites, monuments and museums listed in the programme Mineral water available in the vehicle

What's Not Included

International flights Travel / repatriation insurance Alcoholic beverages and drinks not mentioned Personal expenses and tips Single-room supplement (available in hotels only) – €210 Anything not listed under “The Price Includes”