Itinerary
- Day 1
Tashkent
You'll arrive at Tashkent International Airport and head to your hotel. After breakfast, start exploring the Old City by checking out the Khast Imam Ensemble, a key religious complex in the area. From there, you'll walk through the traditional Chor-Su Bazaar to see local crafts and goods. The day continues with stops at the Applied Arts Museum and Mustakillik Square. Later, take the subway to Amir Temur Square in the city center to wrap up your first day.
- Start point
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Arrival transfer from Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tashkent Old City
- Visit Khast Imam Ensemble (Barakkhan Madrasah, Tillya Shaykh Mosque, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Islamic Literature library)
- Explore Chor-Su Bazaar
- Visit Applied Arts Museum
- Visit Mustakillik Square
- Tashkent subway tour to Amir Temur Square
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs at Chor-Su Bazaar
- Watch Uzbek bread baking in traditional oven
- Taste local food at Chor-Su Bazaar
Landmarks Khast Imam Ensemble Chor-Su Bazaar Applied Arts Museum Mustakillik Square Amir Temur Square - Day 2
Tashkent to Urgench to Khiva
Breakfast at the hotel comes first, then you'll transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Urgench. Once you land and transfer to Khiva, drop your luggage at the hotel. After that, you'll explore Ichan Kala, the ancient inner town and UNESCO World Heritage site. The area features madrassahs, minarets, mosques, palaces, and mausoleums built between the 14th and 20th centuries, so there's quite a lot to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Khiva
- Visit Ichan Kala UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit Muhammad Amin Khan Madrassah
- Visit Kalta Minor Minaret
- Visit Kunya Ark
- Visit Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrassah
- Visit Juma Mosque of X century
- Visit Tash Hauli palace
- Visit Islam Khodja Minaret and Madrassah
- Visit Shirgazi Khan Madrassah
- Visit Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
Landmarks Ichan Kala Muhammad Amin Khan Madrassah Kalta Minor Minaret Kunya Ark Juma Mosque Tash Hauli Islam Khodja Minaret and Madrassah Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum - Day 3
Khiva to Bukhara
After breakfast at the hotel, you're heading out on a long drive through the Kyzylkum Desert toward Bukhara. The journey takes roughly 7 to 8 hours, so settle in for the ride. You'll arrive in Bukhara with the evening free to start exploring the city at your own pace and get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Day 4
Bukhara
Start with breakfast at the hotel, then begin your exploration of Bukhara's historic sites. You'll see the Ark Fortress, check out the Bolo Hauz Mosque, and visit the Samanids Mausoleum. The day also includes the Poi-Kalyan complex, where the Kalyan Minaret stands out. You'll pass through traditional bazaars along the way, then finish at the Lyabi Hauz complex to see the madrassahs, mosque, and khanaka there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ark Fortress
- Visit Bolo Hauz Mosque
- Visit Samanids Mausoleum
- Visit Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
- Visit Poi-Kalyan complex with Kalyan Minaret
- Explore orient bazaars with trade domes
- Visit Ulugbek Madrassah
- Visit Abdulazizkhan Madrassah
- Visit Lyabi Hauz complex
- Visit Kukeldash Madrassah
- Visit Magoki Attori Mosque (carpet museum)
Landmarks Ark Fortress Bolo Hauz Mosque Samanids Mausoleum Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum Poi-Kalyan complex Kalyan Minaret Ulugbek Madrassah Abdulazizkhan Madrassah Lyabi Hauz complex Kukeldash Madrassah Magoki Attori Mosque - Day 5
Bukhara to Samarkand
After breakfast, you'll drive outside Bukhara to visit three important sites: Sitorai Mokhi Khosa summer residence, Chor Bakr Necropolis, and Baghautdin Nakhshbandi Mausoleum. Later, you'll head to the railway station for a train departing at 3:48 PM. You'll arrive in Samarkand at 5:25 PM, then transfer to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Sitorai Mokhi Khosa
- Visit Chor Bakr Necropolis
- Visit Baghautdin Nakhshbandi Mausoleum
Landmarks Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Chor Bakr Necropolis Baghautdin Nakhshbandi Mausoleum 
- Day 6
Samarkand
Breakfast at the hotel starts your day of sightseeing in Samarkand. You'll begin at Gur Emir Mausoleum, then head to Registan Square to see three madrassahs covered in intricate tilework and gold. Next comes Shakhi Zinda Necropolis and the Ulughbek Observatory, built in the 15th century. You'll finish the day at Bibi Khanym Mosque, which was constructed by Amir Timur.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Gur Emir Mausoleum
- Visit Registan Square
- Visit Ulughbek Madrassah
- Visit Sher-Dor Madrassah
- Visit Tillya-Kari Madrassah
- Visit Shakhi Zinda Necropolis
- Visit Ulughbek Observatory
- Visit Bibi Khanym Mosque
Landmarks Gur Emir Mausoleum Registan Square Ulughbek Madrassah Sher-Dor Madrassah Tillya-Kari Madrassah Shakhi Zinda Necropolis Ulughbek Observatory Bibi Khanym Mosque - Day 7
Samarkand to Shing Valley, Tajikistan
Early morning transfer takes you to Jartepa border where you'll meet your Tajik guide. You'll visit Sarazm ruins, a UNESCO Heritage site and the oldest Central Asian settlement. Then the journey continues through Shing Gorge to see seven pearl mountain lakes. Lunch happens in Noffin village, after which you'll continue to the sixth lake and hike less than an hour to Hazorchashma at 2400m altitude where you'll camp with support crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Noffin family guesthouse), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sarazm UNESCO Heritage site
- Journey through Shing Gorge
- View seven pearl mountain lakes
- Hike to Hazorchashma lake
- Lunch at Noffin family guesthouse
Optional Activities
- Swim at Hazorchashma lake
- Walk around Hazorchashma lake
Landmarks Sarazm Shing Gorge Hazorchashma lake - Day 8
Hazorchashma to Danisher Gorge
After a nutritious breakfast, you're trekking for approximately 6 hours, mostly uphill. The route heads eastward from Hazorchashma lake toward Tovassang Pass at 3350m altitude. You'll get nice views overlooking Sarmat Gorge, then continue through Danisher Gorge before camping for the night. The total trek covers about 12km.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Nutritious breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tovassang Pass
- Hiking through Danisher Gorge
Landmarks Tovassang Pass Sarmat Gorge Danisher Gorge - Day 9
Danisher Gorge to Duoba
This day is mostly downhill as you trek through dense forest toward Khomori Goitan village. You'll cross the Archamaidon and Sarmat rivers along the way. The support crew and pack mules carry your gear, so you can focus on the landscape. By afternoon, you'll reach Duoba campsite at 1870m altitude where the two rivers meet. Today's trek is about 14km.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forest to Khomori Goitan
- Cross Archamaidon and Sarmat rivers
Landmarks Khomori Goitan Archamaidon River Sarmat River - Day 10
Duoba to Zimtut
You'll hike along the Archamaidon River banks today, passing through lush irrigated meadows. The trek takes you past Voru and Gaza villages where you'll take a lunch break. Later, you reach Zimtut village where you'll stay with a local family for dinner and overnight. You'll have some time to walk around the village and get to know the area. The day's trek covers 12km.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break along the way), Dinner (Dinner with family)
Included Activities
- Trek along Archamaidon River valley
- Walk through villages of Voru and Gaza
- Reach Zimtut village
Optional Activities
- Explore Zimtut village
- Get acquainted with villagers
Landmarks Archamaidon River valley Voru Gaza Zimtut - Day 11
Zimtut to Artuch Camp
This morning you're hiking uphill to cross Ghuytan pass at 3000m, then descending to Chukurak lake at 2450m. After a short rest at the lake, you'll hike down for 30 minutes to Artuch Alpinist camp where you'll stay in a single room with private bathroom and shower. The trek distance is about 10km, so it's a shorter day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike uphill to Ghuytan pass
- Visit Chukurak lake
- Hike to Artuch Camp
Landmarks Ghuytan pass Chukurak lake - Day 12
Artuch Camp to Bibijanat Lake
Donkeys arrive in the morning to carry your luggage. After breakfast and getting instructions from your mountain guide, you'll trek for 4 hours. You'll camp overnight in a 2-person tent at the shore of Bibijanat lake at 2800m altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Receive mountain guide instruction
- Trek 4 hours to Bibijanat lake
Landmarks Bibijanat lake - Day 13
Bibijanat Lake to Alaudin Lake
This is a challenging day as you ascend to Alaudin pass at 3860m. The hike is about 10km and takes roughly 6 hours, with an elevation gain of 960m. From the pass summit, you'll see beautiful views of surrounding peaks and lakes spread out below. Then you'll descend to camp by the first Alaudin lake at 2770m altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend to Alaudin pass
- View panorama of surrounding peaks and lakes from pass
Landmarks Alaudin pass Alaudin lake - Day 14
Alaudin Lake to Mutnoe Lake
Starting with breakfast at Alaudin lake, you'll take a slow ascent to Mutnoe lake at 3520m, which takes about 4 hours. The route offers views of peaks and panoramic vistas along the way. You'll camp overnight at Mutnoe lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Alaudin lake), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend to Mutnoe lake
- View peaks and panoramic vistas
Landmarks Mutnoe lake - Day 15
Mutnoe Lake to Saratog
You'll hike to meet your driver at a designated camp, then transfer to Iskanderkul lake. Lunch happens in Sarvoda along the way. In the afternoon, you'll have time to enjoy views of Iskanderkul lake and take a short hike to Iskander waterfall and Snake lake. Then it's 12km more to Saratog village where you'll stay at a guesthouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Sarvoda), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to driver meeting point
- View Iskanderkul lake
- Hike to Iskander waterfall
- Visit Snake lake
- Lunch in Sarvoda
Landmarks Iskanderkul lake Iskander waterfall Snake lake - Day 16
Saratog to Tashkent
In the morning, you'll transfer to the border where your Uzbek driver will be waiting. On the way back, there are optional visits to Istaravshan and Khujand if you're interested. You'll arrive at the border in the afternoon, then head to your hotel in Tashkent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Istaravshan
- Visit Khujand
Landmarks Istaravshan Khujand - Day 17
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure. Your hotel will arrange the transfer for you.
- End point
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Departure transfer to Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport)
