The Aral Sea and Oasis of Ancient Cities
Contrasting tour to Uzbekistan: Adventure Jeep Tour to the Aral Sea
and Excursions to Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand
| Country: | Uzbekistan | View route map »» |
| Duration: | 11 days / 10 nights | |
| Itinerary: | Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Khiva - Urgench - Nukus - Kungard - Ustyurt Plateau - | |
| - Sudochie lake - Aral Sea - Muynak - Khodjeyli - Mizdahan necropolis - Nukus - Tashkent | ||
This tour combines the two most popular types of travelling in Uzbekistan: a guided tour of the country with excursions to the legendary historical cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand with grandiose architectural monuments and a jeep trip to the Aral Sea across the uninhabited and little-studied Ustyurt Plateau.
This one tour of Uzbekistan, highly logic and perfectly thought-out, will cover the most popular travel sites, the best places to visit and the country’s main tourist attractions. You will thus travel in two absolutely different dimensions - first in the world of unique nature and enormous areas with extraterrestrial landscapes away from civilization, and then in the urban world of human genius, centuries-old culture, oriental cuisine and authentic hospitality.
May your vacation and adventure holidays in Uzbekistan be interesting, eventful and diverse!
- Itinerary
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Route Map
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| Day 1. | Arrival in Tashkent. |
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| Day 2. | Tashkent (city tour). Tashkent - Samarkand (330 km, 4-5 hrs). | |
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| Day 3. | Samarkand (city tour). | |
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| Day 4. | Samarkand - Bukhara (300 km, 4-5 hrs). | |
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| Day 5. | Bukhara (city tour). | |
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| Day 6. | Bukhara - Khiva (440 km, 8-9 hrs). | |
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| Day 7. | Khiva (city tour). | |
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Short description Breakfast at the hotel.
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| Day 8. | Khiva - Nukus (180 km, 3 hours) Nukus - Aral Sea (400 km, 5-6 hours). |
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| Day 9. | Aral Sea - Muynak - Nukus (390 km, 5-6 hours). | |
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Short description Breakfast at the Yurt Camp.
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| Day 10. | Nukus (city tour) Nukus - Tashkent (internal flight) |
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Short description Breakfast at the hotel.
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| Day 11. | Tashkent (departure). | |
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Hotels
The cost of the program includes accommodation in cozy hotels often decorated in a national style. We recommend this special type of accommodation because it is unique in Uzbekistan: it combines modern comfort in every detail and a unique culture of hospitality in a chamber atmosphere with almost home cosines. Hotels of this level characterizing by a warm welcome, empathetic and friendly attitude by the staff and enable you to familiarize yourself with the national culture.
Yurt Camp
Accommodation in yurts for 6-8 members. Living in a real Yurt far from civilization - is an extremely unusual and memorable experience for a city dweller. Yurt is a traditional dwelling of nomads in Central Asia. The Yurt is cool in summer and warm in winter. The Yurt is ecological, as it is made from simple natural materials: wooden poles and felt rolled from sheep wool. The Yurt Camp is equipped with electricity and water. There is a toilet on the territory.
The tour comes with the following accommodation:
| City | Hotels |
| Tashkent | Orient Inn Hotel 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similar |
| Samarkand | Zilol Baht Hotel 3* / Evroasia Hotel 3* or similar |
| Bukhara | Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similar |
| Khiva | Shams Hotel 3* / Shokh Jahon Hotel 3* or similar |
| Nukus | Jipek Joli Hotel or similar |
| Aral Sea | Yurts |
Transportation
On this route will be used the following type of transport (depending on the number of people in a group):
| Group | 1-8 days, 10-11 days | Type of transport in 8-9 days |
| Group 1-2 pax | "Daewoo Lacetti" | "Toyota Land Cruiser" - 1 pc. |
| Group 3-6 pax | "Hyundai Grand Starex" - 1 pc. | "Toyota Land Cruiser" - 2 pc. |
| Group 7-9 pax | "Toyota Hiace" / King Long" - 1 pc. | "Toyota Land Cruiser" - 3 pc. |
| Group 10-12 pax | "Mitsubishi Rosa"/Eurise" - 1 pc. | "Toyota Land Cruiser" - 4 pc. |
| Group 13-15 pax | "Mitsubishi Rosa"/Eurise" - 1 pc. | "Toyota Land Cruiser" - 5 pc. |
| Group 16-45 pax | "Golden Dragon" - 1 pc. | "Toyota Land Cruiser" - 6 pc. |
Visa to Uzbekistan:
Visa-free regime for up to 60 days has been established for citizens of countries below:
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Visa-free regime for up to 30 days has been established for citizens of countries below:
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A great number of other countries can obtain an e-visa to Uzbekistan by simply visiting the governmental portal e-visa.gov.uz.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it necessary to get a stay permit (temporary registration of stay) while visiting Uzbekistan?
Any foreigner to Uzbekistan is to get a stay permit within 3 working days (consecutive or not) during his / her visit to the country. If he / she stays at an Uzbekistan hotel or a guesthouse, such a stay permit for the period of stay at it is granted automatically. (Inquire whether the hotel / guesthouse you want to stay at provides such a permit unless your accommodation is organized by a host tour operator. Also make sure you are given your stay permit certificate with the seal of your hotel / guesthouse when you check out.) If you stay at other lodging facilities during your visit, you will have to get your stay permit from a local visits registration police department. - What is Uzbekistan’s currency? Where can I exchange money?
The national currency of Uzbekistan is the som (UZS). There are 100, 200, 500, 1.000, 5.000, 10.000 and 50.000-som banknotes used currently. The banknotes are similar in size but vary in color; they depict Uzbekistan’s cultural and heritage sites.
You can exchange money at Uzbekistan’s National Bank outlets, most of the hotels and official currency exchange offices commonly located near bazaars and at shopping centers. You will need your passport to exchange money through them.
Note that the most common foreign currency in Uzbekistan is US dollars. The US banknotes you exchange in the country should be in good condition - without defects, bad folds, worn areas and scribbles - or it will be hard to exchange them. - Can I use credit cards in Uzbekistan?
You can use Visa and MasterCard cards mainly in Tashkent and at fewer locations in Samarkand and Bukhara for cash withdrawals through ATMs (cash machines) in their large hotels or banks. You can also make payments with these cards at some hotels, restaurants and stores in Tashkent. However, technical failures of the card handling equipment may occur, so it is advisable to always have enough cash on you. - What is the difference between GMT and Uzbekistan time?
It is GMT plus 5 hours in Uzbekistan. - Can foreigners to Uzbekistan use the services of a local mobile network operator during their stays in the country?
Yes, they can if they have a stay permit to show. - Can I bring alcoholic beverages into Uzbekistan?
A person is permitted to bring a maximum of 2 liters of alcoholic drink(s) into the country. - What maximum amount of cash can I bring into Uzbekistan?
There is no limit on the amount of cash in a currency that is foreign to Uzbekistan a person can bring into the country. If you bring in over 5,000 USD (or the equivalent in other currencies), you will be given a ТС-28 certificate. If you bring in over 10,000 USD, you will have to pay a 1% duty on this sum. - What maximum amount of cash can I take out of Uzbekistan?
The amount of cash (in a currency foreign to Uzbekistan) you can take out of the country must not exceed the sum you brought in as per your arrival customs declaration. Taking out the amount exceeding the sum you brought in is possible if permitted by Uzbekistan’s Central Bank or another Uzbekistan’s authorized bank. Note that taking out Uzbekistan soms is not permitted unless they are several souvenir coins or banknotes. - Can I use a photo / video camera at the tourist sites?
Photographing and videoing at the tourist sites is allowed unless a site has a prohibition sign. They charge fees for using cameras at most tourist attractions though. Photographing and videoing is prohibited in Tashkent metro, at the airports and railway stations. Using a camera at the functioning mosques is possible if allowed by the worshippers there. - What kind of clothes should I wear in Uzbekistan? Are there any clothing requirements for women in the country?
Clothes made of cotton and other natural textiles will be the best choice in warm and hot weather. Both men and women will feel best in T-shirts and shorts. Your footwear must be comfortable, light and strong, since you will have to walk a lot. Have sunglasses, a light headwear and sunblock lotion.
If you travel early in spring (March to the beginning of April) or at the end of autumn (October to November), it is advisable to take a windbreaker, a sweater or a similar garment. In winter the temperature may fall to minus 10°С or so, so a raincoat, a warm coat and headwear will be necessary.
There are no strict limits on women’s clothing in the country. However, you should be considerate towards the local traditions, culture and religion. While visiting religious places women should wear loose garments covering most of their arms and legs, and of course the cleavage. Headscarves will also be advisable to put on. Note that you will have to take off your shoes while entering some of the sacred places. - What languages do people in Uzbekistan speak?
The official language is Uzbek; it is spoken by a majority of the population. Russian is spoken by the country’s largest Slavic minority and is still used widely in business and as a lingua franca, especially in Tashkent and other major cities. Tajik is widespread in Samarkand and Bukhara for their large Tajik ethnic minorities. Karakalpak is spoken in the Autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan where it is an official language besides Uzbek. English is popular as a foreign language to study but there is little chance of coming across a good English speaker in the street. However, in the historic cities of Bukhara and Samarkand many young souvenir sellers dealing with foreigners speak elementary English.
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