12-Day Uzbekistan Hiking & Silk Road Adventure

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• •Explore UNESCO Silk Road cities: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva
• •Hike in the Nuratau Mountains, including Hayat Bashi Peak
• •Stay in boutique hotels, traditional homestays, and yurts
• •Experience local hospitality with homemade meals and village tours
• •Balanced itinerary with easy to moderate hikes, sightseeing, and rest

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Day 1 – Arrival in Tashkent

Arrival at Tashkent International Airport

Private transfer to your hotel

Rest or explore the nearby area

Overnight: Hotel in Tashkent

Meals: (-/-/-)

Day 2 – Tashkent City Tour – Samarkand

Morning city tour:

Khast Imam Complex

Chorsu Bazaar

Ride on Tashkent Metro

Afternoon high-speed train to Samarkand

Check-in at boutique hotel

Overnight: Samarkand | Meals: (B/-/-)

Day 3 – Samarkand City Tour

Visit:

Registan Square

Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum

Bibi-Khanym Mosque

Siyob Bazaar

Optional evening stroll through the historic center

Overnight: Hotel | Meals: (B/-/-)

Day 4 – Samarkand – Sayyod Yurt Camp

Morning:

Visit Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis

Ulugbek Observatory

Afternoon: Scenic drive to Sayyod Yurt Camp (175 km / 3–3.5 hours)

Travel through rural villages and mountain scenery

Settle in yurts with comfortable bedding and clean facilities

Evening welcome dinner with traditional Uzbek dishes

Overnight: Sayyod Yurt Camp | Meals: (B/-/D)

Day 5 – Sayyod – Asraf Village (Easy Hike & Village Visit)

Short drive to Asraf village

Afternoon easy hike (3–4 km / ~2 hours) across valleys with views of:

Kyzylkum Desert

Lake Aydarkul

Visit local families, enjoy homemade meals, and see rural life firsthand

Overnight: Homestay in Asraf | Meals: (B/L/D)

Day 6 – Asraf – Hayat Village (Moderate Hike)

Hike through valleys and walnut groves to Hayat village

Afternoon free to relax, enjoy the village, or chat with host family

Hiking: 10–12 km / 4–5 hours

Overnight: Homestay in Hayat | Meals: (B/L/D)

Day 7 – Hayat Bashi Peak Hike

Full-day hike to Hayat Bashi Peak (2,169 m)

Enjoy panoramic views, petroglyph sites, and wildlife spotting

Return to Hayat village

Hiking: 14–18 km / 6–8 hours

Overnight: Homestay | Meals: (B/L/D)

Day 8 – Hayat – Bukhara

Transfer to Bukhara (~290 km / 4.5 hours)

Stop in Nurata:

Ancient fortress

Sacred spring

Check-in at boutique hotel

Overnight: Hotel | Meals: (B/L/-)

Day 9 – Bukhara City Tour

Explore historical sites:

Lyabi Hauz

Kalon Ensemble & Minaret

Ark Fortress

Ismail Samani Mausoleum

Evening free for shopping or strolling in the old town

Overnight: Hotel | Meals: (B/-/-)

Day 10 – Bukhara – Khiva

Long drive (~6–7 hours) or optional flight via Urgench for comfort

Check-in at boutique hotel in Khiva

Overnight: Hotel | Meals: (B/-/-)

Day 11 – Khiva City Tour – Tashkent

Explore Ichan Kala, Khiva’s UNESCO-listed old town

Visit minarets, madrasas, and palaces

Evening flight to Tashkent

Overnight: Hotel | Meals: (B/-/-)

Day 12 – Departure

Option:A – International Flight via Urgench

If your international flight departs from Urgench, transfer to Urgench Airport (30–40 min).

Check in for your international departure flight directly from Urgench.

Option: B – International Flight via Tashkent

If your international flight departs from Tashkent:

Take a domestic flight from Urgench → Tashkent (~1 hour)

Upon arrival in Tashkent, transfer to the international airport for your onward flight

What's Included

• ✓All accommodations (hotels, yurts, homestays)
• ✓Breakfast daily
• ✓Private transfers and transport as per itinerary
• ✓High-speed train tickets: Tashkent → Samarkand
• ✓Guided city tours and mountain hikes
• ✓Local hosts, home visits, and village experiences
• ✓Entry fees to museums, mausoleums, and cultural sites

What's Not Included

• ✗Meals not listed as included
• ✗Personal expenses
• ✗Travel insurance
• ✗Tips