About this trip
This 15-day trip takes you well beyond the famous Silk Road stops, though it does cover them properly: Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, with their mosaic-covered domes and minarets, are all on the route.
You also head into territory most visitors skip, travelling to the semi-autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan and learning firsthand about the Aral Sea's shrinking, once one of the world's largest inland waters.
A night spent in a traditional village in the Nurata Mountains adds a slower, more rural contrast to the city sightseeing, rounding out a trip that's as much about Uzbekistan's recent history as its ancient one.
What you'll do
- Explore the Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
- Travel through the Republic of Karakalpakstan
- Learn about the Aral Sea's environmental decline
- Spend a night in a traditional village in the Nurata Mountains
- Fully guided group trip with a mix of private and shared room options
- Covers a lot of ground over 15 days, from Silk Road cities to remote Karakalpakstan
Worth it if you're after authentic Silk Road culture and don't mind basic hotels, long bus days, and carrying US cash. Think twice if you need creature comforts or dietary variety.
- Khiva is the genuine surprise: calm, undiscovered, authentic with zero tourism pressure.
- Guide quality exceptional—knowledgeable, flexible, and genuinely helpful without intruding on group dynamics.
- Long bus rides on poor roads are genuinely tough; heat can be brutal if you visit peak season.
- Bring US dollars in cash: ATMs are essentially non-existent; bring moist toilet paper and hand gel too.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £2,970, about 10% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tashkent · 15 Oct – 16 Oct
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