The 5 Best Three-Day Trips in Uzbekistan

1.Uzbekistan 3 Day Private Tour Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarkand Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $500Our pick

Travel from Tashkent to Bukhara and Samarkand by included bullet train, with private guides, central 3 to 4 star hotels, monument tickets, and breakfast. Expect guides such as Muhlio, Malika, and Max, plus a fast-paced look at mosques, mausoleums, bazaars, and Silk Road landmarks.

“The drivers picked us up on time. The tour guide Muhlio in Bukhara and Max in Samarkand were very knowledgeable, polite and fun to communicate.”

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2.Desert yurt camp and Mountain tour – 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $325Best value

Travel from Bukhara to Gijduvan, Nurata, the Kyzyl-Kum Desert, Lake Aydar, and Sentob village in a small group of up to 15. You’ll visit a ceramics workshop, ride a camel for 30 minutes, sleep in a yurt and family homestay, and finish in Samarkand. A sedan, meals, water, and local escort are included.

“This was a very interesting tour into the desert and mountains of Uzbekistan. I'd definitely make sure you have your adventure pants on for this one! My friend and I (two, 30yo women) had a great time snapping pictures and exploring thRead more”

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3.3-Day Chimgan Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $370Top rated

Leave Tashkent for a three-day trek through the Tian Shan near Chimgan. You will cross mountain passes, see Stone Age petroglyphs, camp in a two-person tent, and walk through Ugam Chatkal National Park. An English-speaking guide, meals, transfers, camping gear, and animals to carry luggage are included.

“So nice and challenge tour. The Donkey boy and the guide was very nice and helpful. we enjoyed it a lot.”

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4.Aral Sea – Extended trip (3 days)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Set out from Khiva at 6:00 am for a private three-day circuit through Karakalpakstan. You will cover more than 1,200 kilometers by sedan and 4x4, visiting the Aral Sea, Muynak ship cemetery, Savitsky Museum, Ustyurt canyons, yurt camps, and a remarkable chain of ancient fortresses. Olimjon may accompany some departures as a historian and guide.

“Excellent organization of three day trip to aral lake. Staff are professional and friendly. Desert life is worth to visit. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TOUOPERATOR”

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5.3-Day Horseback Riding Tour in Chimgan Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 3 days · from $430

Ride 5 to 6 hours a day through the Chimgan Mountains with an English-speaking guide, horseman, cook, horses, and camping gear. You’ll cross rivers, climb mountain passes, canter across alpine meadows, and camp near Aksai Valley and Chet Kumbel. Transport from Tashkent and full board are included.

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