About this experience
Sunny Uzbekistan, here we come! Embark on a journey through the ancient centers of the country. We will travel on a comfortable high-speed train from Tashkent to Samarkand, and then to Bukhara. Enjoy the majestic architectural ensembles, visit mausoleums, see what old Tashkent and the modern part of the capital are like. Pay a visit to craftsmen and taste dishes from the famous Central Asian center of pilaf.
Organizational Details
List of items:
T-shirts/shirts/blouses with short and long sleeves;
Loose shorts;
Jeans or trousers; for ladies - skirts, sarafans;
Thin sweater;
Windbreaker/jacket;
Light scarf (you can either bring one or purchase a local one made of natural cotton or silk);
Light headwear;
Sunglasses (and sunscreen);
Footwear (comfortable and practical, with sturdy soles and without high heels, as guided tours involve long walks. Sandals and light sneakers will be suitable.)
Small backpack or shoulder bag for documents, cash, and a water bottle.
Documents:
Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova enjoy a visa-free regime for entry into Uzbekistan for up to 60 days.
Citizens of over 70 other countries, including Ukraine, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Tajikistan, Turkey, Czech Republic, and Estonia, have a visa-free entry for up to 30 days.
Entry into Uzbekistan is done with a passport.
For entry, a child will need an international passport or the relevant details in the parent's passport (up to 14 years old). Children under 16 years old are exempt from filling out an immigration declaration at the airport upon arrival and obtaining temporary registration in Uzbekistan.
Medical insurance must be arranged in advance, prior to entering the country. The medical insurance policy covering at least $30,000 should include coverage for COVID-19 treatment.
Organization:
We do not recommend taking children under 12 years old on group tours, as the trip pace is quite high, excursions are intense, and the material presentation is aimed at an adult audience. Additionally, children may hold back the rest of the group, disrupting the scheduled itinerary of excursions.
For trips with young children, we recommend an individual format and will gladly tailor a route that will be interesting to all family members. Moreover, individual excursions can be adjusted on the spot.
To obtain a tourist SIM card, one needs to contact the tourist information desk staff, present a passport stamped upon arrival in Uzbekistan, choose a tariff plan, and make the payment. Tourist SIM cards can also be purchased at the central train station in Tashkent, at mobile operator offices, and at the
