Uzbekistan Tours
No doubts that Uzbekistan as a tourist destination is one of the most popular in Central Asia. It seems like obscure to visit it, but it is becoming more and more visited by lots of tourists each year. Well-preserved architecture from the Golden Age of Islam religion is what makes it so popular. The history of the country goes back to the 1 millennia BC when world-known dynasties of Sogdia, Bactria and Khorezm grew and flourished. The famous cities from the ancient times are Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakrisabz, Margilan, Karshi, Tashkent and many others.
During your tours in Uzbekistan today you can feel the atmosphere of dreamy medieval deserts, stretched with a row of camels loaded with precious goods, making over stops in busy cities. Mix of cultures and people resulted in a big variety of customs and traditions preserved nowadays that you can observe during our tours. You can learn crafts of how to make paper, silk carpets and pottery like many centuries ago by making visits workshops in towns. You can taste the most famous pilaf in Central Asian region prepared on fire with meat, rice, carrots and dried fruits. You can participate in different cultural events and enjoy different shows and master classes.
Thus, Uzbekistan is a country that must be visited if you come to Central Asia. Also, we are ready to extend your tour to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and build up a wonderful Silk Road Tour. Come and enjoy Central Asia with us!
Arslanbob tour
Itinerary title: Arslanbob tour
Days of tour: 4
Day 1: Bishkek – Arslanbob
Your guide will be waiting for you in Bishkek, at Manas International Airport to begin your travel. From the airport in Chui region, our way leads us to the charming walnut forest - Arslanbob, in Jalal-Abad region. This forest is a National Reserve and rightfully considered as one of the most beautiful places in Kyrgyzstan. Our path lies through the southern lands of the country, through incredibly beautiful mountain gorges and the Too-Ashuu pass. Reaching a height of 3,000 meters, this pass is remarkable for the amazingly beautiful panoramic views. Too-Ashuu connects the North and South of the country and in ancient times this pass was an important part of the Great Silk Road. Along the way, you can make a lot of photo stops and take photos of picturesque surroundings. And by the evening we will be in Arslanbob, where you can enjoy the home comfort and a warm atmosphere.
Day 2: Arslanbob
After a night of peaceful relaxation in comfort, we set out on a walking tour in the walnut forests. In Arslanbob you will see the vast 11,000 hectares of royal forests of Kyrgyzstan, full of pristine amazing beauty. Nuts from this area were exported in the Medieval Period along the Great Silk Road. The splendor of nature in all its brilliant celebration will delight any person. Nearby, shimmering in the sun, tumble a little fairy waterfall. You can make friends with the locals, they are very hospitable. This night you will also stay in the comfortable and cozy home.
Day 3: Arslanbob – Uzgen – Jalal Abad – Osh
After a delicious breakfast, we will travel out and drive to Osh city to complete your tour. Our journey will take about six hours and will run through mountainous areas. You can visit the city of Jalal-Abad, as well as the ancient Uzgen tower, which was built in the 11th century, when Uzgen city was the capital of the Karakhanid state. In the architectural complex of Uzgen, your attention will also be drawn to the mausoleum where the Karakhanid rulers are buried. Majestic mountains and breathtaking panoramic views that you can capture in photos will brighten up your road. In Osh, you will have the opportunity to walk and visit its most important landmark - the sacred Sulaiman Mountain. Sulaiman-Too (Solomon’s Mountain) is located in the heart of the city and it is a place of pilgrimage for Muslims. According to legends, the biblical prophet Solomon (according to the Koran, Sulaiman) was buried at the foothills of this mountain. You will stay in a hotel that night.
Day 4: Osh-Airport
Transfer to the airport is in the morning.