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Southern Uzbekistan is a region rich in history and natural beauty. It's home to the ancient city of Termez, which bears traces of Greek, Mongol, and Soviet influence. The region is also known for its stunning landscapes, including the Surkhandarya Province, where lush valleys meet rugged hills. Southern Uzbekistan's cultural diversity is on full display in its vibrant markets and traditional crafts. The area is a gateway to the Pamir Mountains, offering breathtaking treks and a glimpse into rural Uzbek life. This part of Uzbekistan, with its blend of historical sites and natural wonders, provides a captivating exploration of the country's lesser-known aspects.
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Termez, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, beckons with layers of history. From Buddhist stupas to Islamic mausoleums, its diverse architectural and archaeological sites echo stories of Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and eras bygone. A visit to the Fayaz-Tepa Buddhist monastery and Sultan Saodat ensemble offers a deep dive into the cultural tapestry that makes Termez an intriguing destination.
Nestled between the Nuratau Mountains and Kyzylkum Desert, Nuratau-Kyzylkum Biosphere Reserve is an oasis of biodiversity. Hike through scenic trails, spotting rare Severtsov sheep or Bukhara deer. Engage with local communities in eco-tourism projects, stay in traditional homestays, and immerse in the rhythms of nature and rustic life. The reserve isn't just about natural beauty; it's a communion with the earth and its people.
This vast, serene Aydarkul Lake, nestled amidst golden sands, is often dubbed the "Turquoise Sea in the Sands." Born from a man-made accident, Aydarkul today is a haven for birdwatchers, especially during migrations. Spend a day picnicking on its shores, taking in the mountain views, or indulge in some local fishing. As evening falls, camp under the stars, serenaded by local Kazakh and Karakalpak songs.
A spiritual retreat in the village of Jeyran, the Mausoleum of Sheikh Zaynudin is a testament to Sufi heritage. Sheikh Zaynudin, a Sufi mystic who preached in silence, is interred here. The quiet aura of the mausoleum, surrounded by ancient mulberry trees, invites introspection. Pilgrims and travellers alike find solace in its tranquil corridors, making it a unique spiritual experience.
Jizzakh, a lush oasis sandwiched between the Turkestan and Nuratau Mountains, promises diverse experiences. From the Farish district's petroglyphs to the Zaamin National Park's picturesque landscapes, Jizzakh is an adventurer's dream. Dive into the area's rich history at ancient settlements like Kanka or marvel at the beauty of Arnasay Lakes—Jizzakh is a blend of nature's best and historical marvels.
Situated near Termez, Karatepa stands as a relic of the bygone Buddhist era in Uzbekistan. Its name, meaning "Black Hill," befits the mounds revealing monastic complexes and stupas. As you navigate the remnants, narratives of monks, scholars, and Silk Road travellers unfold, transporting you to an epoch when Buddhism flourished in this land.
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Travel across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan on this 17-day group tour. Explore Silk Road cities, mountain valleys, and desert landscapes. Stay in yurts, meet local families, and discover ancient monuments with expert guides—an immersive Central Asia expedition blending culture, history, and nature in one unforgettable journey.
Hiking/Trekking, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
17 days
Guided Group
Without Flights
17 days
Explore Silk Road cities, mountain landscapes, and cultural treasures across Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. This 14-day journey features historic sites, scenic highlands, local markets, and village stays—offering an immersive experience of Central Asia’s heritage and hospitality. Travel between destinations is arranged for efficiency and may include private vehicles, local transit, and domestic flight options. A perfect blend of architecture, nature, and tradition for culturally curious and adventurous travellers.
Heritage, AONB
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£5,790
Without Flights
Follow the ancient Silk Road from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan on a 13-day journey through mountain landscapes, UNESCO cities, and vibrant bazaars. Tour operators organize the journey, ensuring seamless logistics and expert support. Local guides provide authentic insights during city visits, including a city tour in Karakol to explore landmarks and connect with local culture. This immersive tour blends heritage and scenery for a rich, in-depth Central Asian travel experience.
Festivals, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£9,500
Without Flights
Trek across Tajikistan’s stunning Fann Mountains on a high-altitude journey through alpine lakes, glacier passes, and remote gorges. This expert-led adventure combines challenging hikes with cultural encounters in mountain villages, offering a rare and rewarding experience in one of Central Asia’s most breathtaking and untouched trekking regions.
Hiking/Trekking, People & Culture
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£3,250
Without Flights
Explore Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on a cultural journey through Silk Road cities, ancient ruins, and desert wonders. From Tashkent to Samarkand, Khiva to Merv, experience rich history, traditional crafts, and dramatic landscapes on a multi-centre tour designed for curious travellers seeking depth, beauty, and discovery.
People & Culture
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,430
Without Flights
Join a small group adventure from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan along the Silk Road. Explore historic cities, scenic valleys, and mountain lakes across Central Asia. This 17-day guided journey offers a rich mix of culture, nature, and shared experiences, with expert leadership and thoughtfully selected accommodation throughout.
Off Grid, AONB
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
17 days
Guided Group
Without Flights
17 days
Travel from Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities to Kyrgyzstan’s mountain valleys on a two-week journey through Central Asia's diverse landscapes and cultures. This trip includes a detailed itinerary covering all major highlights, allowing you to explore historic architecture, desert landscapes, alpine lakes, and nomadic traditions. This cultural and scenic adventure offers a rich blend of heritage and nature across two unique and contrasting countries.
Heritage, AONB
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,810
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Travel across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan on this 17-day group tour. Explore Silk Road cities, mountain valleys, and desert landscapes. Stay in yurts, meet local families, and discover ancient monuments with expert guides—an immersive Central Asia expedition blending culture, history, and nature in one unforgettable journey.
Hiking/Trekking, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
17 days
Guided Group
Without Flights
17 days
Explore Silk Road cities, mountain landscapes, and cultural treasures across Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. This 14-day journey features historic sites, scenic highlands, local markets, and village stays—offering an immersive experience of Central Asia’s heritage and hospitality. Travel between destinations is arranged for efficiency and may include private vehicles, local transit, and domestic flight options. A perfect blend of architecture, nature, and tradition for culturally curious and adventurous travellers.
Heritage, AONB
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£5,790
Without Flights
Follow the ancient Silk Road from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan on a 13-day journey through mountain landscapes, UNESCO cities, and vibrant bazaars. Tour operators organize the journey, ensuring seamless logistics and expert support. Local guides provide authentic insights during city visits, including a city tour in Karakol to explore landmarks and connect with local culture. This immersive tour blends heritage and scenery for a rich, in-depth Central Asian travel experience.
Festivals, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£9,500
Without Flights
Trek across Tajikistan’s stunning Fann Mountains on a high-altitude journey through alpine lakes, glacier passes, and remote gorges. This expert-led adventure combines challenging hikes with cultural encounters in mountain villages, offering a rare and rewarding experience in one of Central Asia’s most breathtaking and untouched trekking regions.
Hiking/Trekking, People & Culture
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£3,250
Without Flights
Explore Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on a cultural journey through Silk Road cities, ancient ruins, and desert wonders. From Tashkent to Samarkand, Khiva to Merv, experience rich history, traditional crafts, and dramatic landscapes on a multi-centre tour designed for curious travellers seeking depth, beauty, and discovery.
People & Culture
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,430
Without Flights
Join a small group adventure from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan along the Silk Road. Explore historic cities, scenic valleys, and mountain lakes across Central Asia. This 17-day guided journey offers a rich mix of culture, nature, and shared experiences, with expert leadership and thoughtfully selected accommodation throughout.
Off Grid, AONB
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
17 days
Guided Group
Without Flights
17 days
Travel from Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities to Kyrgyzstan’s mountain valleys on a two-week journey through Central Asia's diverse landscapes and cultures. This trip includes a detailed itinerary covering all major highlights, allowing you to explore historic architecture, desert landscapes, alpine lakes, and nomadic traditions. This cultural and scenic adventure offers a rich blend of heritage and nature across two unique and contrasting countries.
Heritage, AONB
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,810
Without FlightsGrid View
List View
Explore Silk Road cities, mountain landscapes, and cultural treasures across Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. This 14-day journey features historic sites, scenic highlands, local markets, and village stays—offering an immersive experience of Central Asia’s heritage and hospitality. Travel between destinations is arranged for efficiency and may include private vehicles, local transit, and domestic flight options. A perfect blend of architecture, nature, and tradition for culturally curious and adventurous travellers.
Heritage, AONB
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£5,790
Without Flights
Follow the ancient Silk Road from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan on a 13-day journey through mountain landscapes, UNESCO cities, and vibrant bazaars. Tour operators organize the journey, ensuring seamless logistics and expert support. Local guides provide authentic insights during city visits, including a city tour in Karakol to explore landmarks and connect with local culture. This immersive tour blends heritage and scenery for a rich, in-depth Central Asian travel experience.
Festivals, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£9,500
Without Flights
Trek across Tajikistan’s stunning Fann Mountains on a high-altitude journey through alpine lakes, glacier passes, and remote gorges. This expert-led adventure combines challenging hikes with cultural encounters in mountain villages, offering a rare and rewarding experience in one of Central Asia’s most breathtaking and untouched trekking regions.
Hiking/Trekking, People & Culture
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£3,250
Without Flights
Explore Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on a cultural journey through Silk Road cities, ancient ruins, and desert wonders. From Tashkent to Samarkand, Khiva to Merv, experience rich history, traditional crafts, and dramatic landscapes on a multi-centre tour designed for curious travellers seeking depth, beauty, and discovery.
People & Culture
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,430
Without Flights
Travel from Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities to Kyrgyzstan’s mountain valleys on a two-week journey through Central Asia's diverse landscapes and cultures. This trip includes a detailed itinerary covering all major highlights, allowing you to explore historic architecture, desert landscapes, alpine lakes, and nomadic traditions. This cultural and scenic adventure offers a rich blend of heritage and nature across two unique and contrasting countries.
Heritage, AONB
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,810
Without FlightsGrid View
List View
Travel across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan on this 17-day group tour. Explore Silk Road cities, mountain valleys, and desert landscapes. Stay in yurts, meet local families, and discover ancient monuments with expert guides—an immersive Central Asia expedition blending culture, history, and nature in one unforgettable journey.
Hiking/Trekking, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
17 days
Guided Group
Without Flights
17 days
Join a small group adventure from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan along the Silk Road. Explore historic cities, scenic valleys, and mountain lakes across Central Asia. This 17-day guided journey offers a rich mix of culture, nature, and shared experiences, with expert leadership and thoughtfully selected accommodation throughout.
Off Grid, AONB
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
17 days
Guided Group
Without Flights
17 days
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