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Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 12 Day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan: Silk Roads & The Seven Lakes. Ever daydreamed about stepping back in time? Picture yourself wandering ancient cities built as early as 700 BCE, passing through tiled archways once crossed by Silk Road traders, and bargaining in markets that have stood for centuries. This 12-day adventure through Uzbekistan and Tajikistan takes you deep into the heart of Central Asia — where living history, breathtaking landscapes, and off-the-beaten-path charm come together for one unforgettable trip.
Trip Length
12 Days
Trip Starts
Tashkent
Trip Ends
Tashkent
Departures
Jun 2026 to Oct 2027
Countries Visited:
Tajikistan Uzbekistan
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
18-39 Years
Max. Group Size
18
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
AUTK
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. In the evening, meet your CEO and new crew that you'll be traveling with in a welcome meeting, followed by an optional dinner together. Then hit the town for your First Night Out, the chance to get to know your new travel buds!
Accommodation:
SV Hotel Tashkent
Included Experiences
- Connect With New Friends: Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Start today with some breakfast and an orientation walk of Tashkent. Check out the neighborhood alongside your CEO, then head out to explore the city how you'd like! Opt to join a Tashkent city tour or take a day trip to see the impressive Institute of Sun. This evening, climb aboard the overnight train en route to Khiva.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Tashkent Orientation Walk: Join your CEO for a orientation walk through Tashkent. Get to know the area around your hotel better explore some of this awesome city.
- Free Time: Spend the day free to explore Tashkent however you'd like!
- Basic Overnight Train (beds): Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Optional Experiences
- Institute of Sun Visit: Visit the famous Institute of Sun and see its incredible architecture. The coolest part is seeing the blue sky and the mountains in the reflection of the giant mirrors covering the Solar Furnace. Don't forget your camera!
- Tashkent Guided City Tour: Visit the city's highlights with a local guide. Ride the Russian-esque metro and visit the religious centre of the city and Museum of Applied Arts. Wander the neighbourhood streets and learn about daily life and history of the city and the Uzbek people.
After a full nights sleep aboard the train, choose to have some breakfast in the dining car or enjoy the views as you chug along. Pull into Khiva around noon, drop your bags, then head out on an orientation walk. Spend the afternoon free to explore the city of Khiva however you want. Perhaps visit one of Khiva's most important landmarks, the Islam Khadija Minaret or take a tour of the City Wall.
Accommodation:
Caravan Inn
Included Experiences
- Khiva Orientation Walk: Explore a bit of Khiva alongside your group on an orientation walk.
- Free Time: Spend the afternoon free to explore Khiva.
Optional Experiences
- Khiva Ancient City Exploration: Khiva feels like a museum city, with well-preserved city walls and ancient monuments. Wander the city on a guided tour, learn about life here and its important place in history.
- Islam Khoja Minaret: Visit Islam Khoja Minaret, Uzbekistan's tallest minaret. Built in 1910, this structure is the often called the symbol of Khiva.
Today you are free to explore this incredible ancient city. In the evening, head to the train station to travel to Bukhara. We'll head straight to the hotel upon arrival.
Accommodation:
Kavsar Guest House
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Free Time: Enjoy the morning free in Khiva.
- Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Get a feel for your adventure in Bukhara by starting the day with an orientation walk of the area. Then today is yours to explore the city! Visit some of the incredible Hammams (traditional public baths), or join a guided tour of Bukhara.
Accommodation:
Kavsar Guest House
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Free Time: A full day to explore Bukhara is on the docket for today!
- Bukhara Orientation Walk: Explore the neighborhood of Bukhara alongside your group to get a lay of the land.
Optional Experiences
- Bukhara Hammam Visit: There are a few hammam choices in the city and they are often gender specific - Hammam Kunjak for ladies and Bozori Kord Hammam for gentlemen. Depending on the day of the week and when you want to go, your CEO can advise you on some options.
- Bukhara City Guided Tour: Join a local guide to visit the the Samanid Mausoleum, the Ark Citadel, and the Poi-i-Kalon complex. Wander around beautifully restored mosques, madrassas, and covered markets that make up the Old City.
Bukhara, a historic and important stop along the Silk Road, is today a beautiful piece of living history. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town Bukhara, with its stone alleyways and colorful tiles, will have you feeling transported to an ancient time. Enjoy another day free to explore this beautiful place before taking a train to Samarkand in the evening.
Accommodation:
Old Town Samarkand Guest House
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Free Time: Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Optional Experiences
- Bukhara Old Town visit: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, Bukhara Old Town. This historic medieval city is full of ancient mosques, mausoleums and monuments. Once a pivotal stop along the Silk Road, this town is now a cultural wonder. Wander through the stone alleyways and through the incredible architecture to get a feel of historic Bukhara.
- Uzbek Cooking Class: Get to know Uzbek cuisine better at a local cooking class. Make delicious local dishes like Uzbek Shakarob Salad & colored Dumpling, using natural vegetable juice to give the food color.
The great city of Samarkand was once a rich trading and intellectual center of the Silk Road. Now known for its melting pot of culture and grand architecture, today is yours to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Accommodation:
Old Town Samarkand Guest House
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Free Time: Spend today at leisure to explore Samarkand.
Optional Experiences
- Tomb of the Old Testament Prophet Daniel Visit: Enjoy a visit to the Tomb of the Old Testament Prophet Daniel, famous for the Biblical story of Daniel and the lions. A legend says that his body grows by half an inch every year!
- Lunch and Silk Paper Making Workshop at Konigil Village: Visit the Village of Konigil, on the banks of the ancient Siab Canal. Here you can learn about and witness some of the historic traditions of Uzbekistan. Pay a visit to the old Silk Paper Workshop and learn for yourself how to make paper in this ancient method before an included lunch.
- Samarkand City Tour: Visit the important sights of the city with a local guide. See the Shaki Zinda complex, Samarkand bazaar, Bibi Khanum, and Registan Square.
This morning we depart Uzbekistan and drive to Tajikistan. Shortly after crossing the border, stop at Panjakent Bazaar and wander through the stalls of food, clothes and unique finds. Head out and continue the drive to Padrud Village for the night. On the way, we'll visit four of the breathtaking Seven Lakes in the Fan Mountains. These lakes shine with different colors of blues, greens, purples and turquoises. Grab your camera and take in the incredible views.
Accommodation:
Marguzor Family Homestay
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Border Crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan): Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
- Panjakent Bazaar: Visit the colorful Panjakent Bazzar. Walk through the fragrant stalls, delicious local food stands and locally made home goods being sold.
- Marguzor Lakes: Visit 4 of the 7 lakes of Marguzor and admire the stunning natural beauty of Tajikistan.
After breakfast at the guesthouse, hike from Lake 6 to the incredible Lake 7. This remote lake is only accessibly by hiking and is well worth the trek. After arriving, enjoy a scenic picnic next to the lake before hiking back to the village. This evening, chow down on a well deserved Tajikistani barbecue.
Accommodation:
Marguzor Family Homestay
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Hike Marguzor Lakes 6 & 7: Start at Lake 6 and hike to the majestic lake 7 of the 7 Marguzor Lakes. Lake 7, arguably the most beautiful is reached only on foot. With nothing but rocky mountains and crystal blue water in sight, admire the incredible scenery of Tajikistan.
Travel across the border back to Uzbekistan today. After the journey, enjoy a restful evening in Samarkand.
Accommodation:
Old Town Samarkand Guest House
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Border Crossing (Tajikistan to Uzbekistan): Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
- Free Time: Enjoy a free evening to chill in Samarkand.
Take a morning train to Tashkent, where it all began! Spend the rest of the day at leisure in the capital city of Uzbekistan. This evening, join your group for a Big Night Out in the city!
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
- Free Time: Spend the rest of the day free to adventure through or relax in Tashkent.
- Big Night Out in Tashkent: Hit the local bars out on the town tonight during your Big Night Out!
Depart at any time.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Departure Day: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Trip Inclusions
- Wander the ancient streets of Khiva — a UNESCO-listed Silk Road city frozen in time.
- Hike to six of the seven stunning Marguzor Lakes in Tajikistan’s rugged countryside.
- Get a feel for modern life in historic cities like Tashkent and Bukhara.
- Travel along the legendary Silk Road and experience its cultural echoes today.
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Big Night Out Moment: in Tashkent, Tashkent
- Tashkent Orientation Walk
- Free Time in Tahkent
- Khiva Orientation Walk
- Free Time in Khiva, Bukhara Orientation Walk
- Free Time in Bukhara
- Free Time in Samarkand
- Panjakent Bazaar
- Marguzor Lakes Visit
- Marguzor Lakes 6 & 7 Hike
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Metro, Private vehicle, Train, Walking, Overnight Train
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- Hostels (8 Nights, Twin Share), Overnight Train (1nt), Guesthouse (2 Nights, Multi-share)
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Built for young travelers ready to break free from the everyday grind, these trips bring together a safe and supportive group of like-minded people in their twenties and early thirties.
Connect on the First Night Out, explore with a Chief Experience Officer (CEO), enjoy free time, and celebrate unforgettable moments with new friends - without breaking the bank. Travel confidently, respectfully, and affordably.
Dates & Pricing
USD
Friday
01 May 2026
01 May 26
Tashkent
Tuesday
12 May 2026
12 May 26
Tashkent
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,749
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Friday
08 May 2026
08 May 26
Tashkent
Tuesday
19 May 2026
19 May 26
Tashkent
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,749
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Friday
15 May 2026
15 May 26
Tashkent
Tuesday
26 May 2026
26 May 26
Tashkent
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,749
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Friday
22 May 2026
22 May 26
Tashkent
Tuesday
02 Jun 2026
02 Jun 26
Tashkent
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,749
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Friday
29 May 2026
29 May 26
Tashkent
Tuesday
09 Jun 2026
09 Jun 26
Tashkent
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$1,749
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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