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Tajikistan & Uzbekistan – 15 Days Across Two Nations

15 Days / 14 NightsTajikistan · Samarkand · Bukhara · KhivaPrivate & Customisable
Iskanderkul lake in the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan
The three tiled madrasahs of Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Fann Mountains of Tajikistan
Iskanderkul lake in the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan
The three tiled madrasahs of Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Fann Mountains of Tajikistan
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AED 13,925per person
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Land-only rate for two sharing in a 3-star programme Lower per-person rates for larger private groups
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Tour Overview

Arabiers built the Tajikistan & Uzbekistan tour for travellers who want mountain landscapes and Silk Road cities in one private journey. It is part of our wider collection of Uzbekistan tours, with the Tajikistan section adding Khujand, Dushanbe and the Fann Mountains.

Here is a glimpse of what to expect on this 15-day journey:

  • Khujand and Istaravshan in northern Tajikistan
  • Dushanbe, the Varzob gorge and Tajik cultural landmarks
  • Iskanderkul and the turquoise Marguzor lakes in the Fann Mountains
  • Ancient Panjakent before crossing into Samarkand
  • Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva across the Uzbek Silk Road

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

The land arrangement combines hotels and guest houses across two countries, with full-board meals throughout the journey.

Package inclusions

Inclusions

  • Meet-and-greet and all airport, station and border transfers
  • Private air-conditioned transport throughout the programme
  • Licensed English-speaking guides, with Arabic on request
  • Hotels and guest houses in double or twin rooms
  • Full-board meals throughout the journey
  • All entrance tickets in the programme
  • Urgench–Tashkent domestic flight
  • Uzbekistan tourist fee and government charges
Package exclusions

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Single-room supplement
  • Photo and video fees at sites
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Itinerary Explained

Here’s how Arabiers has organised the 15 days:

Arrive Tashkent

Visit the Hast Imam complex, Chorsu Bazaar and Tashkent City Park.

Tashkent → Khujand

Cross the Oybek border into Tajikistan and explore Khujand’s Temur Malik fortress, park, mosque and bazaar.

Khujand → Istaravshan

See the Arbob Palace, Kok-Gumbaz mosque-madrasah, Mugh citadel and local bazaar.

Istaravshan → Dushanbe

Travel through the Istiklol tunnel to Dushanbe for Rudaki Park and the National Museum.

Dushanbe → Iskanderkul → Saratog

Visit Iskanderkul lake and the Fan Niagara waterfall, then continue to Saratog village.

Saratog walking day

Walk through forest and gorge to a nomad camp and birch grove.

Saratog → Padrud

Travel along the seven Marguzor lakes in the Shing River valley.

Hike to the seventh lake, visit ancient Panjakent and cross the border into Uzbekistan for Samarkand.

Samarkand

Explore Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir, Shah-i-Zinda, Konigil Meros, Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Siab Bazaar.

Samarkand → Bukhara

Visit Saint Daniel, Ulugbek Observatory and Imam Al-Bukhari before continuing to Bukhara.

Bukhara old city

Visit the Ismail Samani mausoleum, Chashma Ayub, Bolo Hauz, the Ark, Poi Kalon, the trading domes and Lyabi-Hauz.

Bukhara → Khiva

Travel through the Kyzylkum desert to Khiva.

Khiva — Ichan Kala

Tour Kunya Ark, Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum, Kalta Minor, Tash-Khovli Palace, Ak Mosque, Anusha Khan baths and Juma Mosque.

Khiva → Tashkent

Fly from Urgench to Tashkent for a final city visit.

Breakfast and transfer to the airport.

Accommodation Plan

A mix of hotels and guest houses is used across Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, subject to availability.

Day Location Hotel Star rate Meal Room
01 Tashkent Florence Boutique ★★★ Full board 1 DBL
02 Khujand Sogd Hotel ★★★ Full board 1 DBL
03 Istaravshan Local guest house Guest house Full board 1 DBL
04 Dushanbe Local city hotel ★★★ Full board 1 DBL
05–06 Saratog Guest house Guest house Full board 1 DBL
07 Padrud Local hostel or guest house Guest house Full board 1 DBL
08–10 Samarkand Marjon Boutique ★★★ Full board 1 DBL
11–12 Bukhara Garden Plaza ★★★ Full board 1 DBL
13–14 Khiva Khiva Residence ★★★ Full board 1 DBL

Package Prices

Per-person, land-only rates in AED. This programme has one accommodation category.

Group size Price per person
2 travellers AED 13,925
4 travellers AED 11,795
6 travellers AED 11,390
10 travellers AED 10,355
20 travellers AED 9,955
30 travellers AED 9,050
Single-room supplement On request

All prices are per person and land-only. Share your dates and group size for a tailored quote.

Important Notes & FAQs

  • Best time to travel: late spring to early autumn is most suitable for the high mountain routes, while Uzbekistan is strongest in spring and autumn.
  • Where it starts: the journey begins in Tashkent and crosses into Tajikistan by road.
  • Every departure is private and can be customised.
  • Mountain conditions: route timing may change because of weather, road or border conditions.

Two peak seasons: mid-March to mid-June and mid-September to mid-November. July and August are hot but quieter, with better hotel value.

From AED 13,925 per person for two sharing, land-only, dropping as group size grows. It includes guiding, entrance fees, private transport, breakfasts and the tourist fee.

Yes. English guides are included at every city, with Arabic on request, plus Turkish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

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