Uzbekistan and Tajikistan: Silk Roads & The Seven Lakes
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Small Group
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Rating
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan: Silk Roads & The Seven Lakes
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12 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
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.
Includes
Activities
- 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
Accommodation
- Hostels (8 nts, twin share), Overnight train (1nt), Guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share).
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
- Metro, Private vehicle, Train, Walking, Overnight Train.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- 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
Trip Details
12 days
Metro, Private vehicle, Train, Walking, Overnight Train.
English
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Tashkent
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Activity - 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.Accommodation - SV Hotel Tashkent
Day 2: Tashkent/Khiva
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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!Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Day 3: Khiva
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore a bit of Khiva alongside your group on an orientation walk.Free_time - Spend the afternoon free to explore Khiva.Accommodation - Caravan Inn
Day 4: Khiva/Bukhara
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy the morning free in Khiva.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Kavsar Guest House
Day 5: Bukhara
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - A full day to explore Bukhara is on the docket for today!Activity - Explore the neighborhood of Bukhara alongside your group to get a lay of the land.Accommodation - Kavsar Guest House
Day 6: Bukhara/Samarkand
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Old Town Samarkand Guest House
Day 7: Samarkand
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend today at leisure to explore Samarkand.Accommodation - Old Town Samarkand Guest House
Day 8: Samarkand/Marguzor
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the colorful Panjakent Bazzar. Walk through the fragrant stalls, delicious local food stands and locally made home goods being sold.Activity - Visit 4 of the 7 lakes of Marguzor and admire the stunning natural beauty of Tajikistan.Accommodation - Marguzor Family Homestay
Day 9: Marguzor
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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.Accommodation - Marguzor Family Homestay
Day 10: Marguzor/Samarkand
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy a free evening to chill in Samarkand.Accommodation - Old Town Samarkand Guest House
Day 11: Samarkand/Tashkent
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - 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.Activity - Hit the local bars out on the town tonight during your Big Night Out!
Day 12: Tashkent
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 12 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
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.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 08 May 2026
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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