Special Occasion Tours
Birthday Celebration Tour in Samarkand — Private, 3 Days
$ 900
Author’s tour in the heart of an Eastern fairy tale Give yourself or your loved ones a celebration that will become legendary: three days among majestic madrasahs, the aromas of eastern bazaars, and under the sky where great astronomers once drew their star charts.
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About The Tour
A clear overview of the experience
Special occasion · 3 days
Birthday in Samarkand
An author’s celebration in the scenery of a thousand-year-old city: three days among madrasahs, bazaar aromas and a festive dinner in a caravanserai.
from $900 per person (all inclusive)
Group from 4 people
Private, on your dates
What makes it special
Highlights
- A ceremonial welcome by an “Eastern Sage” and an arba ride to the hotel
- A private “Tales of Samarkand” tour with actors playing rulers and merchants
- A VIP area at the Siab bazaar and lunch on tapchans
- A golden-hour photo session in national costume at the Registan
- A festive dinner in a madrasah courtyard or caravanserai with live music and dance
- A plov master class — the birthday guest becomes the head “plovchi”
Programme
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival in Samarkand
Ceremonial welcome, arba transfer to the hotel, a welcome tasting of fruit, sweets and green tea. An evening walk along Samarkand’s “Broadway” and dinner at a national restaurant.
Day 2 · The celebration
The private “Tales of Samarkand” tour, the VIP area at the Siab bazaar, lunch on tapchans, the Registan, and a sunset photo session in national costume. In the evening — a festive dinner in a historic courtyard with musicians and dancers, a plov master class, an eastern sweet table and a wine tasting.
Day 3 · Departure
Breakfast, a last walk (Shah-i-Zinda or the Registan by daylight) and transfer for departure.
Price
Price per person
| Group of 4+ people, all inclusive | $900 |
The programme above is an example — the celebration is built around your wishes. Exact price depends on group size, hotel category and the chosen dinner venue.
- Accommodation (2 nights) with breakfast
- All transfers, including the arba ride
- The private “Tales of Samarkand” tour with actors
- All meals on the programme, including the festive dinner
- Live music and dance at the festive dinner
- The plov master class
- A photo session in national costume
- Local guide and entrance tickets
- Flights to Samarkand
- Extra services and personalisation beyond the programme
- Personal expenses and tips
Booking
How to book
- Send a request via the form on this page, by email hello@aroundca.com or on WhatsApp. Reply within 24 hours.
- Tell us the date, the number of guests and anything special you have in mind — we build the celebration around it.
A birthday in the scenery of a thousand-year-old history — legends of the East and the joy of the moment.
What happens next
How we work — step by step
Our planning is hands-on, not automated. Here’s what to expect once you send your enquiry through.
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Send your enquiry
Form, email or WhatsApp — whichever feels easier. Free and no obligation.
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Get a reply within 24 hours
Often the same day. A real human — no bots, no call centre — with a few questions if we have any.
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Receive a tailored proposal
Route, accommodations, activities — with transparent, itemised pricing. No hidden mark-ups.
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Refine it together
Adjust the pace, swap hotels, change dates — whatever needs to fit. As many rounds as you like.
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Confirm and travel
We hold your reservations and stay on call throughout the trip — from arrival to the flight home.
Request This Tour
Send us your travel request
Share your dates, group size, and any preferences. We will reply with availability, adjustments, and the next steps for booking.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Why book with AroundCA instead of arranging it myself online?
Because a booking site gives you rooms; we give you a trip that actually works. We know which neighbourhood to stay in, which “great” hotel disappoints, how to sequence a route so you’re not backtracking, and who to call when a flight is cancelled at 11pm. You get a real person who lives in the region — not 40 open browser tabs and a gut feeling.
How much does your planning service cost?
Nothing. Our planning, proposals and revisions are free — we’re paid by the hotels and suppliers we book, at the same rates you’d pay them directly. Expert planning at no extra cost to you.
Is it more expensive than booking direct?
No. We pass through the rates our partners give us, and every proposal is itemised so you see exactly what you pay for. No hidden mark-ups, no fees buried at checkout.
Are you a licensed and insured company?
Yes — fully. We’re a licensed Uzbek tour operator (licence № 853484, registry L-41802557), issued by the Committee for Tourism of Tashkent and valid for domestic, inbound and outbound tourism. Our tour-operator civil liability is insured with APEX INSURANCE (policy EAPD № 1016716). Both documents are available on request.
How do I pay, and is it secure?
Everything is official and transparent. You can pay by bank transfer to our Uzbek company account, or through a secure payment link from our website — official internet acquiring protected by end-to-end encryption. If you prefer, you can also pay via our single company QR code. No cash-in-hand, no grey schemes.
Which destinations do you cover?
We operate across Central Asia — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan — plus the Caucasus on request, in combination with a Central Asia route. If you don’t see your destination, ask anyway.
Do you also handle flights, visas and insurance?
Yes. We cover all air tickets, visas and travel insurance within our region — your whole trip arranged in one place.
What kind of trips do you plan?
All of them, as long as they’re tailored — honeymoons and romantic getaways, family holidays, luxury and premium escapes, and organised groups, incentives and corporate/MICE programmes.
Can I change the proposal after I receive it?
Yes — that’s the point. Adjust the pace, swap hotels, move dates, tweak the budget. We refine it together over as many rounds as you need, then you confirm.
What’s your cancellation and refund policy?
It depends on your specific booking. Cancellation terms usually follow the hotels’ penalty rules, and air tickets follow the official airlines’ fare conditions. We always show you the exact terms for your trip before you confirm — no surprises.
How do we stay in touch during the trip?
You have us on call throughout — by WhatsApp, phone or email. If a reservation slips or plans change on the ground, one message and we sort it.
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