Marvellous Tajikistan: Mystic Asia
ITINERARY 1: SAMARKAND – PENDJIKENT – KHUDJAND – TASHKENT
| PRICE NETTO – (PER PERSON) 2025 | ||
| Accommodation Single (Private Tour) | 1 PAX | 1120 USD |
| Accommodation Double/Twin | 2 PAX | 615 USD |
| Single Supplement Individual | +50 USD | |
ITINERARY 2: ONE DAY EXCURSION TO PENJIKENT
| PRICE NETTO – (PER PERSON) 2025 | ||
| Accommodation Single (Private Tour) | 1 PAX | 350 USD |
| Accommodation Double/Twin | 2 PAX | 255 USD |
| Single Supplement Individual | +25 USD | |
ITINERARY 1: SAMARKAND – PENDJIKENT – KHUDJAND – TASHKENT
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border, Jarteppa (30 km, 45 minutes). Border crossing. Without guide.
Meeting with the Tajik guide and driver at the border of Jarteppa and transfer to the city of Penjikent (20 km). The ancient settlement, as well as the modern city, is called Penjikent, which in Tajik means “five villages” that, where possible, gave life to the glorious city, which according to scientists is no less than 5500 years old. Later, to the ancient settlement of Sarazm and the Penjikent museum of antiquities. Lunch on the bank of the Zerafshan River. After lunch, drive to visit the beautiful Seven Lakes area – seven different beautiful lakes from ultramarine blue to dark green (50 km, 2 hours). Stop for photos at each lake. Return to the city. Visit to the local bazaar.
Dinner and overnight at Panjakent plaza hotel or similar.
After breakfast we will drive to one of the oldest cities in Central Asia – Istaravshan, where the ancient Persian king Cyrus lived (formerly known as the city of Kiropol). Istaravshan is famous for its craftsmen, tourist attractions, tradition and history. During the day we will visit the largest lake in the Fan mountain system – Lake Iskanderkul. Later we will continue to the city of Istaravshan. We will visit Mugteppa and Kok Gumbaz after lunch. After lunch we will continue to the city of Hujand (270 km, 4-5 hours).
Dinner and overnight at Sugdiyon 3* hotel or similar.
After breakfast, we will continue our stay and start sightseeing around the city of Hujand, the center of the northern region.
A unique opportunity to learn about Tajik culture and traditions! We will visit the museum located next to the famous city fortress.
After lunch, we will visit the 19th century National House in the historical center. You will see the architecture and design of the Tajik national house in the 19th century, which shows a national rite. Today, we are also awaited by collectors of Tajik handicrafts from
the Atlas (skullcap, knives). The collections are the envy of many museums and collectors in the world! We leave you some time
to feel the spirit of the East, the most wonderful place is this Panjshanbe market! One of the largest indoor markets in Central
Asia! In addition to the market, our focus is on the 14th century Mavzaley Shaikh Maslehatoddina. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the border between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Oybek (80 km, 1 hour). (Without guide)
Meeting at the border and transfer to the city of Tashkent (2 hours). Arrival and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport with the company driver (without guide) to take the return flight.
End of our services.
HOTELS:
| CITY: | TOURIST CLASS HOTELS: |
| TASHKENT | Green Park / Stay Inn / Krokus Plaza / Azimut / Similar |
| PENDJIKENT | Panjakent plaza 3* |
| KHUDJAND | Sugdiyon 3* |
- Accommodation at DBL/TWN hotel (4 nights)
- Tourist taxes at hotels
- Food: 4 breakfasts
- Tea, filtered water at meals
- Air-conditioned transportation services
- Tickets for museums, monuments and historical sites
- Special details during the tour:
- ENGLISH-speaking guide for all excursions
- Individual supplement (+50 USD p/p)
- The tip (+45 EURO p/p all stay in destination MANDATORY)
- The procedure and cost of the visa issuance
- 4 Lunches and 4 Dinners (+55 USD p/p)
- Air tickets for international destinations
- Early check in/Late check out not indicated as included
- Drinks
- The fee for taking photos or videos (at historical sites)
- The tourist’s personal expenses or any other service that is not included above in the itinerary
ITINERARY 2: ONE DAY EXCURSION TO PENJIKENT
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the Uzbek-Tajik border, Jarteppa (30 km, 45 minutes). Border crossing. Without guide.
Meeting with the Tajik guide and driver at the border of Jartepa, transfer to the city of Penjikent. First, we will head to the mountains, to the area of the Seven Lakes – seven beautiful lakes of colors varying from ultramarine to green (Altitude: 2200 m, Distance: 40 km, Duration: 1.5 hours). We will have a photo session around the lakes and enjoy the scenery. Return to the city.
Lunch at a restaurant by the Zeravshan River.
After lunch, we will visit the most famous archaeological site in Central Asia, the settlement of Sarazm, which is more than 5,500 years old. Then, we will explore the Republican Historical Museum of Panjakent, where we will learn about the history and culture of the ancient inhabitants of the region. Afterwards, we will tour the excavations of Ancient Panjakent, also known as the “Pompeii of Central Asia.”
Return to the border. Meeting at the border and transfer to the city of Samarkand (1 hour). Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport with the company driver (without guide) to take the return flight. End of our services.
HOTELS:
| CIUDAD: | HOTELES CAT.TURISTA: |
| SAMARKAND | Wellfort / Shaxzoda Elite / City / Asia Samarkand / Similar |
- Accommodation in DBL/TWN hotel
(1 night) - Tourist taxes in hotels
- Food: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Tea, filtered water at meals
- Air-conditioned transportation services
- Tickets for museums, monuments and historical sites
- Special details during the tour: ENGLISH-speaking guide for all excursions
- Individual Supplement (+25 USD p/p)
- The procedure and cost of issuing the visa
- 1 dinner (+20 USD p/p)
- Airfare for international destinations
- Early check in/Late check out not indicated as included
- Drinks
- The fee for taking photos or videos (at historical sites)
- The tourist’s personal expenses or any other service not included above in the itinerary
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Prices are calculated based on the rates and their conditions currently in force. Any changes in rates, introduction of new taxes or “service charges”, currency fluctuations may vary our quotes.
- We close all groups 45 days before departure. In case of last minute reservations, always check hotel availability.
- If the hotels indicated in the program are not available on the date of reservation, other hotels will be reserved based on availability.
- Hotels in Uzbekistan are very simple, low-rise buildings without elevators.
- The hotel classification is based on Uzbek regulations – most hotels (80%) are private, without stars. The quality of the hotels does not correspond to European hotel quality.
- As a general rule, rooms can be used from 2 pm on the day of arrival and must be vacated before 12 pm on the day of departure.
- Meals during the route are provided in local restaurants.
- Please remember that the restaurants are not reserved exclusively for the group, which is why when hiring additional services such as Folklore Show, it may coincide with other groups and even with other shows and events.
- The company is not responsible for weather conditions during the route.
- Passport copies for train tickets must be presented 62 days before the train operation (read detailed information below)
- Passport copies for plane tickets must be presented 46 days before the flight operation (read detailed information below)
- The itinerary is subject to changes depending on changes that the railway lines may make in their schedules and days of operation of the trains.
- The itinerary is subject to changes depending on changes that the airlines may make in their schedules and days of operation of the flights.
- Domestic flights allow a baggage allowance of 23 kg in the hold and 8 kg in the cabin.
UZBEKISTAN RAILWAYS:
Due to new regulations, train tickets must be personal, which is why we require the passenger’s data as it appears in the passport or a copy of it, at least 62 days before the train operation. These tickets are non-refundable (30 USD per person), which is why in the event that the passenger’s data is incorrect, we must cancel the train ticket with full penalty and rebook a new train ticket subject to availability at the time of the new reservation, applying the corresponding additional charge for the new ticket.
UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS:
In reference to our airline, we will have a block for the Tashkent-Urgench flight, with this block available up to 46 days before the flight. Any reservation made after this date will be subject to availability at the time of booking. Like all airlines, Uzbekistan Airways allows up to 3 incorrect letters in the name, which is why we ask you to send us the passenger’s details as they appear in the passport or a copy of it. In the event that a passenger’s name is incorrect, we will have to cancel the airline ticket with a penalty of 30 USD and issue a new ticket. This new reservation will be subject to availability.
SPECIAL FOOD:
It is important to inform customers that the variety of menus is not very wide and it is very important to advise that in Uzbekistan there are no specialized menus for vegetarians, celiacs, etc. In the event of such a request, the restaurants will be notified so that they can try to adapt the agreed menu as much as possible within the possibilities available. If the passenger wants something different from what is offered on the menus, he or she will have to pay any extra costs that the restaurants may apply. In these cases, the guide will help passengers whenever possible to find the best menu options for meals, but it is important that passengers keep in mind that the final responsibility lies with the passengers themselves.
DOCUMENTS:
Find out about the necessary documentation to travel to Uzbekistan. It is the traveler’s responsibility to have all the documentation in order, you must have a passport valid for 6 months.
LOST LUGGAGE AT THE AIRPORT:
In case of loss or delay of luggage, you must go to the airport to recover it (it does not happen like in Europe where the airline delivers it to the passenger at their hotel). The recovery of misplaced luggage is not included in the price of the tour.
CLOTHING:
Light and comfortable clothing, such as shirts, cotton suits, sun hats and comfortable shoes for walking in summer. Sun protection is recommended. When visiting some religious monuments, we must emphasize outdoor visits and recommend that tourists wear a “maxi” dress, to cover their head, legs and arms, especially women.
CLIMATE:
Extremely continental, with cold winters and very hot summers, with temperatures ranging from -10º C in January to +40º C in July. Summers are hot and dry.
CURRENCY:
The local currency is known as soum (so’m). VISA credit cards are accepted at ATMs in Tashkent. It is advisable to bring US dollars, banknotes must be in good condition. Euros are accepted for purchases of more than 10 Euro.
PAYMENT:
Full payment for the trip must be made no later than 30 days before the start of the trip, once invoiced by us.
CANCELLATION FEES:
- Cancellations up to 45 days before arrival without penalty (except for domestic tickets)
- As we issue domestic tickets 62/46 days before the tour, in case of cancellation of the tour, we have the fees that are non-refundable – 30 USD per person for the train/plane ticket
- Cancellations between 45 and 30 days before arrival will incur a 30% penalty
- Cancellations between 30 and 20 days before arrival will incur a 50% penalty
- Cancellations between 20 and 4 days before arrival will incur a 70% penalty
- Cancellations within 3 days before arrival will incur a 100% penalty
Chevrolet Orlando
2 pax
Hyundai Starex
3-4 pax
Toyota Hiace / King Long
5-8 pax
Mercedes Sprinter
9-14 pax
VISA INFORMATION:
- VISA FREE for UK and USA countries.
- Other countries can receive visas ONLINE: https://e-visa.gov.uz/main
- Payment for the visa online can be made with Visa Card, the price is 20 dollars per person
- Passport with validity of 6 months – mandatory
Phone
- +998 50 330 24 32
- ceo@aroundca.com
Address
- 100105, ul. 29, Surkhon, Mirabad district, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Work schedule: Mon-Fri. 10:00-18:00