Special Occasion Tours
New Year in Samarkand — 5 Days
$ 800
Five days to see in the New Year beside the Registan, then the first days of January in quiet, warm Bukhara. Samarkand and Bukhara, hotels Savitsky and Wyndham, New Year’s dinner included. From $800 per person.
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About The Tour
A clear overview of the experience
New Year Journey
New Year — in Samarkand
Five days to see in the New Year beside the Registan, then spend the first days of January in quiet, warm Bukhara.
Samarkand · Bukhara
Arrival 29 Dec — departure 2 Jan
Hotels Savitsky · Wyndham
Route
Samarkand → Bukhara
A short route with no daily transfers. First Samarkand and New Year’s night among its domes, then Bukhara — more intimate, unhurried and made for walking once the celebration is over.
| Days | City | What’s inside |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Samarkand | Registan, Gur-Emir, Shah-i-Zinda and the festive evening |
| 3–5 | Bukhara | Lyabi-Hauz, the Ark, Kalyan, trading domes and departure |
Program
Day by day
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Day 1 · Samarkand
Meeting at the airport, transfer and hotel check-in. After some rest — a first walk through the city: the Registan lit up in the evening, warm tea and the feeling that the celebration has already begun.
Day 2 · Samarkand. New Year’s night
Gur-Emir, Bibi-Khanym and Shah-i-Zinda — mosaics, domes and stories that don’t fit into a single tour.
Evening: a New Year’s dinner with a festive program. We see in the New Year in Samarkand — a city that sounds like an event in itself.
Day 3 · Samarkand — Bukhara
In the morning — the Siab bazaar for flatbread, halva and dried fruit. Then the high-speed train to Bukhara.
Evening: Lyabi-Hauz — the lights of the teahouses, old mulberry trees and a city that doesn’t fall silent after midnight, it just speaks more softly.
Day 4 · Bukhara
The Ark fortress, the Kalyan minaret, the Samanid Mausoleum, madrasahs and trading domes. There’s no need to rush from site to site here: Bukhara reveals itself in between — in narrow passages, at workshop doors and over a cup of tea.
Day 5 · Bukhara
Breakfast and time for last purchases: ceramics, spices, Bukhara embroidery. Transfer to the airport and departure.
Price
Price per person for the whole tour
| Occupancy | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Double / Twin room | $800 |
| Single room | $1046 |
Single supplement — +$246. Group size: 2 to 10 people.
Price
What’s included and what’s paid separately
- Accommodation at Hotel Savitsky, Samarkand (or similar) — 2 nights, with breakfast
- Accommodation at Hotel Wyndham, Bukhara (or similar) — 2 nights, with breakfast
- Taxes and tourist fees
- Festive New Year’s dinner
- Guided excursions with entrance tickets
- Train ticket Samarkand — Bukhara
- Private transfers
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners (except the New Year’s dinner)
- Photo and video fees at the sites
Booking
How to book the tour
- Send your request to travel@aroundca.com — we reply within 24 hours.
- Bookings are accepted no later than 21 days before the tour date.
- Passport copies are required to confirm a booking.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation charges
| Cancellation notice | Charge |
|---|---|
| 14 or more days before the tour | 20% |
| 7–13 days before the tour | 50% |
| 0–6 days before the tour | 100% |
Where others see one option — we see ten. AroundCA — MICE & Travel
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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