Expert opinion
Pluses
- Three ski areas to choose from: Amirsoy, Beldersay or Mountains of the Western Tian Shan about 80 km from Tashkent: hiking in summer, skiing in winter, the Charvak reservoir nearby. Read more →, 65–85 km from Tashkent, picked by your level and the snow that week.
- Good for beginners: all runs at Amirsoy are easy or intermediate, with magic carpets and instructors at the resort.
- Door to door: a private transfer from your Tashkent hotel and back, a night at the resort and help with ski passes and rental.
Minuses
- Ski costs paid on site: ski passes, gondola tickets, rental and instructor lessons are not in the price.
- Depends on snow: the season usually runs December to March, and the opening of runs and lifts depends on the weather.
- New resort, first winter: Beldersoy Resort and Spa opened in July 2026; its slopes and lifts for winter 2026/27 are confirmed for your dates before booking.
AroundCA numbers
How we counted
By the AroundCA programme: we count only what is written in the day-by-day programme of this tour. If the programme gives no figure, we show nothing.
- Hotel changes
- none — one hotel
- Longest transfer
- 1.5 h · by car
- On the road in total
- 3 h
Best time
Jan–Feb
January and February: the middle of the ski season at all three resorts.
A typical day
On day 1 the driver picks you up at your Tashkent hotel in the morning and drives about an hour and a half into the Chatkal Range. At the resort we help with ski passes and rental, and the rest of the day is on the slopes.
What the price includes
What is included
- Private transfer Tashkent – resort – Tashkent in an A/C vehicle
- Accommodation at the resort you choose: 1 night (2 nights in the 3-day option)
- Help with ski passes, equipment rental and booking an instructor
- An AroundCA manager on call during the trip, speaking your language
Not included
- Ski passes and gondola tickets
- Equipment rental and instructor lessons
- Meals and drinks not included in the hotel rate
- Spa services
- International flights and visa fees (if applicable)
- Tips and personal expenses
Extra cost on site
- Ski passes and gondola tickets
- Equipment rental and instructor lessons
- Spa services
Good for
- Families and beginners: all runs at Amirsoy are easy or intermediate
- Travellers who want a few days of snow before or after Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
- Anyone who prefers a car, a room and ski rental arranged in advance
Maybe not for you if
- Expert skiers looking for long, steep runs — the three ski areas near Tashkent are mostly easy and intermediate
- Anyone who wants ski passes and rental in the price — they are paid on site
Questions about this tour
How much does the tour cost?
The price is given on request: it depends on the dates, the resort, the hotel and the size of your group.
Which resort should I choose?
Amirsoy suits beginners and families: 11 easy and intermediate runs, gondolas and a ski school. Beldersay has a longer vertical on the slopes of Mount Kumbel and the new Beldersoy Resort and Spa. Chimgan is the classic, simpler option. We help you choose by your level and the snow that week.
What is included?
Everything that is and isn’t included, and what you pay on site, is in one list: What the price includes
What is paid on site?
Ski passes and gondola tickets, equipment rental, instructor lessons, meals and drinks not included in the hotel rate, spa services, tips and personal expenses.
When is the ski season?
Usually from December to March; each resort sets its own dates, and the opening of runs depends on snow. We check the conditions before your dates.
Can I ski at Beldersoy Resort and Spa this winter?
The hotel opened in July 2026, so winter 2026/27 is its first ski season. Which slopes and lifts at Beldersay are running, we confirm for your dates before booking.
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Make it your trip
Tick what you’d like to add — it goes into your request, and the manager confirms the final price.
Arrival, departure, transfers
Programme and details
Day-by-day route, prices and terms
Tashkent Region · 2 Days / 1 Night · Private Ski Weekend
Ski Weekend in the Tashkent Mountains
Tashkent – Amirsoy, Beldersay or Chimgan – Tashkent
In January Tashkent is still above zero in the afternoon, while an hour and a half up the road the slopes of the Did you know? Snow leopards live in a reserve near Tashkent The Chatkal Biosphere Reserve, founded in 1947, spans 1,500–3,900 m on the Chatkal Range. It protects 770 plant species and rare animals including the snow leopard and Menzbier's marmot. Read more → are under snow. We live in Tashkent, and this is where the city goes skiing. You choose the resort and the pace; we take care of the car, the room and the queue at the rental desk.
| Duration | 2 days / 1 night (3 days / 2 nights on request) |
| Price | on request |
| Where | Tashkent Region: Amirsoy, Beldersay or Chimgan |
| Season | Usually from December to March, depending on snow |
| Getting there | Private car from your hotel in Tashkent, 65–85 km, about 1.5 hours |
Ideal for families, beginners and anyone who wants a few days of snow after the cities of the A network of caravan routes between China and the Mediterranean. Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva grew rich as stops along it..
Beldersay — the slopes of Mount Kumbel with a longer vertical, and the new Beldersoy Resort and Spa, a Destination by Hyatt hotel opened in July 2026.
Chimgan — the classic Tashkent ski area below Greater Chimgan, 3,309 m.
Itinerary
Day by Day
Day 1 · Tashkent – the mountains — First runs
Our driver picks you up at your hotel in Tashkent in the morning. The road goes towards Gazalkent and climbs into the Chatkal Range: about an hour and a half to Amirsoy, a little more to Beldersay and Chimgan.
At the resort we help you with ski passes and equipment rental, and book an instructor if you want one. The rest of the day is on the slopes.
Good to know: Even when Tashkent is mild, it is real winter up there: in January the Chimgan weather station averages 1.2 °C in the afternoon and −5.6 °C at night.
Overnight at the resort
Day 2 · The mountains – Tashkent — Morning on the slopes
Morning skiing while the snow is still firm, or a slow morning at the hotel. After check-out, transfer back to your hotel in Tashkent.
3-day option · Two nights in the mountains
With a second night you get one full day on the slopes, without driving. At Beldersay it is also a day for the spa; at Amirsoy you can take the gondola to the summit just for the view.
Accommodation
Where you stay
| Resort | Stay |
|---|---|
| Amirsoy | Alpine-style chalets at the resort |
| Beldersay | Beldersoy Resort and Spa, a Destination by Hyatt hotel: 109 rooms, private villas, a thalasso spa |
| Chimgan | A hotel in Chimgan or similar |
Beldersoy Resort and Spa opened in July 2026, so this will be its first ski season. Which slopes and lifts at Beldersay are running in winter 2026/27, we confirm for your dates before booking.
Price
Price
The price is given on request: it depends on the dates, the resort, the hotel and the size of your group.
Good to know
Conditions
- Snow cover and the opening of runs and lifts depend on the weather. We check the conditions before your dates and suggest another resort if one is not open.
- The ski season usually runs from December to March; the exact dates are set by each resort.
- Bring warm clothing, gloves and sunglasses.
- Reservations are confirmed with passport copies only.
Cancellation policy
| Cancellation timing | Penalty |
|---|---|
| 21 days before the service | 20% |
| 20–7 days | 50% |
| 6–0 days | 100% |
Transportation
| Vehicle | Group size |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cobalt | 2 pax |
| Hyundai Starex | 3–4 pax |
| Toyota Hiace / King Long | 5–8 pax |
| Mercedes Sprinter | 9–14 pax |
Vehicles may differ in make and colour. With skis and luggage we may suggest a larger vehicle.
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