Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
The heart of the Silk Road. Uzbekistan is where Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva still stand. A single week of travel takes you past five UNESCO World Heritage sites, and it is one of the easiest countries in the region to visit: visa-free or e-visa for most nationalities, a fast train between the main cities, and safe, welcoming towns.
We are AroundCA, a licensed tour operator based in Tashkent. We live and work here, we build every route ourselves, and this page is an honest starting point for planning your trip.
Uzbekistan at a glance
| Capital | Tashkent |
| Languages | Uzbek (official); Russian widely spoken — more |
| Currency | Uzbek som (UZS) — money & exchange |
| Visa | Visa-free / e-visa for most nationalities — visa guide |
| Best time | April–May, September–October — seasons & weather |
| Getting there | Direct flights from Europe, the UAE, India and beyond — flights |
| Typical trip | 7–12 days |
Where to go
Samarkand
Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym — the image most people have of Uzbekistan. 2 days
Beyond the big three: Fergana Valley, Shakhrisabz, Nukus & the Aral Sea, the Nuratau Mountains. Not sure how to combine them? Top 10 places to visit in Uzbekistan.
The Silk Road, still standing
For a thousand years Uzbekistan sat at the centre of the trade routes between China, Persia, India and Europe. The wealth that passed through built the cities you come to see.
- What is the Silk Road, and why is Uzbekistan its heart
- Uzbekistan: history, culture and heritage
- Uzbekistan’s UNESCO World Heritage sites
When to visit
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are ideal: warm days, cool nights, everything open. Summer is hot but fine for the mountains and the north; winter is quiet, cold and cheap. The Afrosiyob fast train links Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. Full breakdown: best time to visit Uzbekistan.
Practical basics
- Do you need a visa?
- Flights and how to get there
- Money and currency exchange
- Internet and mobile SIM
- Where to stay
- What a week costs
- Uzbek food: 10 dishes to try
Our Uzbekistan tours
We run scheduled small-group departures and build private trips to order. Every itinerary is itemised — you see what each part costs.
- Guaranteed group departures — fixed dates, confirmed, join a small group.
- Weekend & short tours — 4-Day Tashkent VIP, 4-Day Alpine, 4-Day Nature.
- Classic Uzbekistan tours — the full route, private: 8-Day · 11-Day.
- Day trips — Samarkand, Bukhara, Tashkent.
- Extensions — Aral Sea, Nuratau, Fergana Valley.
Tell us your dates and we send a plan within 24 hours. How we work
Why book with a local operator
- Licensed Uzbek tour operator (licence № 853484, registry L-41802557)
- Civil-liability insurance with APEX Insurance (policy EAPD № 1016716)
- Transparent, itemised pricing — no hidden mark-ups
- 24/7 support while you are on the road
- Read guest reviews and credentials
