The villages in Nurata & Zerafshan mountains can offer various level of Hiking & Trekking in Uzbekistan for all nature loving travelers. These trips take you to little known but incredibly beautiful villages of Uzbekistan which offer you unique immersion with the locals. The trip can especially be colorful if combined with some other cultural and/or adventurous tours in Uzbekistan & Central Asia.

Best time to travel: Late March – early November

Highlights:

• Experience a stay with families in Untouched villages and try different traditional meals
• Get to know the local customs and traditions
• Easy to medium hikes with beautiful landscapes

The Itinerary "Hiking & trekking in Uzbekistan"

Day 1 –Sentab/ Ukhum/ Hayat village
Arrive in Hayat village from Bukhara/ Samarkand/ Nurata. Excursion through the village to see the lifestyle of the locals, ruins of local fortress and the abandoned villages. The population of the villages were forced by Soviet Government to move to cotton growing areas. Overnight: guest house.

Day 2- Hayat village
Whole day hiking tour to the next village of Uhum. Visit the ancient irrigation channels, petroglyph site and meet the local people going with their daily livelihood activities. Traditional clothes of the locals, old people riding their donkeys seem like the life has stopped there in the beginning of the 20^th century. Overnight: guest house.

Day 3 – Hayat – Asraf
Packing up and starting guided hike down via Uhum to Asraf village. The luggage will be transported by donkeys. En route visit to a community watermill and ruins of Mongol fortress. Overnight: guest house.

Day 4 – Asraf– Nurata/ Bukhara / Samarkand
Easy hike from Asraf to another Nuratau Mountain village Eski Forish. On the way visit the ruins of medieval observation point. Return to Asraf village and after lunch leave for the next destination. Overnight: guest house.

END OF THE TOUR

All our tours can be modified following your interests and wishes!!!

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Price per person: 320 $

The price includes:

• All transfers;
• Accommodation in guesthouses;
• Sightseeing tour program with local guides in cities;
• Visa support for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
• 1bottle of mineral water per day per person;
• Full board (lunches and dinners);

Price does not include:

• Hotel charges for additional services;
• Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
• Personal travel insurance.
• Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
• Tips & gratuities;