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Wonders of Surkhandarya – 14 Days of Uzbekistan

14 Days / 13 NightsTashkent · Termez · Boysun · Samarkand · Bukhara · KhivaPrivate & Customisable
Ancient Buddhist ruins near Termez, southern Uzbekistan
The three tiled madrasahs of Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Boysun mountains of southern Uzbekistan
Ancient Buddhist ruins near Termez, southern Uzbekistan
The three tiled madrasahs of Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Boysun mountains of southern Uzbekistan
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AED 7,970 per person
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Land-only rate for two sharing in a 3-star programme Lower per-person rates for larger private groups
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A deep-dive for repeat travellers: Arabiers’ Wonders of Surkhandarya reaches the far south — ancient Termez with its Buddhist past and the Boysun mountains — before sweeping through Shakhrisabz, Samarkand, a yurt night, Bukhara and Khiva over fourteen days. Visa-free for UAE travellers. Reach out to reserve your dates and let us bring you the best of Uzbekistan — turquoise domes, tiled madrasahs and monuments that still whisper the tales of the past. Book this Uzbekistan tour package from the UAE online or on WhatsApp with Arabiers, a licensed Dubai travel agency — every departure is private and customisable, visa-free for UAE travellers, with Arabic-speaking guides available on request.

Tour Overview

Arabiers built Wonders of Surkhandarya for travellers who want to go beyond Uzbekistan’s best-known Silk Road cities. It is part of our complete Uzbekistan tour collection, combining ancient Termez, the Boysun mountains and the classic cities in one private journey.

Here is a glimpse of what to expect on this 14-day journey:

  • Ancient Termez — a Silk Road city and early centre of Buddhism
  • Fayaztepa, Karatepa and the Zurmala Buddhist stupa
  • The Boysun mountains, Darband gorge and ancient chinar trees
  • Shakhrisabz, Samarkand and a yurt night at Aydarkul
  • Bukhara and Khiva to complete the Silk Road route

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

The land arrangement includes private transport, guiding, accommodation and all sightseeing listed in the programme.

Package inclusions

Inclusions

  • Meet-and-greet and all airport or station transfers
  • Private air-conditioned transport throughout the tour
  • Licensed English-speaking guides, with Arabic on request
  • Hotel accommodation in a double or twin room
  • Daily breakfast
  • All entrance tickets in the programme
  • Tashkent–Termez domestic flight
  • Yurt-camp dinner and cultural programme
  • Uzbekistan tourist fee and government charges
Package exclusions

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners except where stated
  • Single-room supplement
  • Photo and video fees at sites
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Itinerary Explained

Here’s how Arabiers has organised the 14 days:

Arrive Tashkent

Visit the Hast Imam complex, Chorsu Bazaar and Tashkent City Park.

Tashkent → Termez

Take a panoramic city tour before flying south to Termez, one of Central Asia’s oldest cities.

Termez — Buddhist heritage

Visit Kokildor-Ota, Kyrk-Kyz fortress, Sultan-Saodat, Zurmala stupa, Fayaztepa and Karatepa.

Termez → Darband → Boysun

Travel through Darband gorge, see the springs and thousand-year-old chinar trees of Sayrob, the red canyons of Tangisar and the Boysun craft centre.

Boysun → Shakhrisabz → Samarkand

See the Ak-Saray palace ruins, Kok-Gumbaz Friday Mosque and Dorut Tilovat complex before continuing to Samarkand.

Samarkand highlights

Explore Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir, Konigil Meros, the Afrosiab Museum, Shah-i-Zinda, Imam Al-Bukhari, Ulugbek’s observatory, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siab Bazaar and the Khujum carpet factory.

Samarkand → Aydarkul

Travel to the yurt camp for dinner, folk songs and an overnight nomadic experience.

Aydarkul → Nurata → Bukhara

Visit Nurata’s fortress and sacred-fish spring, then the Gijduvan ceramics workshop before continuing to Bukhara.

Bukhara old city

Visit the Ismail Samani mausoleum, Chashma Ayub, Bolo Hauz, the Ark, Poi Kalon, the trading domes and Lyabi-Hauz.

Bukhara environs

See Sitorai-Mohi-Hosa palace, the Faizulla Khodjaev house and Chor Bakr necropolis.

Bukhara → Khiva

Cross the Kyzylkum desert to Khiva.

Khiva — Ichan Kala

Tour Kunya Ark, Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum, Kalta Minor, Tash-Khovli Palace, Ak Mosque, Anusha Khan baths, Muhammad Rahim Khan madrasah and Juma Mosque.

Breakfast and transfer to Urgench airport.

Accommodation Plan

Hotels for the 4-star programme, or similar alternatives, are subject to availability.

Day Location Hotel Star rate Meal Room
01 Tashkent Wyndham Tashkent ★★★★ B&B 1 DBL
02–03 Termez Hilton Garden Inn ★★★★ B&B 1 DBL
04 Boysun Baisun Palace ★★★★ B&B 1 DBL
05–07 Samarkand Continental Hotel ★★★★ B&B 1 DBL
08 Aydarkul Yurt Camp Yurt Dinner & breakfast Shared yurt
09–11 Bukhara Hotel Shahriston ★★★★ B&B 1 DBL
12–13 Khiva Hotel Farovon ★★★★ B&B 1 DBL

The 3-star programme uses Florence Boutique, Meridian in Termez, Gaza in Boysun, Marjon, the yurt camp, Garden Plaza and Khiva Residence, or similar. The Tashkent–Termez domestic flight is included.

Package Prices

Per-person, land-only rates in AED. The more people travelling in your private group, the lower the per-person price.

Group size Price per person
2 travellers AED 7,970
4 travellers AED 6,495
6 travellers AED 5,690
10 travellers AED 5,205
20 travellers AED 4,845
30 travellers AED 4,590
Single-room supplement AED 1,160
Group size Price per person
2 travellers AED 9,705
4 travellers AED 8,120
6 travellers AED 7,275
10 travellers AED 6,810
20 travellers AED 6,175
30 travellers AED 5,965
Single-room supplement AED 2,600 (up to 10) · AED 2,475 (over 10)

All prices are per person and land-only. Share your dates and group size for a tailored quote.

Important Notes & FAQs

Visa: Uzbekistan is visa-free for 30 days for eligible UAE passport holders and UAE residents, provided the residence visa and passport meet the required validity.
  • Best time to travel: mid-March to mid-June and mid-September to mid-November.
  • Where it starts: the tour begins in Tashkent and ends at Urgench airport.
  • Every departure is private and can be customised.
  • On the road: all vehicles are insured and replaced in a force-majeure event so the tour can continue.

No. Uzbekistan is visa-free for 30 days for UAE passport holders, and also for UAE residents of any nationality, provided the UAE residence visa is valid for at least 90 days on entry and the passport has at least 180 days validity.

Two peak seasons: mid-March to mid-June and mid-September to mid-November. July and August are hot but quieter, with better hotel value.

From AED 7,970 per person for two sharing, land-only, dropping as group size grows. It includes guiding, entrance fees, private transport, breakfasts and the tourist fee.

Yes. English guides are included at every city, with Arabic on request, plus Turkish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

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