04 Nov 2022
Really can't recommend this tour group enough. 10/10! We added Tashkent to our itinerary, and every connection to each city (4 in all) was well-organized. Everyone from the drivers, tour guides to hotel management had a printed copy of our itinerary, so there was no need to track anyone down or confirm pick-ups and drop offs.
We were a private group of 3. I am a 30-something traveling with my parents in their 60s. I don't typically enjoy organized tours, but the seamless experience and total relaxation that came with not having to do any coordinating for my parents was well worth it. We saw more of Uzbekistan that we ever dreamed, and learned so much from our super personable and interesting guides (and drivers!) in each city. We were directed to fantastic places to eat for lunch and dinners, and our accomodation was always incredibly central. My parents are still surprised at how affordable the tour price was, with all train tickets, transfers, day tours and stay included (and we can only hope we tipped well enough to show our satisfaction!) We saw tours for maybe $100 less that were groups of 25+. No thanks.
We were also able to make last-minute adjustments with ease, and our guides helped us track down local markets while offering quirky bits of history to boot.
This trip was an unforgettable one – and we have traveled extensively. We saw so much, our camera rolls and journals are full of gorgeous pictures and recollections of truly awe-inspiring sights. You will not regret this trip.