Day Trips from Bukhara

Khiva to Bukhara: Transfer with Top 5 Fortresses & Akchakul Lake

Islambek excellent local agency

Islambek Travel was an excellent local agency. Murad, the manager, always responded in a very short time and gave us all the information. We organized with them both the Urgench airport - Khiva transfer and the transfer from Khiva to Bukhara, visiting the desert fortresses. Our driver, Mr. Umrbek, was very punctual; his driving is safe and reliable. New, comfortable, and clean car, a BYD Tracker. Excellent experience, agency and driver recommended.

Cultural Treasures Of The Silk Road

An unforgettable trip

With the help of Nodir, a formidable guide, we structured an eleven-day trip, two of which were in Tajikistan in the seven lakes area. The entire organization was impeccable both regarding the choice of hotels and the attention to detail for transfers and visits. Nodir was not only an exceptional guide but also a precious travel companion, attentive to all needs but at the same time discreet and respectful. The means of transport were excellent, and the drivers who took turns throughout the trip were attentive. The accuracy of the organization made a trip that was born from a long-held desire even more unforgettable, and it allowed us to get to know an affable, hospitable people with a profound culture.

Tour in Central Asia Five Stan’s

Great experience in Central Asia visiting the Five Stans. The photos speak.

You need at least a month to visit the Five Stans. Also, you should bring about $1,000 in U.S. Dollars in a mix of 20's, 10's, 5's and 1's. All should be new with no tears, no ink stamps, and a minimum of folds. Bring a Visa credit card with a PIN and a Visa marked debit card to withdraw cash. Turkmenistan is the most difficult and you need a tour operator to help you with your visa as it still requires a letter of invitation. Must see sites: Samarkand, Bukara, Khiva, Tashkent, Kokand and Fergana in Uzbekistan; Osh, Bishkek, Cholpon Ata (Issyk Kul Lake), and Karakol in Kyrgyzstan; Dushanbe, Hisor, Panjakent, and Seven Lakes in Tajikistan; Almaty, Shymbulak and Astana in Kazakhstan; Ashgabat, Darvaza, and Mary in Turkmenistan. We used Advantour in Uzbekistan and they provided guides and drivers who met us at all the important places. We used a mix of air, train and car travel. Early spring (April) seems to be the best time. Plenty of snow in the mountains and not too hot in the deserts.