Uzbekistan · HIKING & TREKKING

The 7 Best Hiking Trips in Uzbekistan

7 tours  ·  from $100 a head

The walking is in the Chimgan ridge above Tashkent and the Nurata hills behind the yurt camps. These 7 are compared on ascent, season and whether a guide is genuinely required.

Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour - 2 days - Settling into 11 yurts in the mountain setting
2-Day Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Samarkand Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Yurt Camp Stays

Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour – 2 days

1.Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour – 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $229Our pick

Spend two days hiking the Nuratau Mountains, sleeping in a yurt, swimming at Aydarkul, and traveling between Samarkand and Bukhara.

“Such a great experience! Most of the tourists sites in Uzbekistan are cities and having this little escape in the nature it was incredible! The yurts were great and toilettes were clean and practical (more then what we expected) The family is vRead more”

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From Tashkent: Chimgan Valley Hiking Day Trip - First views around Chimgan Valley
1-Day Tours, Chimgan & Charvak Mountain Trips, Hiking & Trekking, Tashkent Tours, Tour Reviews

From Tashkent: Chimgan Valley Hiking Day Trip

2.From Tashkent: Chimgan Valley Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $100Best value

Review of the Chimgan Valley hiking trip from Tashkent, with mountain views, flexible trails, transport, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.

“My Chimgan Mountain hike was wonderful! I wanted a real hiking experience, not just a drive to a spot, and this tour provided it. Climbing myself let me see truly earned, breathtaking views. Our guide was fantastic – fluent in English, incredibly kind, and cheerful. They were very attentive, always checking if I was tired. Their thoughtfulness even extended to meals, considering my condition. I'm so glad I chose this tour. It was a truly satisfying and memorable experience!”

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Hiking tour to Hayat, Uhum and Asraf villages – 4 days - Day 2: Hayat to Ukhum by ancient water channels
4-Day Experiences, Bukhara Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hiking tour to Hayat, Uhum and Asraf villages – 4 days

3.Hiking tour to Hayat, Uhum and Asraf villages – 4 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $380

Hike through Uzbekistan’s Nuratau Mountains, sleep in village homestays, share local meals, and finish in Samarkand after four active days.

“The hiking your in Nuratau mountains was excellent, I could not hope for a better experience. From the pick up, to the guide, the guesthouses, the food, everything was excellent. You have the chance to see how the locals live, interact with Read more”

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3-Day Chimgan Trekking Tour - What the animal porters change for you
3-Day Experiences, Chimgan & Charvak Mountain Trips, Hiking & Trekking, Tashkent Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

3-Day Chimgan Trekking Tour

4.3-Day Chimgan Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $370

Trek from Tashkent through the Tian Shan with camping, porters, fresh meals, petroglyphs, and mountain views on this private three-day tour.

“We enjoyed our 3 days hike, beautiful picturesque scenery. We are used to hike in the forests in England, this was our first time in the mountains and it was challenging at times. Although it's supposed to be lower temperature than TashkenRead more”

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3-Day Experiences, Bukhara Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews, Yurt Camp Stays

From Bukhara: 3-Day Yurt Stay, Hiking & Lake Aydarkul

5.From Bukhara: 3-Day Yurt Stay, Hiking & Lake Aydarkul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours - 3 days · from $348

Spend three days among Uzbekistan’s mountains, yurts, and Lake Aydarkul, with hiking, local meals, Nurata sights, and a Samarkand finish.

“Ausgesprochen wunderschöner Ort, in dem das Camp sich befindet. Natürlich, gepflegt. So freundliche Leute vor Ort, unaufdringlich, aber für jedes noch so kleine Anliegen da. Feinstes essen. Die Aktivitäten vor Ort sind top. Wir haben die Möglichkeit des wandern genutzt, fast unberührte Natur entdeckt, viele natürliche Begegnungen mit Mensch und Tier. Ikrom, der freundlichste Reiseleiter der Welt :), hat uns sowohl in Bukara als auch im Camp so wunderbar und unaufdringlich begleitet. Alles in allem - hervorragende Option!”

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2 Day Ukhum Hiking Tour from Bukhara - Day two: petroglyphs, water channels, and mountain paths
2-Day Experiences, Bukhara Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews, Tours

2 Day Ukhum Hiking Tour from Bukhara

6.2 Day Ukhum Hiking Tour from Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $228

Spend two days in the Nuratau Mountains with a village homestay, easy hike, petroglyphs, local food, and transport from Bukhara to Samarkand.

“The travel company is very good ! They have exceptional guides and drivers that speaks English fluently. Also they responde fast to messages and are flexible if you want to make some changes in your trip.”

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