Equestrian, adventure and ethnographic tour in one of the most beautiful corners of Uzbekistan on the border of the Hissar Reserve.
You will ride horses of the local breed along mountain paths from village to village through alpine meadows, through walnut groves and mountain orchards, see snow-capped mountain peaks, waterfalls, bizarre rocks, fields cultivated on steep mountain slopes with the help of donkeys and bulls. Get acquainted with the culture, traditions and way of life of the locals, visit the working water mills, blacksmith workshops, the studio of a local artist, enjoy the taste of organic vegetables and fruits, hear the playing of local musicians on instruments made by them.
You will also see the world-famous monuments of Samarkand, Bukhara and Shakhrisabz, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Tour program
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1
Samarkand - Hissarak village - Yakkahona village - Sarchashma village.
Meeting in Samarkand. Transfer to the settlement of Yakkahona, through the Gisarak reservoir, along a picturesque high-mountain road, with beautiful landscapes, to the village of Hissarak.
Further the beginning of the horse riding tour with beautiful panorama opens mountains to the village of Sarchashma. Walk along village, acquaintance with the life and traditions of local residents.
Accommodation and dinner in the national house. Travel time Samarkand - Yakkahona village 3-4 hours / 165 km.
Horseback tour time 2-2,5 hours/8 km.
2
Sarchashma village – Gelan village (2200m)
Ascent and crossing over the Chanchi pass (2800m) and Pushtikon, descent to the Noshur gorge. Picnic and
short rest. Trek to the mill, then climb to Gelan village. Accommodation in a homestay. Then, a walk through the
old village of Gelan, a visit to the local artist Muhammadi and one of the artisans. A visit to the mosque and
teahouse, where local residents rest, as well as a visit to the local small museum of the village.
Dinner. Night in the national house. Horseback tour time 4-5 hours / 14 km.
3
Walk around Gelan
Gelan village is surrounded by beautiful high mountains over 4000m. Departure on horseback from Gelan,
descent to the Darimazor gorge, then climb up, along the river, against the current, to the upper reaches of the
Turkuluk, under the top of Dorkhodzhi (4414m). Picnic. A little rest. Further, traverse to the upper reaches and
descent to the village of Gelan. Dinner and night at the national house, after dinner there is a big concert of local
folklore. Night in the national house. Horseback tour time 5-6 hours/18 km.
4
Gelan village - Kul village - Samarkand
Breakfast. Horse tour, ascent through the Urtabel pass (2466m), descent to the village of Kul.
Lunch at the guesthouse, after lunch departure to the city of Samarknad. Horseback riding tour time 3 hours /transfer to Samarkand 185 km.
Price by request
What is included
Transport according to the program
Accommodation in guesthouses, 3 nights (no single accommodation!)
Meals - full board, according to the program
Accompanying guide (English speaking) during the program (from Samarkand to Samarkand)
Horses and horse drovers
Visit to museum, artist, blacksmith and local folklore show in Gelan village
What is not included
Photo- & video shooting fees in museums
Medical insurance
Alcoholic drinks
Individual equipment
All services not mentioned above
Tips for staff
per
Tour price UZS/per
Tour price USD/per
2
10,010,000
770
3
9,620,000
740
4
8,450,000
650
5
8,060,000
620
6
7,540,000
580
Ask the operator for group (more than 6 people) and seasonal prices
