Birdwatching Tour in Uzbekistan
Tour Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Season: Best from spring to early summer
Tour Route: Samarkand – Zerafshan – Takhta Karacha – Bukhara – Kyzylkum – Tashkent – Chimgan – Tashkent
Group Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 12 participants
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Samarkand
Arrival in Samarkand. Meet your guide at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Free day to rest. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Samarkand Sightseeing
- Visit Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi Khanim Mosque
- Evening: Meet the ornithologist and discuss upcoming birdwatching sessions
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 3: Birdwatching in Zerafshan Reserve
- Morning birdwatching in Zerafshan Natural Reserve (Tit, Heron, Shikra, Woodpecker)
- Afternoon: Visit Shahi Zinda, Ulugbek Observatory, and Siyab Bazaar
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 4: Takhta Karacha Pass – Bukhara
- Morning birdwatching at Takhta Karacha pass (Lark, Warbler, Swallow, Vulture)
- Evening transfer to Bukhara by train
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 5: Pander Ground Jay in Kyzylkum – Bukhara Sightseeing
- Morning trip to Kyzylkum desert for Pander Ground Jay
- Afternoon sightseeing in Bukhara (Lyabi Hauz, Poi Kalon, Ark Fortress, etc.)
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 6: Jeyran Eco Center – Tashkent
- Morning trip to Jeyran Eco Centre
- Light sightseeing or rest
- Afternoon train to Tashkent
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 7: Birdwatching in Chimgan Mountains
- Birdwatching session in Chimgan (Tit, Falcon, Woodpecker, Vulture, Dove)
- Visit Charvak Lake, return to Tashkent
- Ornithologist's part of the tour ends
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 8: Tashkent City Tour
- Visit Amir Timur Square, Independence Square, Khast Imam, Opera House, Earthquake Memorial
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 9: Departure
Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for departure. End of the tour.
Tour Price Includes
- Accommodation in standard double/twin rooms
- All transfers as per itinerary
- Licensed English-speaking local guides (5 excursions)
- Professional ornithologist from Day 2 to Day 7
- Breakfasts at hotels
- Train tickets Samarkand–Bukhara and Bukhara–Tashkent (economy class)
- Tourist tax per person
- Bottled water during the tour
Tour Price Excludes
- International flights to Samarkand/from Tashkent
- Lunches and dinners
- E-visa (if required)
- VAT 15%
- Photo/video fees
- Personal expenses, insurance, and tips
Accommodation
| City | Hotel Options (Standard) |
|---|
| Samarkand | Gabrielle International / Milan / Uzbekistan |
| Bukhara | AnNur / Malika / Lyabi House / Basilic / Kukeldash / Devon / Devon Begi / Safiya |
| Tashkent | Malika Prime / Zilol Baxt / City / Arba |
Notes
- Itinerary and birdwatching sites may adjust according to weather or group preferences
- Drivers may only speak basic English
- Trains may be replaced by cars if tickets unavailable
- Standard check-in time: 14:00, check-out: 11:00
- Force majeure circumstances (weather, repairs, government restrictions) not covered
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