🌿Uzbekistan Navruz Tour 2026 – Celebrate the Spring Festival in Central Asia

Celebrate Navruz, the Eastern New Year, with an unforgettable journey through Uzbekistan! Our 10-day tour takes you through the vibrant cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. You'll witness centuries-old traditions, spectacular cultural performances, and the thrilling Kupkari horse game.

Join locals in Navruz festivities, explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, and experience the magic of spring in Central Asia. This tour is your gateway to Uzbekistan's rich heritage, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality.

📌 Scroll down to discover the full itinerary and book your spot today!

🌿 Why Celebrate Navruz in Uzbekistan?

Navruz is a significant festival in Central Asia. It marks the start of spring and new beginnings. In Uzbekistan, celebrating Navruz is a unique experience. This ancient tradition comes to life in one of the region’s most culturally rich countries.

🌸 Key Reasons to Celebrate Navruz in Uzbekistan

✔ Authentic Cultural Experience – Take part in traditional music, dance, and folklore performances in city squares and villages.
✔ Exciting Local Festivities – Witness Kupkari, a thrilling horseback competition near Samarkand, and enjoy lively Navruz fairs and celebrations.
✔ Traditional Navruz Cuisine – Try sumalak, a sweet dish made from wheat. Families and communities share this and other festive treats during Navruz.
✔ Stunning Historic Sites – Visit UNESCO landmarks in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, where ancient traditions still thrive.
✔ Springtime Beauty – Experience Uzbekistan’s blooming landscapes and warm hospitality, making it the perfect season to visit.

📌 Join us for an unforgettable Navruz celebration and discover the magic of spring in Uzbekistan! 🌸

🌟 Highlights of the Uzbekistan Navruz Tour 2026

Discover Navruz 2025 in Uzbekistan, where ancient traditions and vibrant celebrations meet. This 10-day cultural journey includes Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, letting you experience Central Asia’s cherished festival.

🌟 What Makes This Tour Special?

✔ Celebrate Navruz Like a Local – Join traditional festivities, music, dance, and cultural performances in the historic cities of Uzbekistan.
✔ Witness the Thrilling Kupkari Event – Experience the traditional horseback game in Samarkand, a unique highlight of the Navruz festival.
✔ Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites – Visit Registan Square, Ark Fortress, Ichan-Kala, and more, discovering Uzbekistan’s legendary landmarks.
✔ Taste Festive Navruz Cuisine – Enjoy authentic sumalak, traditional plov, fresh bread, and seasonal delicacies shared among locals.
✔ Travel in Comfort – Experience seamless travel with high-speed trains, private transfers, and carefully selected accommodations.

📌 Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Uzbekistan during Navruz 2026🌿🎉

📅 10-Day Uzbekistan Navruz Tour Itinerary

📍 19 March: Arrival in Tashkent – Welcome to Uzbekistan!

✈ Arrival in Tashkent – Our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
🏨 Hotel check-in (after 13:00).
🌆 Free time to explore Tashkent at your own pace.

📍 20 March: Tashkent City Tour – Train to Samarkand

🕘 09:00 – Meet your local guide in the hotel lobby to start the Tashkent tour and explore the city's main landmarks.
🏛 Hasti Imam Complex – Home to the world-famous Quran of Caliph Uthman and stunning Islamic architecture.
🕌 Kukeldash Madrasah & Chorsu Bazaar – Discover a historic madrasa and experience the bustling traditional market.
🚇 Tashkent Metro Tour – Visit the beautifully designed Cosmonauts & Alisher Navoi stations, known for their Soviet-era mosaics.
🌆 Mustakillik Square & Amir Temur Square – Explore Tashkent’s central landmarks, featuring monuments, fountains, and government buildings.
🚗 At the end of the excursion, transfer to the train station for departure to Samarkand.
🚆 18:45 – Take the high-speed Afrosiyob train to Samarkand.
🏨 21:00 – Arrive in Samarkand, meet with your driver, and transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.

📍 21 March: Navruz & Kupkari Festival in Samarkand

🕖 07:00 – 07:45 – Breakfast at the hotel. 🍽️
🕗 08:00 – Meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby and depart for the Kupkari event in a nearby village. 🚗
🐎 09:00 – Kupkari Festival – Watch an exciting horseback competition, a traditional Navruz event showcasing the strength and skill of local riders.
🚗 Return to Samarkand and continue the city tour.
🏛 Registan Square – The heart of Samarkand with three stunning madrasahs.
🕌 Gur-Emir Mausoleum – Resting place of Amir Timur, featuring breathtaking blue domes.
🏛 Bibi-Khanym Mosque – A legendary symbol of Timur’s empire.
🎉 Evening: Join Navruz street celebrations and enjoy live music, dance performances, and festive activities.

📍 22 March: Samarkand City Tour – Train to Bukhara

🕗 08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast at the hotel. 🍽️
🕘 Until 11:45 – Free time & check-out from the hotel rooms. 🏨
🕛 12:00 – Meet your guide at the hotel lobby to continue exploring ancient Samarkand and visit the following sights:
🕌 Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis – A sacred site with intricately decorated tombs, one of Central Asia's most stunning Islamic architectural complexes.
🛍️ Siab Bazaar – A lively market of local spices, dried fruits, sweets, and handicrafts.
🔭 Ulugbek Observatory – A 15th-century astronomical wonder where the great scholar Ulugbek studied the stars.
🏡 Konigil Village – Experience the traditional way of making Samarkand paper using ancient techniques.
🧵 Silk Carpet Factory – Discover the meticulous art of handwoven Uzbek silk carpets, famous for their craftsmanship and quality.
🏛️ New Samarkand Silk Road Complex – A modern cultural and shopping center showcasing Uzbek heritage, crafts, and gastronomy.
🚗 At the end of the excursion, transfer to the train station for departure to Bukhara.
🚆 22:20 – Depart for Bukhara by high-speed Afrosiyob train.
🏨 00:03 – Arrive in Bukhara, meet with the driver, and transfer to your hotel.

📍 23 March: Bukhara Old City Tour

🕘 09:00 – Meet your local guide in the hotel lobby to start your UNESCO heritage tour in Bukhara. Explore the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, where history comes alive in every corner.

🔹 Historical Landmarks & Architectural Wonders

🏛 Samanid Mausoleum – A 9th–10th-century masterpiece, one of the oldest brick structures in Central Asia.
💦 Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum – Also known as Job’s Spring, a site believed to have healing waters.
🕌 Bolo-Hauz Mosque – A beautiful 18th-century mosque with elegant wooden pillars.
🏰 Ark Citadel – The ancient fortress of Bukhara, once the residence of Bukhara’s rulers.

🔹 Poi Kalyan Complex – Bukhara’s Iconic Center

📍 Kalyan Minaret – A landmark minaret that even Genghis Khan spared.
🕌 Kalyan Mosque – One of the largest mosques in Central Asia.
🏫 Miri Arab Madrasah – An active Islamic school with stunning architecture.

🔹 Trade Domes of Bukhara – The Silk Road Markets

💎 Toki Zargaron – The dome of jewellers, once filled with master craftsmen.
🎩 Toki Telpak Furushon – The dome of cap makers, selling traditional Uzbek hats.
💰 Toki Sarrafon – The dome of money changers, a historic financial hub.

🔹 Madrasahs & Religious Sites

📚 Ulugbek Madrasah – Built by the great astronomer Ulugbek, a center of learning.
🏫 Abdullazizkhan Madrasah – A 17th-century madrasah known for its rich decoration.
🕌 Magoki Attori Mosque (outside view) – One of Bukhara’s oldest mosques, dating back to pre-Islamic times.

🔹 Lyabi-Hauz Architectural Ensemble – The Heart of Old Bukhara

🏛 Kukeldash Madrasah – The largest madrasa in Bukhara.
🕌 Khanaka Madrasah – A former Sufi monastery, a center for spiritual retreats.
🏛 Nodir Devan-Begi Madrasah – Famous for its iconic bird motifs on the facade.
🕍 Bukhara Synagogue – A historic Jewish place of worship reflecting Bukhara’s multicultural heritage.

📌 End your day immersed in the history and culture of Bukhara! 🏛✨

📍 24 March: Bukhara to Khiva – Across the Kyzyl-Kum Desert

🕘 09:00 – Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and depart from Bukhara to Khiva. Enjoy a scenic drive through the vast landscapes of Uzbekistan.
🏜️ Cross the Kyzyl-Kum Desert, the largest desert in Central Asia, offering stunning views of endless dunes and the legendary Silk Road route.
💦 Stop by the Amudarya River, one of the region’s most important waterways, once a vital resource for ancient civilizations.
🏨 Arrival in Khiva – Check-in to a traditional guesthouse inside Ichan-Kala, the UNESCO-listed open-air museum city.
🌆 Evening stroll through Ichan-Kala, where beautifully illuminated madrasahs, mosques, and minarets transport you back in time.

📌 Enjoy a peaceful evening in the magical city of Khiva, where history and legends come to life!

📍 25 March: Khiva Sightseeing – A Journey Through Time

🕘 09:00 – Begin your walking tour of Ichan-Kala, a UNESCO-listed open-air museum.
🏛 Kalta-Minor Minaret – An iconic unfinished turquoise tower.
🏰 Kunya-Ark & Tash-Khauli Palace – Royal residences with intricate tilework.
🕌 Juma Mosque – Famous for its 218 wooden pillars.
🌆 Sunset over the ancient city walls of Khiva.

📍 26 March: Flight to Tashkent – Beldersay Mountain Excursion

🕘 07:00 – Meet your driver at the hotel lobby for a transfer from Khiva to Urgench Airport.
✈ 09:20 – Flight HY052 departs for Tashkent.
✈ 12:10 – Arrive in Tashkent, where your guide and driver will meet you at the airport.
🕐 12:30 – Depart for Beldersay Gorge in Ugam-Chatkal National Park, a beautiful mountain retreat near Tashkent.
🚡 Cable car ride to Kumbel Peak – Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains and fresh alpine air.
🚗 Transfer to Dostlik Camp, a secluded nature retreat in the heart of the mountains.
🏕️ Overnight stay at Dostlik Camp, surrounded by pristine wilderness and starry night skies.

📌 Relax and enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere before your next adventure!

📍 27 March: Charvak Lake and Bochka Restaurant

🕘 09:00 – Meet your guide and driver and depart for Charvak Lake, a scenic mountain retreat.
🏞 Arrive at Charvak Lake – Also known as the Pearl of the Tien Shan, this man-made reservoir is a favourite vacation spot for locals and tourists. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the turquoise waters against majestic mountains.

⛵ Optional Activities (available for an additional fee):

✔ Boat rides – Cruise across the serene waters of Charvak.
✔ Jet skiing and water sports – Feel the thrill of adventure.

🍽 12:30 – Transfer to Bochka Restaurant – A famous spot renowned for its fresh fish dishes and Uzbek specialties.

🥘 Try these delicious Uzbek dishes:

✔ Fried fish from Charvak Lake, cooked with local spices.
✔ Mastava soup – A traditional Uzbek dish known as the “soup version of pilaf.”
✔ Local salads and fresh Uzbek bread, served in a cozy atmosphere.

🏨 Afternoon: Return to Tashkent – After a delicious lunch, drive back to the capital, arriving in the evening.
🌆 Free time in Tashkent – Relax at your hotel or take a final stroll through the city.

📌 Enjoy your last night in Uzbekistan before your departure the next day!

📍 28 March: Departure from Tashkent

🕘 09:00 – Transfer to Tashkent Airport for your departure flight.

📌 End of the tour – Thank you for celebrating Navruz with us! 🎉

📌 Pricing & Booking Information

Plan your Navruz 2026 adventure with transparent pricing and convenient booking options. Whether you're travelling solo or in a group, we offer the best value for an unforgettable experience in Uzbekistan.

💰 Tour Pricing (Valid Until 31.12.2026)

👤 Accommodation Type	💵 Price per Person (USD)
Double/Twin Room	$1,300
Single Room	$1,450

📌 Group Discounts & Special Offers

✔ 5% discount for every new tourist you refer.
✔ For groups of 10+, ONE free spot for the group leader!

📌 What’s Included?

✅ Accommodation in 3-star hotels & guesthouses 🏨
✅ Train tickets: Tashkent – Samarkand, Samarkand – Bukhara (Business Class) 🚆
✅ Flight ticket: Urgench – Tashkent ✈️
✅ Professional local guides (English, German, French, Turkish) 🎤
✅ All entrance fees 🎟️
✅ Air-conditioned transportation for all transfers 🚍
✅ Daily mineral water supply (1.5L per person) 🥤
✅ Beldersay cable car experience 🚡
✅ Photo & video permits at attractions 📸
✅ Visa support for Uzbekistan (if needed) 🛂
✅ VAT tax ✅

❌ What’s Not Included?

✘ Early check-in/late check-out at hotels
✘ Travel Insurance
✘ Excess baggage over 20kg
✘ Personal expenses
✘ Cost of visa (if required)

📌 How to Book Your Tour?

✅ Step 1: Click the "Book Now" button.
✅ Step 2: Fill in your details and select your travel date.
✅ Step 3: Upload a passport copy (required for train & flight tickets).
✅ Step 4: Pay via Visa or Mastercard online, or choose the payment option by bank transfer according to invoice or cash payment upon arrival.
✅ Step 5: Receive your confirmation email with an e-ticket and full itinerary.

📌 Early booking is highly recommended! Secure your spot at least 3 days in advance for guaranteed availability.

📞 Need Assistance or a Group Quote?

📲 WhatsApp: +998 90 922 30 73

📧 Email: cajourneys@gmail.com.com

📌 Join us for an unforgettable Navruz celebration! Book your tour today! 🎉🚆🏛️

✅ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Uzbekistan Navruz Tour 2026

🌿 About Navruz in Uzbekistan

What is Navruz, and why is it important in Uzbekistan?

➡ Navruz is the Eastern New Year, celebrated on March 21. It marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes renewal, unity, and prosperity.

When is the best time to visit Uzbekistan for the Navruz Festival 2026?

➡ Navruz is celebrated on March 21, but the best time to visit is mid-to-late March when festival events, street performances, and cultural celebrations are in full swing.

What events and celebrations take place during the Navruz Tour in Uzbekistan?

➡ You’ll experience Kupkari (horseback competition), folk music and dance performances, festive markets, and traditional feasts featuring sumalak and other local dishes.

What is the Kupkari event in Samarkand during Navruz?

➡ Kupkari is a traditional Uzbek horseback competition where riders compete for a goat carcass. It is one of the highlights of Navruz in Samarkand.

What traditional food can I try during the Navruz celebration in Uzbekistan?

➡ You’ll try sumalak (sweet wheat dessert), Samarkand plov, freshly baked bread, mastava soup, and grilled fish at Bochka.

🌍 About the Uzbekistan Navruz Tour

What cities are included in the Uzbekistan Navruz Tour itinerary?

➡ The tour covers Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and the scenic Charvak Lake area.

What UNESCO World Heritage sites will we visit?

➡ The tour features Registan Square (Samarkand), the Ark Fortress (Bukhara), and the Ichan-Kala Fortress (Khiva)—some of the most important landmarks on the Silk Road.

Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

➡ Yes! You can take a boat ride on Charvak Lake, try jet skiing, or ride the Beldersay cable car for panoramic mountain views.

Is Uzbekistan safe for tourists during the Navruz Festival?

➡ Yes! Uzbekistan is one of the safest countries in Central Asia, with a welcoming atmosphere, friendly locals, and secure tourist areas.

What type of accommodation is included in the tour?

➡ You’ll stay in 3-star hotels and traditional guesthouses, carefully selected for comfort and convenience.

What is included in the price of the Navruz Tour in Uzbekistan?

➡ The price includes accommodation, train & flight tickets, guided tours, entrance fees, daily breakfast, and local transportation.

How do I book the Uzbekistan Navruz Tour 2026?

➡ Click the "Book Now" button on our website, fill in your details, upload your passport copy, and make payment.

📌 Visa & Travel Essentials

Do I need a visa to visit Uzbekistan for the Navruz Tour?

➡ Citizens of many countries can enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days. We also provide visa support if needed.

What should I pack for the Uzbekistan Navruz Tour?

➡ Comfortable walking shoes, warm clothes for the Kupkari event, sunglasses, and a power adapter (Uzbekistan uses 220V, European plug type C/F).

Will I have internet access during the tour?

➡ Yes! Free Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, and local SIM cards with data can be purchased upon arrival in Tashkent.

Can I extend my stay in Uzbekistan after the tour?

➡ Yes! If you let us know in advance, we can help arrange extra nights or customized private tours.

Is vegetarian food available during the tour?

➡ Yes, vegetarian and dietary options are available. Just let us know your preferences when booking.

📌 Transportation & Logistics

How will I be greeted in Samarkand, Bukhara, and Tashkent?

➡ Our guide will be waiting for you at the train station or airport exit, holding a sign with your name.

What type of transportation is used during the tour?

➡ We use comfortable air-conditioned cars and minibuses for city transfers and excursions, depending on the group size.

📌 Booking & Payment

How far in advance should I book the Uzbekistan Navruz Tour?

➡ We recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance, especially during peak season.

What payment methods are available?

➡ You can pay by Visa, Mastercard, or bank transfer.

Can I pay in cash upon arrival?

➡ Yes, you can pay in full cash for the tour upon arrival in Tashkent.

Can I get a full refund if I cancel my trip?

➡ Yes! We offer a full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour starts.

📞 Still Have Questions?

📲 WhatsApp: +998 90 922 30 73

📧 Email: ud@caj.uz

📌 Ready to experience Navruz in Uzbekistan? Book your tour today! 🎉🚆

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Tour code	Price and date	Reserved
Nav25	$1300 19.03.2025	2 pax	Buy

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Accommodation in a 3 * hotel and guest houses according to the program

Double/twin room

$1,300

Single room

$1,450

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Prices valid until: 31.12.2026

Included

🏨 Accommodation in a standard double/twin/single room with daily breakfast.
🚆 Train tickets Tashkent – Samarkand, Samarkand – Bukhara in Business class.
✈ Air ticket Urgench – Tashkent.
🎤 All excursions according to the program with local guides speaking English, German, French, and Turkish.
🎟️ Cost of entrance tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary.
🚍 Air-conditioned minibus for all excursions and transfers.
🥤 One bottle of mineral water (1.5 litres) per person per day of the tour.
🚡 Cost of the cable car experience in Beldersay.
📸 Cost of photo and video permits during excursions.
🛂 Visa support for Uzbekistan (if necessary).
✅ VAT tax included.