🌸 Spring arrives in Uzbekistan in a way that touches the heart. During these days, the entire country fills with warm sunlight, the scent of fresh greenery and the joyful voices of families celebrating Navruz – one of the world’s oldest festivals of renewal, kindness and the beginning of the new year according to the solar calendar.
Our Navruz tour in Uzbekistan is more than a cultural trip and more than a classic Silk Road route. It is a warm, human experience: a chance to stand at the centre of a living festival, see ancient traditions, taste festive spring dishes, join open-air celebrations and feel that special atmosphere of unity where even strangers smile to you. Many guests search for a Navruz tour Uzbekistan because they want a real celebration, not just a standard city sightseeing tour.
10 days • 🕌 Ancient Silk Road cities • 🎉 Festival celebrations • 🍽 Navruz dishes • 🎶 Music & dances • 🌸 Atmosphere of renewal
Route: an original 10-day Navruz tour Uzbekistan following the Silk Road – a full Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva tour with a beautiful finale in the mountains of Beldersay and at Charvak Lake. This Navruz tour in Uzbekistan 2027 is scheduled exactly for the festive dates.
What awaits you: open-air festival events, spring fairs, sumalak and other traditional Navruz dishes Uzbekistan, concerts, markets, the horse game kupkari, decorated streets, visits to Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, soft spring weather and a warm festive atmosphere throughout the country. Many travellers search this route as “Tashkent Samarkand Bukhara Khiva tour price” — here you clearly see what is included in the Navruz tour Uzbekistan price from the beginning.
This spring Navruz tour Uzbekistan places you inside a real festival that Uzbekistan prepares for all year long.
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Navruz is not just a date. It is the moment when nature wakes up, the air becomes soft and the cities fill with light and fresh greenery. Spring in Uzbekistan is ideal for a spring Navruz tour Uzbekistan: mild temperatures, blossoms, clear skies and many sunny days. For many guests, especially senior travellers and lovers of slow travel, this is the perfect time for a comfortable, peaceful cultural journey without heat or weather extremes.
Open-air concerts, folk celebrations, children’s performances, handicraft fairs, national games and colourful decorations appear only during Navruz. You are not watching from the outside — you become part of the festival. This level of cultural immersion is rarely possible on a standard city tour or on a simple “Tashkent Samarkand Bukhara Khiva tour” without the festival component.
Navruz is a festival of hope, new plans and new beginnings. People congratulate each other, offer food, share sweets and smile generously. This is the essence of Uzbekistan’s hospitality that so many travellers remember. Many guests choose a Navruz tour Uzbekistan specifically because they want warmth, authenticity and a positive emotional reset — something very valuable for guests 55+ who travel not only for monuments, but for human connection.
You will try sumalak cooked overnight, festive plov, halim, samsa, khasip, spring greens and sweets — all the Navruz food Uzbekistan that appears only once a year. For culinary travellers, this is a rich seasonal experience; for many it becomes the highlight of their Uzbekistan Navruz holiday package.
Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent look especially beautiful in spring. Decorated squares, turquoise domes, music, markets and warm sunshine create an atmosphere that many search online as a Samarkand Navruz tour. This itinerary offers a full Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva tour, plus Beldersay mountains and Charvak Lake, so you see both cities and nature.
This Navruz tour in Uzbekistan is emotion, atmosphere and cultural immersion. You will bring home not only photographs, but a very warm inner memory. Many guests say that this trip feels like a big family New Year – only with Eastern traditions, music and festive food. It is an author’s Navruz Uzbekistan tour package where everything is planned for your comfort, from transfers to timing of excursions.
This small group Navruz tour Uzbekistan is designed for comfort at every step:
It is ideal for senior travellers, couples, families and solo guests. Many visitors aged 55–80 choose this Uzbekistan Navruz tour for seniors because it offers a gentle rhythm, central hotels and attentive support.
Guests often talk not only about the cities, but about how they feel afterwards:
“We came just to see Uzbekistan, but we arrived during Navruz. After a couple of hours, we were already walking with locals, listening to music, trying sumalak and smiling to people we had never seen before. It felt like a family event, not a tour.”
— Family from Saint Petersburg
Navruz in Uzbekistan is a 3,000-year-old festival of the spring equinox, symbolising renewal and the beginning of the new year. Nature wakes up, people clean homes, visit relatives, cook special food and celebrate together. It is one of the most important cultural events in Central Asia and a key reason why many travellers choose a Navruz tour Uzbekistan.
The question “How is Navruz celebrated in Uzbekistan?” appears in almost every search. Before Navruz, people tidy their homes, decorate houses and streets, prepare festive dishes and visit relatives. On the main festival days, there are concerts, folk performances, national games, big spring markets and many family gatherings. Navruz unites generations and entire communities, and during this tour you will see both city festivals and more local celebrations in places like Urgut.
Sumalak is cooked all night in a large cauldron with singing, stories and prayers for well-being. It is made of sprouted wheat and symbolises patience, labour and hope for a good year. Within this Navruz tour Uzbekistan you will see the process and taste authentic sumalak prepared for the festival — something that most ordinary tourists never experience.
You will see concerts, folk performances and the traditional horse game kupkari – a dynamic competition on horseback that many guests find unforgettable. This is why travellers search for kupkari Navruz Uzbekistan as one of the key festival experiences, especially in Urgut and surrounding regions.
Registan in Samarkand, Lyabi-Hauz in Bukhara, Ichan-Kala in Khiva and central squares in Tashkent are decorated for Navruz. Traditional ornaments, festival stages and colourful stalls create a unique atmosphere. Many travellers search for a Samarkand Navruz tour, but this itinerary offers a full Uzbekistan Navruz holiday package with several cities and mountain scenery, so you see different styles of celebration.
Each dish carries symbolic meaning: renewal, abundance, gratitude for the new year. For guests, this Navruz food experience in Uzbekistan often becomes an unforgettable part of the trip.
What is Navruz in Uzbekistan?
Navruz is a spring new year festival celebrated on the spring equinox. It marks the beginning of the new year according to the solar calendar and is one of the most important cultural holidays in Uzbekistan.
Is Navruz a good time to visit Uzbekistan?
Yes. Navruz is one of the best times to visit Uzbekistan: the weather is mild, cities are decorated, there are many festivals and you can experience authentic local culture and food in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
How to experience Navruz best?
The best way is to join a well-planned Navruz tour in Uzbekistan that combines Silk Road cities and key festival events, rather than spending just one evening in a single city.
A Navruz tour allows you not just to read about the festival, but to live it from the inside.
This 10-day Navruz tour Uzbekistan follows the classic Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva tour route with the addition of Beldersay mountains and Charvak Lake. The pace is designed to be comfortable for senior travellers, couples, families and small groups.
On arrival at Tashkent International Airport you are met by our representative and transferred to your centrally located hotel. Check-in and rest after the flight.
The rest of the day is free for a gentle walk around the neighbourhood or a short orientation stroll with our local coordinator (depending on arrival time). No long transfers and no heavy program on the first day – it is a soft start to your spring Navruz tour Uzbekistan.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 – Tashkent city tour with an English-speaking guide:
The pace is relaxed, with coffee and photo stops. Lunch is at your own choice (the guide will recommend places).
Evening: transfer to the railway station and high-speed Afrosiab train to Samarkand (approx. 18:45–21:00). Upon arrival, meeting at the station and transfer to the hotel. Welcome to Samarkand, the heart of many Samarkand Navruz tour itineraries.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: excursion to Urgut (about 1 hour’s drive), where you will witness local Navruz celebrations and the traditional horse game kupkari, a dynamic competition on horseback that gathers hundreds of spectators. This is one of the brightest impressions of a Navruz in Uzbekistan tour.
You will see how families come together, how locals cheer for riders and how festival food is prepared and shared.
Afternoon: return to Samarkand and Navruz sightseeing:
The guide will help you taste Navruz food Uzbekistan such as sumalak and seasonal sweets. Evening free at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Samarkand city tour (continuation):
The program is flexible and can be adapted to the group’s pace – important for senior travellers.
Evening: high-speed Afrosiab train to Bukhara. On arrival, transfer to the hotel in the historic centre. Step by step, the entire Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva tour unfolds.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Bukhara city tour:
The day is rich in impressions, but the walking pace is moderate and there are enough breaks. In the evening, you can enjoy a quiet dinner by Lyabi-Hauz and feel the calm rhythm of old Bukhara.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from Bukhara to Khiva along the highway crossing the Kyzylkum Desert. The journey takes several hours, but the road is flat and we use a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with planned stops.
On the way there is a stop at the Amudarya River for a view and photos.
Arrival in Khiva by evening, check-in at a guest house inside the Ichan-Kala fortress. Evening walk in the old town: narrow streets, soft light, almost no traffic – an ideal time for quiet photography and a first taste of Khorezm cuisine.
Breakfast at the guest house.
Walking tour in Ichan-Kala – UNESCO World Heritage site:
The day is designed so that you have time both for history and for your own discoveries: slow walks through the old quarters, visits to artisan workshops, tea in a chaikhana and photos from the city walls. For many, Khiva becomes one of the highlights of their entire Silk Road Navruz tour Uzbekistan.
Breakfast at the guest house. Short transfer to Urgench Airport and morning flight to Tashkent.
On arrival in Tashkent you drive to the mountains, to the Beldersay gorge in the Ugam-Chatkal National Park – a popular recreation area with fresh air and alpine scenery.
Cable car ride to a panoramic viewpoint (Kumbel area) where you can enjoy mountain views and take photos. This part of the Navruz and mountains tour Uzbekistan adds nature and fresh air after the cities.
Overnight at the “Dustlik” mountain tourist camp or similar accommodation in Beldersay area – simple but comfortable, with clean air, quiet nights and starry skies.
Breakfast at the camp.
Transfer to Charvak Reservoir – a scenic artificial lake surrounded by mountains. Depending on season and water level, you can enjoy short walks, views over the lake and optional water activities (extra cost).
On the way back to Tashkent there is a stop at the popular spot “Bochka”, known for its cafés and restaurants serving fish dishes and the hearty soup mastava. It is a pleasant, informal way to finish the nature part of your spring tour Uzbekistan Navruz.
Arrival in Tashkent in the late afternoon, check-in at the hotel, free evening for a final walk, shopping for souvenirs or a quiet dinner.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time depending on your flight schedule for last walks or souvenir shopping.
Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your flight home. The Navruz tour Uzbekistan 2027 comes to an end, and by this moment you know what Navruz in Uzbekistan is not from articles but from your own experience of cities, people, food and festival atmosphere.
The program is prepared so that your journey is easy, comfortable and without hidden costs. The price of this Navruz Uzbekistan tour package includes:
The following services are not included in the Navruz tour Uzbekistan price and are paid separately:
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Travel dates: 19–28 March 2027
This is a special Navruz tour Uzbekistan 2027 scheduled for the main Navruz celebrations in Uzbekistan. The dates are chosen so that you can join key festival events and still see all the main cities along the Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva tour route.
How much does a Navruz tour in Uzbekistan cost?
The 10-day Navruz tour in Uzbekistan on this page costs 1,300 USD per person in a double or twin room and 1,450 USD per person in a single room.
The price already includes accommodation, train tickets, domestic flight, guided excursions, entrance tickets, transfers and additional services listed in the “Included” section. There are no hidden extra charges – you see the Navruz tour Uzbekistan price clearly before booking.
Our cancellation policy is simple and clear. If you cancel no later than 24 hours before the start of the program, we provide a full refund of the tour cost, excluding non-refundable services that may have already been paid (for example, some air tickets or visa fees).
The number of places is limited by the size of the group and hotel availability on Navruz dates, so it is better to book your Navruz tour Uzbekistan 2027 in advance as soon as you decide on the dates.
The booking process for this Navruz tour Uzbekistan is simple and transparent. You can book through WhatsApp or e-mail, or book your Navruz tour Uzbekistan online on the website.
If you are ready to confirm your participation, you can buy the tour online by clicking the “Book tour” button on this page.
We recommend booking the Navruz tour in advance, since the period of spring festivals in Uzbekistan is high season and Navruz tours Uzbekistan sell out faster than regular cultural tours.
Many of our guests come for the Navruz tour Uzbekistan from London, Frankfurt, Paris, New York, Istanbul and Dubai. We will help you choose convenient international flights to Tashkent that fit the tour dates and provide clear instructions for arrival and airport meeting.
CENTRAL ASIA JOURNEYS is a registered travel company based in Uzbekistan and specialising in tours to Uzbekistan and Central Asia. We have been organising cultural and festival tours, including Navruz tours in Uzbekistan, for more than 12 years. We work with licensed guides, certified drivers and official transport partners (Afrosiab high-speed train, domestic airlines).
Every year, we host guests from the UK, Europe, the USA and many other countries during Navruz. Our guides have 10+ years of experience in leading Silk Road and festival tours. This gives confidence to senior travellers, first-time visitors and repeat guests who return to Uzbekistan with us.
You can pay for your Navruz tour Uzbekistan either by bank transfer or by Visa / Mastercard through the website:
If your plans change, you can cancel your participation in the tour. If you cancel no later than 24 hours before the start of the program, we provide a full refund of the tour cost, excluding non-refundable services that may have already been paid (for example, some air tickets or visa fees). The conditions are clear and described in the contract.
We prefer to speak honestly. A Navruz tour in Uzbekistan is a lively, emotional itinerary with festivals and many impressions. It may not be ideal if you:
In all other cases, this Navruz tour Uzbekistan is a rare opportunity to combine a deep cultural route (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Beldersay) with a real spring festival. For many, it becomes the best answer to the question “Is Navruz a good time to visit Uzbekistan?”.
CENTRAL ASIA JOURNEYS focuses on carefully curated cultural itineraries, small group tours and private journeys across Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Our team lives and works in the region, regularly visits the hotels and routes we use and personally tests new experiences such as festival programs, Navruz celebrations and mountain extensions. This hands-on approach is what makes our Navruz tour Uzbekistan both safe and emotionally rich.
Sample accommodation along the route
On request, we can offer hotels of other categories (3★ / 4★ / 5★) or adjust accommodation according to your preferences. If you are planning a Navruz tour Uzbekistan from UK, Europe or USA, simply share your preferred dates and hotel level when booking and we will adapt this Uzbekistan Navruz holiday package to your needs.
“We had long wanted to see Samarkand and Bukhara, but it was Navruz that made the trip truly special. It felt as if we had been invited to a family celebration – everywhere people offered us food, smiled and told stories. We returned with the feeling of a very warm, human journey.”
Anna, 48, Moscow
“For me, it was my first visit to Central Asia. I expected only historical sites, but I found the living atmosphere of the Navruz festival: music, kupkari, sumalak, a lot of contact with local people. The program was rich but with a good balance between guided excursions and free time. As a senior traveller I appreciated the easy pace.”
Markus, 62, Berlin
“The trip was very comfortable: Afrosiab trains, good hotels, caring guides. I liked that everything was clear in advance in terms of price and included services. Now I associate Navruz with Uzbekistan and will definitely come back once again.”
Elvira, 55, Kazan
English is enough for this tour. All excursions can be provided with English-speaking guides. On request, we can also arrange guiding in German, French or Turkish – this is convenient if you travel with friends or colleagues from different countries. For Russian-speaking travellers, Russian-language guiding is also available.
Yes. The tour is suitable both for children and for senior travellers. There are no demanding hikes or difficult physical activities in this itinerary. The main format is city walks, excursions, festivals and comfortable transfers. If needed, we can adapt the pace of this small group Navruz tour Uzbekistan to your group, making it even easier and slower.
During Navruz, daytime temperatures in Uzbekistan are usually around +10…+20 °C, with cooler nights. There may be both sunny and slightly rainy days. We recommend packing layered clothing and a light windbreaker. Thanks to the mild climate, this period is perfect for those who do not enjoy hot weather and prefer a comfortable spring tour Uzbekistan Navruz.
Many nationalities can enter Uzbekistan visa-free, while others can obtain an electronic visa. We will check the Uzbekistan Navruz tour visa requirements for your passport and, if necessary, provide visa support – this is part of the services included in the package. You will receive clear, up-to-date information before you book.
Uzbekistan is generally considered a safe destination for Navruz travel. Navruz is an official public holiday, additional public security measures are in place in cities and this tour uses licensed guides, official transport and carefully selected hotels. The itinerary is planned so that you feel calm, supported and protected throughout your Navruz in Uzbekistan tour.
For most travellers, 10 days is an ideal length for a Navruz tour in Uzbekistan. It allows time to visit Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and the mountains around Beldersay, and still have time to enjoy the festival atmosphere without feeling rushed.
Some of the best places to celebrate Navruz in Uzbekistan are Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent, where there are large open-air concerts, folk performances, markets and national games. This itinerary includes all of these cities so that you can experience several different Navruz events and choose which you like most.
Yes, you can join this Navruz tour Uzbekistan as a solo traveller. We will offer you accommodation in a single room or, if you prefer and if possible, we may help find a roommate. In a small international group it is easy to find company, and the format of this Uzbekistan Navruz small group tour is very comfortable for individual travellers.
Yes. If the dates and the program of this Navruz tour Uzbekistan 2027 suit you, you can click the “Book tour” button on this page and pay for participation by Visa or Mastercard. Payment goes through a secure connection (HTTPS, 256-bit encryption), after which you receive confirmation and all travel documents. If you prefer to clarify details first, you can simply write to us on WhatsApp or by e-mail.
Yes, free time is built into several days of the tour: in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva you will have hours for walks, shopping and your own plans. On request, we can increase the share of “free windows” if you prefer a more relaxed format with fewer organised excursions.
The best time to book your Navruz tour in Uzbekistan 2027 is 2–4 months before the trip. The Navruz period is part of the high season: popular Navruz tours Uzbekistan and hotels along the route Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva fill up in advance. Early booking gives you more choice of hotels and guarantees seats on high-speed trains.
The Navruz tour is not the only travel format offered by CENTRAL ASIA JOURNEYS. If you would like to return to Uzbekistan at another time of year or combine Navruz with other itineraries, have a look at our popular tours below.
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