Tourism in uzbekistan

Adventure and Nature 
Tourism 
Adventure and Nature Tourism whisks 
you away from the crowds into 
Uzbekistan’s deserts, canyons and 
mountain crevices for hiking, camping 
and more. 
Uzbekistan isn’t all cities and historical 
attractions. In fact, much of the country 
is covered in mountains and the vast 
Kyzylkum Desert. While these areas are 
home to fewer people, leaving them 
relatively untouched, they have actually been inhabited for centuries. Heading out into nature 
will give you a completely different perspective on Uzbekistan. Options for adventure and nature 
tourism in Uzbekistan abound- spend the night in a yurt, experiencing how nomads have lived 
for centuries, or hike through the narrow canyons of the Chimgan Mountains not far from 
Tashkent. Some of Uzbekistan’s geographical features are man
-made, such as the otherworldly 
plains revealed by the receding Aral Sea, or Aydarkul Lake, formed by a dam in 1969. Any of 
these places makes for an excellent change of pace from busy city life, or even a destination in 
its own right. 
Sustainable and Eco Tourism 
Sustainable Tourism is a conscientious way to give back to the community through village 
homestays, support of local businesses and 
care of the environment during your travels. 
It’s important to make smart decisions while 
travelling, including choices that support local 
communities and protect the 
environment. Fortunately, there are plenty of 
sustainable tourism options in the form of 
private tour packages or independent travel. 
There are many homestays and guesthouses 
where the cost of the stay largely goes 
towards supporting local families. Check out 
our tours to Aydarkul Lake (which involves a 
visits to a remote desert village), the Jeyran 
Ecocenter (home to threatened and endangered species), and sustainable tours to the Aral Sea 
(where tourism has grown to support former fishing villages that lost their livelihoods as the 
water receded). Sustainable tourism not only supports local communities and protects the 
environment, but also gives visitors a unique opportunity to experience local life and explore 
less-visited destinations. 

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