Traveling solo, as a couple or with a few friends? Join a planned departure with graduate students from other universities, or take a private trip on your own dates.
Some planned dates you can already join. Register your interest, and we confirm the dates and price before taking any deposit.
| Departure | Dates | Why these dates | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring break8 days | March 13 to 20, 2027 | Fits the most common mid-March spring breaks | Planned | |
| Nowruz8 days | March 20 to 27, 2027 | In Uzbekistan for Nowruz on March 21 | Planned | |
| After graduation8 days | Late May to June 2027 | Warm weather, before the July heat | Dates to come |
| Join a departure | Private small-group trip | Big group trek | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group size | 1 to 9 of you, in a larger mixed group | 2 to 9, just your group | 10 or more, just your group |
| Dates | Planned | Your choice | Your choice |
| Price per person | Lowest | Higher, shared by fewer people | Depends on group size |
| Planning on your side | None | Pick dates and interests | Gather the group |
| Best for | Solo travelers and pairs | Couples and small friend groups | Clubs, cohorts and programs |
Ten or more of you? See big group treks.
No payment now. We confirm dates and price first, usually within three working days.
Yes. Many people join a departure on their own. We pair you with another participant for a shared room, or you can book a single.
Graduate students, fellows and postdocs from different universities and countries, with licensed local guides and an Uzbek host (subject to availability).
Yes, when space allows.
The car, driver and guide are shared by fewer people. The more of you travel, the lower the price per person.
The trek is open to citizens of all countries. US citizens can enter Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days (since January 1, 2026).
For other passports, check the official visa page: Visa to the Republic of Uzbekistan.
No. You book your own flights. Uzbekistan Airways flies nonstop between New York (JFK) and Tashkent a few times a week, in about 13 hours. You can also connect through hubs such as Istanbul or Dubai.