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EnglandCreated 9 months ago
Updated 9 months ago
Uzbekistan 7-Day Tour (August 2025): The itinerary was well-planned with comfortable hotels and reliable transport, but it felt too packed for my liking. I wasn’t made fully aware of how busy the schedule would be, and the group could be more transparent about this in their posters. The tour should also be promoted as a spiritual journey, since the posters gave the impression of a more balanced holiday.
To their credit, the organisers tried to cater to everyone’s interests by adding free time at bazaars and including hotels with leisure facilities, but the packed schedule meant we couldn’t really enjoy them. After returning, I understood why not much time was allocated at the bazaars. Many sellers and taxi drivers inflated prices by 8–10 times, and only a few unique items were worth buying locally. Much of the jewellery, clothing, and spices could be found elsewhere at similar or better quality for a fairer price. For example, I was sold marigold while being told it was Uzbek saffron, and another shopkeeper tried to pass off sheep’s wool slippers as camel hair.
Another improvement would be preparing travellers for the invasive and demeaning airport “security checks,” so expectations are clear from the start. Overall, Haramain Tours took care of its travellers and provided good variety in accommodation, food, and transport. However, greater transparency is needed regarding the nature of the tour, last-minute hotel changes, local scams, airport checks, and closed ziyaraat.