Amirsoy, Chimgan, Charvak Day Trip

Amirsoy, Chimgan, Charvak Day Trip runs through Mirzokhid. Rated 4.8 across 819 reviews. Runs 9 hours - 1 day. From $45.

Overview

The tour leaves Tashkent around 8:00 AM and heads straight for the Western Tian Shan, the mountain range that runs toward the Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan borders. About 90 minutes after pickup, the vehicle reaches Amirsoy Mountain Resort, where a modern cable car runs through three stations to the summit at 2,099 meters. There is roughly two and a half hours on the mountain itself, enough time for the panoramic ride, a walk on the trails near the top, or lunch at the base station restaurant at your own expense.

The day then shifts to the Great Chimgan area, a mountain getaway that has drawn visitors since Soviet times, with about an hour to explore, and optional extras such as horse rides run by independent local vendors. A short drive through Chimgan village brings the group to a viewpoint over the turquoise Charvak Reservoir, with an hour or so to relax, swim, or join paid water activities like speed boats. The return to Tashkent takes around 90 minutes, with drop-off expected between 5:00 and 6:00 PM.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tashkent, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, an English-speaking coordinator, and a seasonal snack stop are all part of the price. Cable car tickets, the Charvak waterfront entrance fee, lunch, and optional activities cost extra, so cash is important. The trip suits travellers who want mountains and lake air within a single day out of the city, and it works across the seasons, from spring greenery to winter snow at Amirsoy.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in TashkentPickup is included from your Tashkent hotel, departing around 8:00 AM in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
2. Drive to AmirsoyA car transfer of about 1.5 hours, with the city giving way to plains, foothills, and mountains, and a seasonal snack stop on the way.
3. Amirsoy Mountain ResortAround 2.5 hours for the cable car ride to the 2,099m summit, hiking, and scenic views. The cable car ticket is extra, and lunch at the base station restaurant is optional and at your own expense.
4. Short transfer and lunchA 15-minute drive, with an optional 70-minute lunch stop available at the Amirsoy base station restaurant, paid separately.
5. ChimganAbout an hour at the Great Chimgan area for walking, hiking, and optional paid activities such as horse riding, quad bikes, or the ski chairlift, run by independent local providers.
6. Charvak ReservoirA 25-minute drive to the reservoir for roughly an hour of free time, swimming, boat rides, jet skiing, and photo stops. The waterfront entrance fee is extra, as are any water activities.
7. Return to TashkentA 1.5-hour drive back, ending at one of two drop-off locations in Tashkent, including the Uzbekistan Hotel, by 5:00 to 6:00 PM.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from cash needs to seasonal scenery, and they are worth settling before you book.

• Bring cash. The cable car ticket, the Charvak waterfront entrance, and most optional activities at Chimgan and the lake are paid on the spot, and several are cash only. The listing warns that card payments may not work in Chimgan and Charvak, so carry enough for everything you might want to try.
• Layered clothing. The listing asks for comfortable shoes, comfortable and breathable clothes, and a camera. Swimming at Charvak is an option in the hot months, so plan for both.
• Easy pace. The cable car does the climbing at Amirsoy, and walking at Chimgan is optional. One reviewer said the timing was very good and that the group was free to choose when to leave each stop.
• Flexible timing. One reviewer praised the timing and the freedom to set departure times from each stop. Still, the return is targeted for 5:00 to 6:00 PM, so the overall schedule holds.
• Season matters. Mountains are greenest from January to July and in November and December, while August to October can look dry. The listing asks travellers to set expectations according to their travel dates.
• Guides rotate. Reviewers repeatedly praised their guides as informative, attentive, and careful drivers, with several mentioning their guides by name and recommending them warmly. The operator offers the tour in Uzbek, English, Russian, Korean, and Japanese.

Common issues. The main costs sit outside the tour price: the Amirsoy cable car ticket, the Charvak waterfront entrance fee, lunch, and optional activities like horse riding and speed boats are all extra, and some reviewers said clearer upfront details on these costs and cash needs would help. Horse riding and ATV at Chimgan are run by independent vendors whose safety equipment may not be available, so participation is at your own discretion and risk. Drones and baby strollers are not allowed, smoking and food are banned in the vehicle, and grasslands can look dry between August and October. One reviewer found that paragliding was not possible on the day because the wind was too weak, a reminder that weather-dependent activities can fall through.

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