Tashkent
Tashkent
MarketsLocal lifeArchitecture
Chorsu Bazaar under its blue dome and the ornately decorated metro stations.
- From Samarkand · $100
- National Instruments Experience
Photographer mode
Plan a photography trip in Uzbekistan.
Tell us what you like to photograph. We'll suggest places from our own destination list, put them in a sensible order and price every transfer — the car and driver stay the same all the way.
- Places from our own destination list
- Every transfer priced from our price list
- No payment to request
Finding the best order and pricing every transfer…
Photo opportunities
Where to photograph in Uzbekistan
Places on our routes, with what they're known for photographically — and how to get there by private car.
Samarkand
Samarkand
ArchitectureHistorical sitesLocal life
The Registan madrasas, the turquoise-tiled avenue of Shah-i-Zinda and life in the mahalla courtyards.
- From Tashkent · $100
- Plov Masterclass
Bukhara
Bukhara
ArchitectureStreet photographyHistorical sitesSunriseSunset
Domes, minarets and mud-brick lanes in the low light of early morning and late afternoon.
- Best light: Early morning and late afternoon
- From Samarkand · $100
- Old City Photography Walk
Khorezm
Khiva
ArchitectureStreet photographyHistorical sitesSunriseLocal life
First light on the minarets of Ichan-Kala and the walled old town waking up.
- Best light: Sunrise, before the crowds
- From Urgench · $25
- Sunrise Photography in Ichan-Kala
Karakalpakstan
Ayaz Kala
DesertLandscapesSunsetHistorical sites
The fortress hill above the Kyzylkum, with yurt camps nearby for sunset.
- Best light: Sunset
- Day trip from Khiva · $60
- Kyzylkum Desert Sunset
Karakalpakstan
Qoy Qirilgan Kala
Historical sitesDesert
- Day trip from Khiva · $70
- Kyzylkum Desert Sunset
Karakalpakstan
Aral Sea (Muynak)
LandscapesDesert
Rusting trawlers on the former seabed at Muynak; limestone cliffs of the Ustyurt Plateau above the former sea.
- Day trip from Nukus · on request
- Aral Sea & Muynak
Kashkadarya
Shakhrisabz
ArchitectureHistorical sites
The giant gateway of Ak-Saray and the blue dome of Kok Gumbaz.
- Day trip from Samarkand · $110
- Historic City Walk
Fergana Valley
Fergana
Traditional culture
Silk and ceramics workshops across the valley.
- From Tashkent · $140
- Margilan Silk & Ikat Workshop
Fergana Valley
Andijan
MarketsLocal life
The busy morning rhythm of the Andijan bazaar.
- From Tashkent · $160
- Local Market Visit
Photography experiences
Go out with a local photographer
Photography
Photography
Nature & Adventure
Photography trips: questions
Do you give exact sunrise and sunset times?
No. Light changes with the season and the weather, so we don't publish times. Where we know a place is best at a particular time of day, we say so — for example Khiva's old town at sunrise or Ayaz Kala at sunset.
Can the driver stop for photos on the way?
Yes. Short stops for photos, food or a rest are normal on long drives. For a longer stop along the route, mention it when you request the transfer.
Is there a photography guide?
Some of our local experiences are photo walks with a local photographer — they are listed under each place when they are available. Prices and availability are confirmed with your request.
Your car, your pace, your light.
Tell us your route and dates. We'll confirm the vehicle, the price and your pickups.