4.9
4.9
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Tour type
- Private
- Starts
- Samarkand
- Runs
- Daily, all year round
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24 hours before
Overview
A private half-day trip from Samarkand to the green Agalyk foothills: ride for 1–1.5 hours through the hills and valleys at a calm pace, with hotel pick-up and an English-speaking driver.
Trade the city’s blue domes for open hills. Agalyk is a green foothill area just outside Samarkand, and this private half-day tour takes you there for a calm horseback ride through its hills and valleys, with fresh mountain air and wide views over the countryside.
Your English-speaking driver picks you up at your hotel between 09:00 and 10:00. In Agalyk you meet the local horsemen and ride for 1–1.5 hours at a calm pace that suits beginners. Ride on your own, or ask for an instructor to ride with you if you are less experienced – it is included in the price.
After the ride there is time for photos, a rest and a walk in the village before you drive back. You are back at your hotel about 5 hours after the start.
Highlights
- Ride through the hills and valleys of Agalyk for 1–1.5 hours
- Fresh mountain air and wide views over the countryside
- A calm pace for beginners, with an instructor if you need one
- Private car with an English-speaking driver, door to door
- Time for photos and a relaxed walk in the village
Itinerary
4–5 hours · Samarkand · Agalyk · Samarkand
Stop 1Samarkand – Agalyk – Samarkand
09:00–10:00 - Pick-up at your hotel in Samarkand by your English-speaking driver (the exact time is agreed with you in advance). Short, comfortable drive to Agalyk, a green foothill area just outside Samarkand. Horse riding in Agalyk (1–1.5 hours): meet the local horsemen and ride through the hills around the village at a calm pace – on your own, or with an instructor if you are less experienced. Free time for photos, a rest and a walk in the village. Drive back to Samarkand and drop-off at your hotel, about 5 hours after the start.
What's included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Samarkand
- Private car: Samarkand – Agalyk – Samarkand
- English-speaking driver
- Horse riding in Agalyk, 1–1.5 hours (horses included)
- Instructor to ride with less experienced guests (on request)
- Bottled drinking water
- Fuel and parking fees
Not included
- Extra riding time beyond 1.5 hours ($25 per horse, paid on the spot)
- Meals and snacks
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the driver and horsemen
Practical information
Route
- Starts:
- Samarkand
- Ends:
- Samarkand
Important information
Riders must be at least 12 years old.
If you have little riding experience, tell us when you book and an instructor will ride with you.
Wear comfortable trousers and closed shoes for riding.
Bring a hat and sunglasses: the sun in the hills can be strong.
Mornings in the foothills can be cooler than in the city, so take a light jacket.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation 24 hours before
Free date change
Prices
$65 per person, based on 2 travellers
Price per person
| 1 person | $120 |
|---|---|
| 2–3 persons | $65 |
| 4–8 persons | $45 |
Private tour, per person: 1 person $120 · 2–3 persons $65 · 4–8 persons $45
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Questions about this journey
How long is the Agalyk horse riding tour?
About 5 hours in total. We pick you up at your Samarkand hotel between 09:00 and 10:00, and the ride itself takes 1–1.5 hours.
I have never ridden a horse. Can I join?
Yes. The ride is at a calm pace and suits beginners. Tell us when you book and an instructor will ride with you – this is included in the price.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes, riders must be at least 12 years old.
Can we ride longer than 1.5 hours?
Yes. Extra riding time beyond 1.5 hours costs $25 per horse and is paid on the spot.
What should I wear?
Comfortable trousers and closed shoes. Bring a hat and sunglasses, and a light jacket: mornings in the foothills can be cooler than in the city.
Does the tour run all year?
Yes, every day all year round. It is a private tour, so we confirm your date, hotel and pick-up time with you in advance.
How do I pay?
In cash on the day of the tour, or online by a payment link that we send you.
