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Kolkhoz: Private visit to the cotton farmers' village 20% OFF
Samarkand, Central Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
$144.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Unique Kolkhoz Experience in Samarkand offers a deep dive into the life of a former Soviet collective farm. Engage with local villagers and immerse yourself in the rich culture of rural Uzbekistan.
- 🌾 Walk through cotton fields and assist in the farming work, experiencing the agricultural practices firsthand.
- 👩🌾 Meet ex-kolkhozians and share heartwarming moments over a traditional lunch, gaining insight into their daily lives.
- 🌊 Stroll along the banks of the Zeravchan River, exploring its dry basin and understanding the critical water issues facing Central Asia.
- 🐟 Visit local fish and bee farms, enjoying the fruits of their labor and learning about sustainable practices.
- 🇫🇷 For French-speaking travelers, opportunities to meet students learning French can be arranged, enhancing your cultural exchange.
- 🌱 Discover seasonal activities like silkworm breeding in April-May and cotton picking in September, tailored to your visit.
- 🛍️ Stop by the vibrant Payshanba Bazar market on Thursdays, where you can find everything from livestock to local delicacies.
- 🍽️ Savor a traditional Uzbek dish, “Palov,” during lunch at a local’s home, experiencing authentic flavors and hospitality.
- 👶 Infants and small children can ride in prams or strollers, making this experience accessible for families.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Excursion to an ex-Kolkhoz
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Meals in a family setting;
- The accompanying guide speaking French or English;
- Private transportation
- Personal expenses;
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On the way, you can visit the Payshanba Bazar market. This typical market takes place every Thursday between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. It is intended for the sale of everything: livestock, clothing, food. This visit which allows you to encounter authentic Uzbekistan will remain engraved in your memory for a moment.
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You arrive at the village around 10 a.m., meeting the family around welcome tea (1 hour). You walk towards the Zeravchan river, the waters of which are entirely used for irrigation. You discover the dry basin and the crops grown in the riverbed, including a fish farm. This walk will allow you to discover the scale of the water problem in Central Asia, one of the driest areas on the planet. (4.5 km on foot, 2h30) Lunch at “Palov”, the traditional Uzbek dish, at a local’s home (2 hours). You go to cotton fields as far as the eye can see. Cotton is sown in April and it flowers in early June. The harvest is done in September and October. Thus, you discover the cotton plantations in their evolving phase depending on the month of visit. You stop at a beekeeper who produces cotton honey. You discover its farm and its cotton honey (2.5 km on foot, 2h30). Return to Samarkand at the end of the day.
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A school in the countryside that still teaches French as a foreign language. You can take a tour and meet the students in this village school. You must notify the school authority of your visit so that your visit does not disrupt the running of classes. The visit is only by permission of the school administration and must be booked in advance.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Kolkhoz: Private visit to the cotton farmers' village 20% OFF
Samarkand, Central Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
$144.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!