—A GROUP TRIP
Uzbekistan,
together.
Eight days along the silk road for women craving adventure, hands- on culture, connection, and stories nobody back home can top.
DATES
April 24-May 1, 2027
$4,238 USD ($199 deposit only)
Shared occupancy +550 for a private room
INVESTMENT
Tashkent ♦ Samarkand ♦ Bukhara ♦ Khiva
Why UZBEKISTAN
Untapped beauty.
There are roughly 25 million videos of the same ten famous places. And then there's Uzbekistan. This is where the old Silk Road ran, which means centuries of traders, scholars, and travelers passed through, leaving behind some of the most jaw-dropping architecture on the planet.
Tilework so intricate you'll fill your camera roll before lunch. Bazaars that have been running for centuries. Bread that comes out of a clay oven looking like art.
It’s exactly the kind of destination women say they’re craving but exactly the kind they'd never plan alone without feeling overwhelmed. Different alphabet. Unfamiliar region. Train schedules that make your head spin.
Which is why you don't have to plan any of it. You just show up.
THE JOURNEY
Eight days, mapped with care
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Welcome to Uzbekistan!!
Most international flights arrive in Tashkent between 9pm on the 23rd and 5am on the 24th (your hotel on April 23 is included). You will be met at the airport, check into the hotel, and sleep off the flight.
At 10:00am we start our city tour: modern and Soviet-era Tashkent, the Tashkent Metro (stations so beautiful people photograph the subway on purpose), and the lively Chorsu Bazaar, bursting with spices, bread, and fresh produce. We will have a welcome lunch at a traditional plov center, then briefly visit the State Museum of Applied Arts.
Evening free to rest, soak in the pool and hot tub, and beat the jet lag, guilt-free.
Meals included: breakfast + welcome lunch
Accommodation: Swissotel, Tashkent (or similar)
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After breakfast, we’ll take the high-speed train to Samarkand (about 2.5 hours). We arrive in the jewel of the Silk Road and head straight into a guided tour of the majestic Registan Square.
Lunch will be inside a traditional national house with a hands-on masterclass making Uzbek manti dumplings.
After hotel check-in and a short rest, we do some short sightseeing before dinner.
Meals included: breakfast + lunch with dumpling masterclass 🥟
Accommodation: AD Belagio, Samarkand (or similar)
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This morning we’ll visit The Ulugh Beg Observatory, where a king was mapping stars in the 1400s, and Shah-i-Zinda, a corridor of blue tile so striking every group goes quiet walking through it.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant, followed by our our silk shawl painting workshop... the souvenir you'll actually keep. You’ll have free time to relax or shop or visit the impressive Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and the Registan Square, fully illuminated at night.
Meals included: breakfast + lunch
Accommodation: AD Belagio, Samarkand (or similar)
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This morning we will take the high-speed train to Bukhara (about 2 hours), a true living museum of the Silk Road.
We visit the elegant Summer Palace of the last Emir, have lunch, and check into our hotel.
In the evening we will have a walking tour through the atmospheric old town, capped with a traditional folk performance inside the centuries-old madrasa.
Meals included: breakfast + lunch
Accommodation: Shahriston, Bukhara (or similar)
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Today is a full day in historic Bukhara with a visit to so many historic spots that will once again have you in awe.
After lunch, we will go to our Suzani embroidery workshop followed by free time in Bukhara's famous Dome Bazaars... artisan textiles, ceramics, spices, jewelry, and handmade crafts. (This is your shopping day. Consider yourself warned.)
Meals included: breakfast + lunch
Accommodation: Shahriston, Bukhara (or similar)
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Today we will take the high-speed train to Khiva (about 3.5 hours)... and if the train isn't running that day, we drive through the beautiful desert with stops along the way (honestly, women fight over which version is better).
We will check into our hotel, have lunch, and then take free time for an independent wander inside the ancient walls of Itchan Kala, Khiva's extraordinary UNESCO-listed open-air museum city.
Meals included: breakfast + lunch
Accommodation: Zarafshon Boutique Hotel, Khiva (or similar)
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We will start our day with a walking heritage tour with a tea break overlooking the ancient city.
We will take in sunset views from the old city walls followed by a farewell dinner in traditional Uzbek style... with women who were strangers seven days ago and now know your whole story.
Meals included: breakfast + farewell dinner
Accommodation: Zarafshon Boutique Hotel, Khiva (or similar)
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Today you will be transported to the Urgench Airport (about 45 minutes), and after many hugs goodbye, you fly home. Well... a version of you flies home. That's kind of the point.
Meals included: breakfast
Some notes about itineraries:
Free time is a feature, not a gap. During each open block you'll get options — wander solo, join a friend, or rest. Choose your own adventure.
Travel being what it is, itineraries occasionally shift for closures or weather. We roll with it and find something even better.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
I’ll be with you every step
Before Trip:
✔ Virtual meetup of all the women
✔ Packing lists and guides
✔ Language lesson :)
✔ Flight help if requested
✔ WhatsApp group chat
During Trip:
✔ Airport meet & greet and ALL airport transfers (yes, the 2am arrival)
✔ Private van & high-speed train throughout the whole trip
✔ 8 nights in 3, 4, and 5 star hotels — including the Swissotel in Tashkent.
✔ 15 meals total: breakfast daily + one big lunch or dinner
✔ City tours in every location, built on stories and history, not just photo stops
✔ Manti dumpling masterclass 🥟, silk shawl painting 🎨, Suzani embroidery workshop 🧵
✔ A local Uzbek female guide with us from start to finish
✔ A traditional folklore show, a tea ceremony, and a bread-making demo
✔ Market & bazaar visits for street snacks and shopping
✔ Entrance fees to all sites listed
✔ Porterage at the hotels + 1L of water per person, per day
✔ Free time for swimming, journaling, shopping, or wandering
✔ 2 reflection workshops with me... because I'm not flying you across the world just for pictures
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Plan for these separately.
✘ Roundtrip flight to/from Uzbekistan
✘ Travel insurance (required)
✘ Meals not listed in itinerary + any alcohol
✘ Gratuity for driver, trip guides, hotel housekeeping, etc
✘ Visas if applicable (none required for US citizens!)
$4,238 USD
per person, shared occupancy. $199 deposit.
YOUR HOST
Meet Alyssa.
As a certified travel coach for women, I am always asked, “What if I’m lonely or bored or scared on my solo trip?” Or, “I don’t know how to solo travel!”
Women saw me traveling solo and wanted to know how I did it— how to stop waiting on friend circles or partners, on kids getting older, on stress fading. That’s how my group trips were born.
Solo, but not alone!
My favorite thing about leading group trips is seeing women’s faces light up as they gain confidence and connect to the places and people they meet.
All without lifting a finger.
You get to show up. I’ve got the rest.
IN THEIR WORDS
From past Solo Girl Wander-ers.
“This trip gave me all the college dorm vibes again—late-night laughs, both deep and silly conversations, amazing food, and nonstop adventures. Because we didn’t all know each other well, it created space for openness, surprise, and genuine connection. Solo Girl Wanders did an amazing job curating such a memorable experience for us.” —Melinda, Morocco Group Trip 2025
“Having Alyssa plan the trip cut out hours of research and decision making and it was nice to be a follower and not a leader. It was nice to give up that responsibility!”—Katie, Europe Group Trip 2024
“Alyssa was an amazing host and guide; it was like traveling with a really cool friend that showed you all the great places! I had such an amazing time on this trip! Thanks again for leading our group and being our reina [queen].” —Kathy, Guatemala Group Trip 2026
Our girls’ trip with Solo Girl Wanders was action-packed, full of cultural experiences, and incredibly educational. Traveling with Alyssa made every moment—from the colorful souks of Marrakech to our desert adventures—even more special, blending fun and connection with a deeper understanding of Moroccan traditions. It was the perfect adventure for women who want meaningful travel.” —Sharon, Morocco Group Trip 2025
“Having traveled extensively throughout my life, letting go of the plan was not easy. Alyssa really had it all locked down. I have and would recommend Solo Girl Wanders as a great way to travel for those who need help planning or just don't want to go alone & can rest assured they are in excellent hands.” —Miles, Guatemala Group Trip 2026
THIS TRIP IS FOR YOU IF YOU…
Come as you are—with an open heart and adventurous spirit.
✔ You are kind, thoughtful, self-aware, and drama free.
✔ You are eager to learn about a different culture most people can’t find on a map (yet).
✔ You understand that things don’t operate as they do back home so you go with the flow.
✔ You celebrate differences and stay curious.
✔ You want to support women and let them support you.
✔ You are ready to say yes and open to what changes.
✔ You like to laugh and have fun. Life is too short to be serious all the time!
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The details that turn a trip into a memory.
6-12 women only
Connection without overwhelm
Hands on culture
Dumplings, silk painting, embroidery, folk show…not just history tours
Alyssa as your host
Leading with compassion, clarity, and safety…and has done this numerous times before
Fun + depth
Bazaar shopping days AND reflection workshops
A local Uzbek guide
Her stories ARE the itinerary
History that awes
The Silk Road, an often overlooked part of history
FAQ
Everything you’re wondering.
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Fly into Tashkent (TAS). The trip ends in Khiva with a transfer to Urgench Airport (UGC), so book a multi-city ticket (into Tashkent, home from Urgench).
If you decide you want to fly roundtrip to/from Tashkent, you can take a short flight from Urgench at the end of the trip back to Tashkent on Uzbekistan Airways.
I'm happy to help you figure out your routing.
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Yes! I recommend “cancel for any reason” insurance, but at a minimum you must purchase medical coverage and post-departure coverage.
Buy insurance within 10-14 days of your first trip payment for maximum coverage options since some insurance won’t cover pre-existing conditions if you wait.
I recommend, and am proud to partner with Wanderwell, a Certified B Corporation travel insurance provider that makes it as simple as possible. They don’t overwhelm you with options, offering just a few modern, benefit-packed trip protection plans that can cover the most common travel perils related to trip cancellation, trip interruption, trip delay, travel Medical Expenses, baggage & personal effects, Emergency Medical Evacuation, and more.
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This is the most common question because no one wants to be on a group trip with a bunch of negative or whining people. Am I right?
Typical travelers on Solo Girl Wanders’ trips are energized by diverse cultures, positive energy, and trying new experiences. They go with the flow that travel requires flexibility.
The majority of the women on my trips are between 35 and 55 years old but I have had travelers from 22-76 years old. If you have an open heart, an adventurous spirit, a positive outlook, and can move with ease, then age is just a number!
*Note, you must be at least 21 years of age.
Read my group code of conduct here for a better understanding of the requirements for all women who join my trips.
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Don’t worry, I’ve got you! I will send you packing guides, language tips, and some travel tools. We will also meet virtually before the trip where you can ask questions and we can get to know each other.
In addition, a WhatsApp group chat will be created a few weeks before the trip to help you along the way.
Plus, you can send me a message if you need something.
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Because of the small, intimate nature of this trip, I will not be able to offer any refunds. I have to pay the vendors in Uzbekistan and many of them have no refund policies as well. Please purchase trip insurance with “cancel for any reason” if you’re not sure! DM me if you need help with this.
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This trip blends exploration and down time.
We are moving every 2 nights (4 hotels total). So if you’re someone who wants to see places, feel adventurous, and needs just a little bit of down time each day, this is for you.
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I totally get it! You will have 1 pre-trip call to meet all the women on the trip plus everyone will fill out a form about sleeping preferences (sound machine vs silence, stay up late vs get to bed early, etc). This is intended to match you with a person that will be the best fit for your sleep habits.
If you know you snore and/or want your own privateroom, please book that upon checkout.
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It is fairly easy to not eat meat on this trip. Please know that some dishes like plov are cooked in animal fat.
This trip would not be ideal for vegan or gluten-free ladies.
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Yes! You have an option to make a deposit and then payments along the way. You will see all the details on the payment option page.
If a voice is saying, “I’m not sure” — let’s talk.
STILL ON THE FENCE?
Book a 20-minute call and we’ll talk through what’s holding you back. No pressure. Ever.