Chapan Travel Reviews 

My father and I went for a 14 day private tour of Uzbekistan with Chapan Travel. From the beginning, they were very professional and responsive. They were also very flexible and accommodating with our requests, and we sent multiple mails, changing our mind about particular visits, they were patient throughout. Also had great suggestions and advice. THe owner was very kind, and responded quickly to any queries, on mail and phone, and stayed in contact throughout. They planned our itinerary, provided guides and did all the transport bookings and arrangements, they can also book accommodation. The vehicles used for transport are very comfortable. THe prices are very reasonable. The guides and drivers were genuinely wonderful-I had read up quite a bit before my trip but the guides, and the drivers too, were so knowledgeable and interactive, that they provided so much nuance and context, so you even understand the contemporary economics of the country. They planned out the days sights very well too, so it wasn't too tiring. I must mention them all by name because they were so good: Mr.Babur, Mr.Ummid, Ms.Niloufer, Ms. Farangis, Mr.Feridun. I cannot recommend this tour agency enough, I'm very particular about how I want a trip planned, and they were patient and wonderful

My wife and I just returned from an amazing two weeks (April 1-14) in Uzbekistan arranged by Aliya Japarova and Chapan Travel. I tried to arrange this tour myself (as I always do), but I had only one week to sort it out since our original plan to travel to Jordan was cancelled at the last minute by the conflict in the Persian Gulf. I discovered quickly that many options for places to stay and modes of travel during high season in Uzbekistan were fully booked, so I turned to Caravanistan for help. They put me in touch with Aliya, and in that one week before our departure from Atlanta, she arranged point-to-point planes, trains, and private vehicles between Tashkent, Nukus, Moynaq, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, then back to Tashkent, plus hotels, tour guides, and transportation in all of those locations. Given a month or two to plan, I could have made most of these arrangements on my own, but I would still have not experienced even half of what we did. Aliya’s planning is so concise that while each day was jammed with sites and visits, we still had plenty of time for leisurely exploring on our own.

Aliya greeted our 1:00 AM arrival from Istanbul, took us to our hotel, gave us vouchers for all of the trip, and even presented us with some lovely ikat welcome gifts. The hotels were all very nice (none were a disappointment), centrally located, and staffed with friendly, English-speaking employees who catered to our every need… which was mostly extra coffee at all times of day! Every tour guide had absolutely encyclopedic knowledge of the history, religion, culture, and crafts of each region we visited. And the drivers were not only professional and careful, but also, like the tour guides, delightful to get to know personally. We swapped personal stories as well as WhatsApp numbers, so we are friends with several now that we are back home in the States.

I like planning my travels. I like the satisfaction of figuring out what to do when my surroundings are different and confusing. But two weeks is a short amount of time to see a country as large as Uzbekistan and as filled with staggeringly beautiful sites as anywhere in the world. I simply could not have had such a complete adventure without the help of Aliya and Chapan Travel. My wife and I are planning to go back to Central Asia for the remaining “Stans,” and we will certainly use Aliya’s expertise and connections when we do.

We have just completed a 5 week private tour of all 5 Stans, organised by Aliya and her team at Chapan travel. I have only good things to say, Aliya was truly fantastic to deal with - she worked with us to build the right trip for us, and kept in touch throughout our journey. I can highly recommend Aliya and would happily engage them again. Thank you!

Alyia and her team offered us a very rich and pleasant tour. The communication has been smooth and easy and they were able to meet all our requests. I would highly recommend this agency for your trip tu Uzbekistan!

5/5 super well organized, guides amazing. Great coordination between Uzbek, Tuurkmen and Tajikistan. Would recommend!

Thanks to Aliya and her team, I was able to focus on just being out and about, doing all things touristy, each day of my trip across Uzbekistan! Logistics taken care of, including a surprise headache (luggage taking a little detour all by itself). I'm glad to have worked with Chapan Travel.

My wife and I had an amazing 8-10 day trip to Uzbekistan. This included Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarqand. Everything was organized so well. The vans and particularly our drivers were amazing. I especially want to make a shout out to our extremely knowledgeable and experienced travel guides. Some deep knowledge about history and culture; very friendly and gave us amazing suggestions for our free time and meals. Thank you for making this such an amazing experience.

I recently had the pleasure of traveling through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan through a tour organized by Aliya and I cannot recommend her enough!
From the very start, her availability and patience made it easy to craft a tailor-made itinerary that perfectly matched our interests.

Her communication was consistently clear and prompt, both before and during the trip. The organization of all the transits was impeccable, making my journey completely stress-free. We never had to worry about logistics; everything was handled seamlessly.

Additionally, the drivers and guides provided by Aliya were very professional and friendly, making each part of the trip enjoyable.

If you're looking for a flawless travel experience in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, look no further—Aliya is the best!

This was the best trip for us in the last 4 years! Aliya and her team were extraordinary - 10/10 for organisation, knowledge, friendliness and performing under stress (as we had some last minute changes). It was really a pleasure to meet her and I would return anytime to her beautiful country. I will definitely recommend her to all my friends - I think Ouzbekistan is a country that deserves more tourists. Thank you.

I have recently returned from a 10-day trip to Uzbekistan and, thanks to the fantastic organisation of Aliya Japanova, I had an amazing and stress-free holiday - it was undoubtedly a trip of a lifetime. Although I had always wanted to visit the Silk Road cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand, I was naturally somewhat hesitant about visiting Uzbekistan in August, in particular on my first solo trip. However, after being recommended Aliya Japanova’s services by a colleague, I contacted her about organising my trip to Uzbekistan at relatively short notice and Aliya was able to come up with a brilliant, tailor-made itinerary for me. During my time in Uzbekistan, Aliya’s selection of internal flights, trains, and drivers meant that each stage of my journey proceeded as planned and without any hassle. Given how jam-packed my itinerary was (which included spending a night in a yurt camp and visiting Sentob Village), this was no small achievement. In addition, Aliya selected hotels and guesthouses which had lots of character, along with being very well located and comfortable. In summary, I would wholeheartedly recommend Aliya Japanova’s services if you’re considering a trip to Uzbekistan!

I am 72 years old and have long dreamed of visiting the famous Silk Road cities of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent in the steps of Marco Polo and so many others. Aliya Japanova and her colleagues at Chapan Travel helped make this possible. They organized an excellent 8 day itinerary for me and provided knowledgeable guides and drivers in each city, as well as intra-country rail and air links as appropriate. I can’t say enough about the warmth and hospitality of the Chapan crew and the Uzbek people in general. The hotels were small, comfortable, and located within walking distance of the primary sights. If you have a fascination with this part of the world, wait no longer to plan your visit. You will be in good hands!

My wife and I joined a 13-day tour to Turkmenistan and Tajikistan (transit in Uzbekistan). At first we were a bit scared as we don't know the language and do very little about these countries except portrayed by the travel books. We felt extremely fortunate that we had been arranged by Chapan Travel highly recommended by our tour leaders in Hong Kong. We were well received at the airport and the borders between the countries (what a relief to see someone welcoming us after the ordeals at the land borders!). The drivers and local guides are extremely professional and helpful and their hospitality far exceeded my expectation. They serve as great cultural ambassadors for their countries. I am a volunteer docent in Hong Kong and I have learned a lot from them to present the culture of their countries. Frankly speaking, in my eyes, the tourist destinations we visited in these two countries cannot be compared with those in the developed countries, especially the infrastructure and toilet facilities, but the passion and the enthusiasm of these guides and drivers made up a most memorable travel experience. A big round of applause to the tour operators, guides and drivers, and all friendly people we met during the journey.

Very trustworthy and honest company, and they take every single details seriously, and recommends the best hotels available. Highly recommended for their services.