Tashkent: Amirsoy Cable Car, Chimgan & Charvak Lake Day Trip

Three Mountain Stops in One Day, Without Renting a Car or Figuring Out the Roads

You ride a cable car to a 2,099-meter summit, hike or explore Chimgan Mountain's meadows and peaks, and finish at turquoise Charvak Lake with time to swim or relax. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch with tea or drinks, and all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you show up and the day unfolds without logistics.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mountain tour: Amirsoy, Chimgan, Charvak

• Meet driver and guide in Tashkent
• Travel to Amirsoy Resort
• Enjoy Amirsoy activities and spa
• Explore Chimgan Mountain and cable car
• Visit Charvak Lake for relaxation
• Return to Tashkent

The experience

You're sitting in an air-conditioned van at 7am, and the driver is already pointing out which peaks you'll see by afternoon. The road from Tashkent climbs fast: within an hour you're at Amirsoy Resort, where a modern cable car takes you up to 2,099 meters in about fifteen minutes. The Western Tian Shan range spreads out below you in every direction, and the air is so clear you can see the valleys fold into each other. It's the kind of view that makes you understand why people escape the city on weekends.

After Amirsoy, the tour moves to Chimgan Mountain itself: the historic heart of the range, where locals have been coming since Soviet times. Your English-speaking guide walks you through the meadows or points out the cable car options if you want another vantage point. Horse riding and ATV rides are available on-site if you want to add them, but most people just walk, breathe the mountain air, and take photos. The pace is unhurried. By midday you've eaten green somsa and mountain tea (or ice cream and cold drinks if it's summer), and you're already thinking about the next stop.

Charvak Lake arrives in the afternoon: a shock of turquoise water ringed by mountains, the kind of color that looks almost unreal until you're standing at the shore. You can swim, walk the viewpoint where the tour stops for photos, or add a boat ride or jet ski if the mood strikes. The whole day trip from Tashkent takes about ten hours, but it doesn't feel rushed because the stops are spaced so you're not just collecting checkmarks. You get picked up from your hotel and dropped back, which means no navigating mountain roads yourself or haggling over transport.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or airport pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking guide and driver for the full ten hours, cable car access to Amirsoy's 2,099-meter summit, stops at Chimgan Mountain with optional hiking, arrival at Charvak Lake with time to swim or relax, lunch with green somsa and mountain tea (or ice cream and cold drinks in summer), complimentary bottled water, photo stops at the Charvak viewpoint, and all fuel, parking, and road fees. Optional paid activities like horse riding, ATV rides, boat tours, and jet ski rentals are available on-site.

Options for this experience

3 options

Classic Mountain TourGuide in English · 08:00Lasts 8 hours (8–9 hours depending on the season). Departs at 8:00 AM and returns to Tashkent at about 5:00–6:00 PM. Pickup is included.

Private tour for 1–3 guestsUp to 3 people · Guide in English · 08:00, 09:00 and 09:30Enjoy traditional green somsa served with mountain tea during the tour. A private vehicle is reserved exclusively for your group of up to 3 guests. The tour is yours alone, offering more flexibility and personalized attention. Pickup is included.

All-Inclusive Private (Max 3)Up to 6 people · Guide in English · 08:00VIP private mountain experience for up to 3 guests, priced per booking at a flat $265. Includes lunch at a local restaurant serving traditional Uzbek cuisine, a maximum of 3 guests, the Amirsoy cable car and horse riding, a flexible schedule, and pickup.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Mirzo

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you want to see Tashkent's mountain side in one day without arranging your own transport or timing three separate stops: the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all the logistics, leaving you free to walk, swim, and take in the views.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the full day trip from Tashkent?

About 10 hours total, including travel time, stops at each location, and return to your hotel.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup, English-speaking guide and driver, cable car to Amirsoy, transport to Chimgan and Charvak Lake, lunch (green somsa and tea in winter/spring, or ice cream and cold drinks in summer), bottled water, and photo stops. Optional activities like horse riding, ATV rides, boat rides, and jet ski are paid separately on-site.

Can I swim at Charvak Lake?

Yes, swimming is possible. The tour includes time at the lake, and you can bring swimwear if you want to go in.

Is this tour available year-round?

Yes. In winter, Amirsoy becomes a ski resort with snow-covered peaks. Spring and summer offer green meadows, and autumn brings colorful foliage. The experience changes by season but the tour runs all year.

What's the fitness level required?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Most of the day involves short walks and stops. The cable car does the heavy lifting to the summit.

Do I need to book horse riding or ATV rides in advance?

No, these are optional activities available on-site at Chimgan. You can decide on the day if you want to add them.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the guide speaks English throughout the tour.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a camera, and swimwear if you plan to swim at Charvak Lake. The tour provides bottled water.