Uzbekistan · PRIVATE DRIVERS
The 13 best private car days you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.
Travel from Bukhara to Khiva through Toprakkala, Kizilkala, and Ayazkala in a private 9-hour desert transfer.
“Pavlik was our driver and he was amazing. His English was good and he showed us all the ancient sites and pointed things out along the way. We stopped at a yurt camp for lunch and arrived in khiva at perfect timing. We were so glad we did this tour and recommend it to everyone.”
Review of Tashkent airport transfers by Salam Travel, with honest advice on price, pickup, communication, comfort, delays, and value.
“Great service. Prompt communication and friendly driver, even with the chaos of the airport at 0200. Would use again.”
Review of Khiva to Bukhara fortress transfer, with Ayazkala, Toprak Kala, Kyzyl Kala, costs, timing, comfort, and booking advice.
“A great trip. Good communication with the tour company and everything was as expected. Highly recommend.”
Review of the private Bukhara to Khiva transfer via ancient fortresses, with comfort, pricing, driver notes, timing, value, and booking advice.
“The driver reached my pick hotel around 30 minutes before the scheduled time. As promised, it was a Chevvy Sedan. The car was neat and clean and silent. Driver drove safely and stopped for breaks without my having to ask for a break. The only (minor) negative was that the didn't speak any English at all. But that was not a problem.”
Samarkand airport or railway station transfer with an air-conditioned car, private pickup, name board, and flexible cancellation.
“Driver was there on time and courteous. He was bit confused about the destination but the ride was very comfortable.”
Review of a private Ayaz Kala, Toprak Kala, and Kyzyl Kala transfer from Khiva, with practical advice on stops, price, drivers, and value.
“The transfer was smooth. Communications prior to transfer via WhatsApp is clear. And the pick-up is punctual. The driver is very friendly and helpful with the help of GoogleTranslate to communicate. Recommended!”
Review of Tashkent airport and railway station transfers, covering price, pickup points, communication, waiting time, safety, and value.
“Excellent door to door service. Daniel, the driver gave good customer service and was very skillful in using Google translate to communicate with us in English. Prior to pick up, they communicate with you via WhatsApp which gives you peace of mind that they're coming. I highly recommend”
Review the private Tashkent to Samarkand transfer, with door-to-door pickup, private comfort, pricing, safety concerns, and booking tips.
“The car was excellent. Unfortunately the driver was completely reckless, speeding badly, on the phone with calls and messages while driving during all the trip (and also smoking in the car). We were also followed and then stopped by the Read more”
Review of the private Khiva to Bukhara transfer, with comfort, Amu Darya views, flexible pickup, pricing, lunch, and practical tips.
“Driver was on time, lovely guy bought me water and snacks along the way door to door service, would highly”
Review of the $15 Urgench to Khiva transfer, with practical details on timing, pickup, private transport, value, and booking risks.
“The airline changed arrival time, tried which possible way to contact the tour operators that yielded to no result these efforts included sending messages thru Viator’s chat space. Needless to say, the driver was no show - absolutely inexcusable - I have cxld all of my remaining Viator tours”
Review of Tashkent airport’s private hotel transfer, with flight tracking, nameplate pickup, English-speaking drivers, pricing, and practical tips.
“Our driver was on it! Communicated often. Sent pictures and made sure we were comfortable and taken care of- we couldn’t have asked for more.”
Review of the Bukhara to Samarkand private transfer, with advice on vehicle size, luggage, timing, price, stops, and booking.
“Initially, we thought that the long trip was by bus as per our reservation. But later the taxi came to pick us up from Amulet Hotel in Bukhara to Samarkand.”
Review of Tashkent’s private airport transfer, with door-to-door pickup, flight tracking, English-speaking drivers, pricing, and booking tips.
“I’ve had the best experiences when I book with Viator, and this one was no different. They were highly communicative and prompt, making our travel less stressful!”
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