Cooking Sumalak with a Local Family

This tour provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:
The tour operator makes a significant contribution to the support of local economy and promotion of national culture and historical lore.

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative:
With this tour, the operators not only attempt to introduce guests to the masterpieces of Oriental architecture, dating back to as far as the 9th century, but to share with them Uzbek culture, being expressed in the celebration of Navruz. In striving for sustainable tourism, Afsona Travel supports, shares and propagates the cultural and historical lore of Uzbekistan by offering tours that involve acquaintance with Uzbek cultural and architectural heritage, nature of the country as well as customs and traditions. They seek to deliver the best product to the traveller with a desire to make a positive contribution to the development of the destination.

For that reason, apart from promotion of culture, Afsona Travel makes a sizable economic contribution to the local community by partnering with local accommodation providers, owners of national houses and local restaurants. They also give support to local craftsmen by including acquaintance with local traditional crafts and organizing shopping at local bazaars, workshops and souvenir shops in the tour content.