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A building with a large mural, a fountain with Olympic rings, a tall skyscraper, and a cityscape with a sunset. 1
A metallic object with text 'SOLAR FURNACE UZBEKISTAN' and a contact number. 2
A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a river, and a mountainous backdrop. 3
A large solar power installation with multiple panels, a central building, and a mountainous landscape in the background. 4
A modern building with a unique design, surrounded by a mountainous landscape and a clear sky. 5
By Uzbekistan Experiences
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$133 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Uzbekistan’s scientific heritage on a 6-hour day trip from Tashkent. Explore the Big Solar Furnace for around 90 minutes with a local science specialist, learn how concentrated sunlight is used for high-temperature research, then visit New Tashkent, New Uzbekistan Park, and a local vineyard.

Activity location

  • The Sun Solar Furnace & Heliocomplex
    • 102226, Changikhisarak, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Sun Solar Furnace & Heliocomplex
    • 102226, Changikhisarak, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan

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Private Tour + Experiment

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Solar Furnace Experiment
Private Tour + Solar Experimen: Included when sunlight and facility
Private tour
Private car/SUV or minivan: Private car/SUV for 1–3 guests; private minivan for 4–5 guests.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$122.82 x 2 AdultsNZ$245.64
Paid at activityNZ$17.54
Total
Price is NZ$263.18

Tashkent: Big Solar Furnace, New Tashkent & Vineyard Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$114.05 x 2 AdultsNZ$228.10
Paid at activityNZ$17.54
Total
Price is NZ$245.64

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local science-guide service at the Solar Furnace
  • Inclusions
    Transport by air-conditioned SUV or minivan, depending on group size
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Parking fees
  • Inclusions
    Hotel or agreed-address pickup and drop-off in Tashkent
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks other than the included bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Solar Furnace entrance ticket: approximately US$5 per person, paid on-site
  • Exclusions
    Optional wine tasting, meals, and additional winery services paid separately

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour involves light walking and some standing outdoors. Upper-level access at the Solar Furnace is by lift. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Contact us before booking if you have specific mobility or accessibility needs.

Activity itinerary

The Sun Solar Furnace & Heliocomplex

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the Parkent Solar Furnace with a local science guide during an approximately 90-minute visit. Learn how its mirrors concentrate sunlight and discover the purpose and history of this Soviet-era research complex. Upper-level access is by lift. The Solar Furnace entrance ticket is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately on-site. Local science-guide service is included.

Yangi Toshkent Qurilish Shtabi

  • 30m
Get a glimpse of New Tashkent, an emerging urban development project, and hear about plans for the future city from your guide. This optional stop covers publicly accessible areas only. The area is still under construction; entry to the construction headquarters, buildings, or restricted work zones is not included. The visit depends on available time and local access restrictions and may be shortened or skipped.

New Uzbekistan Park

  • 30m
Enjoy a walk through New Uzbekistan Park, viewing its landscaped grounds, Independence Monument, and monuments reflecting Uzbekistan’s history. Your guide will introduce the significance of the site, with time for photographs. This optional stop lasts approximately 30 minutes and depends on guest preferences, available time, and park access.

Uzumfermer Winery

  • 30m
Visit Uzumfermer vineyard to discover the surroundings and learn about local grape-growing traditions. Depending on availability, you may choose wine tasting or a meal at your own expense. Wine tasting, meals, and additional winery services are not included in the tour price. This optional stop lasts approximately 30 minutes and depends on guest preferences, available time, and winery access.

Location

Activity location

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    The Sun Solar Furnace & Heliocomplex
    • 102226, Changikhisarak, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Sun Solar Furnace & Heliocomplex
    • 102226, Changikhisarak, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan

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