Uzbekistan has developed a comprehensive roadmap to promote active and outdoor tourism, drawing on best practices from mountainous countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, Austria, France, and Georgia.
According to Kazinform, 162 natural sites across five regions have been identified as high-potential locations for outdoor activities. These include 88 mountains and ranges, 21 lakes, 20 waterfalls, 18 caves, and 15 mountain peaks.
Standardized Extreme Sports and Digital Permits
A unified framework will be introduced for establishing and registering extreme tourism attractions, such as ziplines, alpine coasters, bungee jumping, rope parks, and suspension bridges. To streamline travel to mountainous and border zones, permit processes will be fully digitized through the Single Interactive State Services Portal, with issuance guaranteed within 10 days.
Guide Certification and Regional Aviation Development
Special focus is given to training mountain guides according to international standards, supported by new regional training centers. Furthermore, a unified “Small Aviation” platform will be launched to improve light aircraft operations, expand pilot training, and restore regional airfields for tourism purposes.
Customs Duty Exemptions for Operators
To reduce costs for tourism businesses, Uzbekistan plans to eliminate customs duties from 2027 to 2030 on imports of active tourism equipment, including ATVs, off-road vehicles, campers, jet skis, paragliders, and mountain gear.
These measures are expected to boost employment, introduce new tourism products, and elevate safety standards. Notably, Kazakhstan remains one of the top source markets for visitors traveling to Uzbekistan.
