Overview
The ultimate private science and nature escape from Tashkent. Visit the futuristic Sun Heliocomplex, one of only two solar furnaces of its kind in the world, and finish your day with a relaxed wine tasting – all in a private car with your own licensed local guide.
Highlights
- Exclusive visit to the Solar Institute “Physics-Sun” (Sun Heliocomplex)
- Watch live experiments using the heat of concentrated sunlight
- Wine tasting with 7 different wines
- 100% private tour – you choose the pickup time
- Door-to-door transport from your hotel or the airport
The Sun Heliocomplex
In the foothills of the Tian Shan mountains, a field of huge heliostat mirrors follows the sun across the sky and reflects its light onto a giant concave mirror. The concentrated sunlight creates extreme heat – enough to melt iron, stone and coins in seconds. During your visit you will learn how this unique solar furnace works, why it was built here, and see mind-blowing physical experiments powered only by the sun. It feels like stepping onto the set of a science-fiction film.
Wine tasting
After the heliocomplex, you will have the chance to taste 7 types of local wine and learn about winemaking in Uzbekistan. If you find a favourite, you can buy bottles to take home. If you are especially interested in wine, a production tour led by experts can also be arranged.
Your schedule, your way
Because this is a 100% private tour, you choose the pickup time that fits your morning routine. We can skip or swap stops based entirely on your wishes – your comfort and curiosity are our top priorities.
Seamless premium service
Enjoy private door-to-door transport from any hotel, or from the airport, within our 10 km Tashkent pickup zone. Your licensed English-speaking guide will share stories about the science, history and people of Uzbekistan along the way and is always happy to take photos of you at the best viewpoints.
Book now to secure your preferred start time.
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- I usually pick up travellers from their hotel, and sometimes from the airport or a train station. I inform the hotel reception of your full name, and at the airport or train station I meet you with a name board. We can stay in touch on WhatsApp or Telegram.
What's included
- tour guide as a driver
- Lunch
- Solar furnace institute $5 and $5 for soqoq national park
- Wine tasting
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup anywhere in Tashkent
Pickup starts at 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00Itinerary
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Sun Heliocomplex (Solar Furnace)
A day trip to the Solar Furnace Sun Institute in Parkent offers travelers a unique blend of scientific exploration and scenic beauty. Here's what you can typically expect to see and do: At the Solar Furnace Institute: The Big Solar Furnace: Witness the impressive scale of the heliocomplex, one of only two of its kind in the world. The large parabolic concentrator with its thousands of mirrors is a sight to behold. Heliostat Field: Explore the field of numerous large, flat mirrors (heliostats) that automatically track the sun and reflect its rays towards the central concentrator. Concentrator Tower: You might have the opportunity to climb the technological tower that houses the concentrator. From the top, you can often get panoramic views of the surrounding Parkent Valley and the Tien Shan Mountains. Be aware that as of May 2025, the elevator to the observation deck is reported to be out of order, requiring a climb up several flights of stairs. Solar Energy Museum
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Hazrati Ali Mosque
Nearby Solar university there is a Hazrati Ali mosque and people say that the follower of Muhammad messanger Hazrati Ali lived in this teritory for a while for his respect Hazrati Ali mosque was established and 2002 recontracted by government. You will see long stairs to the top and amazing nature and on top there is big tree people rest under the tree and drink from well and people pray in attractif islamic mosque
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Nature walk
This is nature places with high trees and some rarely find grasses which was mentioned in red book. If you like nature and to hike is best place. Nearby here there is cafe where you can relax in uzbek traditional supa and have lunch Shashlik.
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure: 100% refund.
- Less notice than that, or a no-show: 0% refund.
Times are local Tashkent time (UTC+5).