"Yurts, camels and Aidarkul
Apr 2026 • Couples
Were in April 2026 on this tour. Communicative freight forwarder Mukhtarjon picked us up from Bukhara's hotel this morning and we set off for the yurt camp. On the way visited a ceramics workshop in Gijuvan(very enjoyed), Lake Aydarkul. Of the whole trip, we liked the lake the least, in my opinion, visiting it made no sense, as it is not the season and everything is in a desolate state. You could swim, the water in April was somewhere +17, but pushed the smell of rotten fish away from the water. Theoretically, you could lower the overall grade for that, you need to...
The conditions are ascetic at the camp in the yurt, but we, used to camping conditions, are not used to it. Amenities were outside.
Very welcoming hosts and delicious food. I really enjoyed the camel ride, but it only lasted 10 minutes... Skating observed local gophers and turtles.
In the evening campfire and songs to the Kazakh 2 x string domra.
There were many foreigners, several groups Italian, French, Americans, Germans and Japanese :)
They slept in the morning and then made their way to Samarkand via Nurata. There visited the fortress of Alexander the Great in the 3rd century BC (or rather what is left of it). Those who love the ruins will come in, the rest of us won't be interested. Little remains of the fortress itself.
Arrived in Samarkand already at 1 p.m.
In total, you can recommend to those who love nature, animals and are not afraid of ascetic sleeping conditions without toilet and shower in the room.
Aidarkul I would discuss with the operator if you're going out of season, it's a waste of time and money"
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Yasmina B
Unknown
Apr 2026
"Super Excursion recommandée
Apr 2026 • Friends
We received a very warm welcome from the representative who came to see us at the hotel and then introduced us to our guide, Mukhtar. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him, as he was very kind, attentive, and answered all our questions during our stay. The night in the yurt was superb, and the location with the sunset was exceptional."
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Taz A
Unknown
Apr 2026
"Booked 4 days with an English speaking guide for Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand.
Excellent communication from Yusufjon. Guides were very knowledgeable and welcoming.
Fully recommend Travel Bliss if you are looking for a guide. 👍🏾👍🏾"
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Antonino Spatola
Unknown
Mar 2026
"Great tours arranged by Travel bliss. Two days spent in Samarkand we’ve seen all the unmissable spots accompanied by a very competent guide and a great driver with a very good car!
They also arranged an unforgettable day in Tajikistan at the Seven Lakes, another not to miss iconic place just 2hours drive from Samarkand!"
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Antonino Spatola
Unknown
Mar 2026
"Great tours arranged by Travel bliss. Two days spent in Samarkand we’ve seen all the unmissable spots accompanied by a very competent guide and a great driver with a very good car!
They also arranged an unforgettable day in Tajikistan at the Seven Lakes, another not to miss iconic place just 2hours drive from Samarkand!"
"Day trip to Shakhrisabz with guide
Mar 2026
Excellent organization. The driver was on time, careful and ready to stop at our request to take pictures of the beutyfull landscape. The guide was fluent in english and has explained clearly and in details the monuments on site. He answer to all of our questions and curiosities and more. Very good experience."
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Chiara C
Unknown
Mar 2026
"Great trip to Shakhrisabz
Mar 2026 • Couples
We booked a day trip from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz with Travel Bliss and had a good experience. Our driver Axmadjon was really friendly, and made some stops along the way so we could take photos of the beautiful scenery and a quick stop at the bazar along the way. Once in the city, we met our local guide for a guided tour of the main sites (less than 2 hours).
On the way back, we stopped for lunch at a roadside restaurant with a lovely mountain view, and upon request, made an extra stop at the Paper Mill before returning to the hotel. The team was responsive and easy to communicate with. A well-organized and smooth experience!"
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Chiara Caprioli
Italy
Mar 2026
"Abbiamo prenotato con Travel Bliss una gita di un giorno da Samarcanda a Shakhrisabz e ci siamo trovati molto bene! Il nostro autista, Axmadjon, simpatico e disponibile, ci ha accompagnato con diverse soste lungo il tragitto per fare foto ai bellissimi paesaggi. Arrivati in città, abbiamo incontrato la guida che ci ha spiegato i luoghi principali. Al ritorno, pranzo in un ristorante lungo la strada con vista sulle montagne e, su nostra richiesta, una fermata extra alla Paper Mill prima di rientrare in hotel. Team reattivo e disponibile, esperienza ben organizzata!"
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A S
Unknown
Mar 2026
"Great tour to the Yurt camp with our driver Hassan from Bukhara to Samarkand"
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Sara Pietracupa
Unknown
Mar 2026
"Ho prenotato un tour con questa agenzia del lago Aydar e del deserto, tutto in giornata da Samarcanda. Il driver è stato eccezionale. Super disponibile e guidava molto bene. In più per un cambio di programma dell’ultimo momento abbiamo deciso di cancellare la notte nel campo di yurte e di fare il tour in giornata e sia l’agenzia Travel Bliss che il driver si sono dimostrati super disponibili e professionali. Consigliatissimo"
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yosimoto HIDEKO
japan
Mar 2026
"満足!
Mar 2026
I chose this driver-only tour because I wanted to see the World Heritage site and explore at my own pace. The driver arrived earlier than the scheduled departure time and was waiting for me. It was also great that he allowed me to take photos at beautiful scenic spots. We spent two and a half hours sightseeing after arriving, and I was very satisfied. It took 20 minutes to go to the end and back, so it would have been even better if the driver had dropped me off at the end. (Perhaps there's a designated parking area.) The return journey was congested, and I was worried about making my train on time, so I was very grateful that, for a small additional fee, the driver picked up my luggage from the hotel and drove me directly to the station. Thank you so much for driving safely but also hurrying to stop right in front of the station 30 minutes before my train departure time!"