4.9
4.9
- Duration
- 2 days
- Tour type
- Private
- Starts
- Samarkand or Bukhara
- Runs
- March-November
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24 hours before
Overview
This 2-day tour connects Samarkand and Bukhara through the Nuratau Mountains and can start from either city.
This experience is designed for travelers who want to move between Samarkand and Bukhara while discovering rural Uzbekistan.
Accommodation is provided in village guesthouses with hot water available. Bathrooms and showers are shared (one shower and toilet for 2–3 rooms). Meals are prepared by local families, and guests may observe or participate in the cooking process. Vegetarian options are available.
Wi-Fi is available at guesthouses. Mobile internet may be limited due to the mountainous location, which is generally not considered an issue by guests seeking a nature-focused experience.
Walking between villages is optional. Guests may walk, ride horses or donkeys (optional, extra cost), or use vehicle transfers.
Highlights
- Flexible start: Samarkand or Bukhara
- Authentic village guesthouse experience
- Optional hiking, horse or donkey rides
- Chashma complex in Nurata
- Rabat-i-Malik caravanserai
- Gijduvan pottery workshop
Itinerary
2 days · Samarkand · Nuratau mountain villages · Bukhara
Day 1Samarkand (or Bukhara) → Nuratau Mountain Villages
- Morning departure from Samarkand or Bukhara
- Scenic drive through rural areas and mountain landscapes
- Arrival at one of the Nuratau villages (such as Asraf, Hayot, Uhum, or nearby villages)
- Lunch at the guesthouse
- Free time to explore village life or take an optional short walk
- Dinner with the host family
Overnight in a guesthouse
Day 2Nuratau Villages → Bukhara (or Samarkand)
- Breakfast
- Drive to Nurata town
- Visit to the Chashma complex
Continue the journey with cultural stops
- Stop at Rabat-i-Malik caravanserai
- Visit to a pottery workshop in Gijduvan
- Arrival in Bukhara or Samarkand in the afternoon
What's included
Included
- 1 night accommodation in a village guesthouse
- Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Private transport throughout the tour
- Village exploration and free walking time
Not included
- Entrance fees, $2
- Guide,
- Horse or donkey rides (optional, paid locally $25-30)
- Other personal expenses
Practical information
Route
- Starts:
- Samarkand or Bukhara
- Ends:
- Bukhara or Samarkand
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation 24 hours before
Free date change
Prices
$160 per person, based on 2 travellers
Price per person
| 1 person | $230 |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $160 |
| 3–4 persons | $150 |
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