2 Days Yurt Camp and Aydarkul Lake Tour from Samarkand or Bukhara

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2 Days Yurt Camp and Aydarkul Lake Tour from Samarkand or Bukhara

March-November
Easy
1-20 pax
4.9 (211)
2 Day/1 Night
Nurota
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2 Days Yurt Camp and Aydarkul Lake Tour from Samarkand or Bukhara

Description

This 2-day desert tour offers a perfect escape into the natural and cultural heart of Uzbekistan. Departing from Samarkand or Bukhara, you will travel through scenic landscapes to the historic town of Nurata, famous for its sacred Chashma Spring and the ancient ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress.

The journey continues into the Kyzylkum Desert, where you will experience traditional nomadic life at a yurt camp. Enjoy a camel ride across the open desert, admire a stunning sunset over the sand dunes, and spend a peaceful evening by the campfire under a sky full of stars. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be provided in a comfortable traditional yurt.

On the second day, after breakfast at the camp, you will visit Aydarkul Lake — a beautiful natural oasis surrounded by степpe landscapes. Here you can relax by the lake, swim in clear waters, or simply enjoy the calm atmosphere of nature. After lunch, the tour concludes with a return drive to Samarkand or Bukhara.

This tour is conducted without a guide, making it ideal for travelers who prefer a relaxed, independent experience focused on nature, local culture, and authentic desert life.

Highlights

  • 2-day desert adventure from Samarkand or Bukhara
  • Visit to Nurata and the sacred Chashma Spring
  • Explore the ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress
  • Authentic overnight stay in a traditional yurt camp
  • Camel riding in the Kyzylkum Desert
  • Sunset over desert dunes and campfire evening
  • Visit to the scenic Aydarkul Lake
  • Swimming and relaxation in a natural lake
  • Tour operated without a guide (driver-only service)
  • Ideal for nature lovers and cultural explorers

Our creative plan

Day 1: Samarkand or Bukhara – Nurata – Aydarkul – Yurt Camp

Meeting guests at the hotel in Samarkand or Bukhara. Transfer to the city of Nurata. Visit the memorial complex “Chashma” and the ruins of the garrison of Alexander the Great. Lunch at a local house. Trip to Aydarkul lake. Enjoy desert entertainment and short rest by the lake. Continue to the Yurt Camp. Camel riding. Rest. Dinner at the camp. Folk songs of the Kazakh akyn. Overnight in yurts.

Day 2: Yurt Camp – Bukhara or Samarkand

Breakfast at the camp. Transfer to Bukhara or Samarkand. Stop at the Rabat-i-Malik caravanserai. Visit to the pottery workshop in Gijduvan. Drop-off at the guest’s preferred location (hotel, train station, or airport).

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What's Included

Included
  • ✔️Pick-up from your location
  • ✔️1- Lunch
  • ✔️1- Dinner
  • ✔️Camel riding
  • ✔️1- Breakfast
  • ✔️Swimming in Aydarkul
  • ✔️Transfer to destination
  • ✔️Entrance tickets

Private yurt: Price depends on your choice. Yurt for your group (1–4 people). Full privacy guaranteed.
Shared yurt: Price depends on your choice. Share the yurt with other travelers (1–6 people). Social experience at a lower cost.             

Not Included
  • ❌Alcoholic beverages
  • ❌Guide
  • ❌Personal expenses

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, this tour is not guided. The service is provided with a professional driver only, allowing you to enjoy the trip at your own pace.

The tour starts and ends in Samarkand or Bukhara, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

You will stay overnight in a traditional yurt camp in the desert, offering a comfortable and authentic nomadic experience.

Yes, dinner on the first day and breakfast on the second day are included. Lunch is usually provided at a local guesthouse or near Aydarkul Lake.

Yes, a camel ride experience at the yurt camp is included in the tour.

Yes, swimming in Aydarkul Lake is possible depending on weather conditions.

We recommend comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, swimwear, and personal toiletries.

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