Private Tour
2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul All-Inclusive
Overview
48 hours
Mobile ticket
Spend an unforgettable night under the desert stars in this adventurous trip to Aydarkul lake in the middle of the Desert. Along the way you will experience the wild life of the deserts and the historical monuments dated back the thousands of years in the period of Alexander the Great invasion.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Day 1: Samarkand or Bukhara – Nurata – Aydarkul – Yurt Camp
Accommodations
Overnight in yurts.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Samarkand
Pickup from Samarkand or Bukhara Meeting guests at their hotel, train station, or airport.
Nurota
Nurata – Chashma Complex Visit the memorial complex “Chashma,” a sacred spring and pilgrimage site. Ruins of Alexander the Great’s Fortress Explore the remains of the ancient fortress built by Alexander the Great.
Chashma
Lunch at a Local House Traditional Uzbek meal in a family home.
Aydarkul Lake Enjoy the desert scenery, relax by the water, and take photos.
Nurota
Yurt Camp Camel Riding Short morning camel ride in the desert. Rest in the camp. Dinner followed by Kazakh folk songs performed by an akyn. Overnight in yurts.
Day 2: Yurt Camp – Bukhara or Samarkand
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bukhara
Camel Riding Short morning camel ride in the desert. Rabat-i-Malik Caravanserai Stop at this historic Silk Road roadside inn. Gijduvan Pottery Workshop Visit a traditional ceramics workshop.
Bukhara
Drop-off in Bukhara or Samarkand Transfer to the guest’s preferred location (hotel, train station, or airport).
What‘s Included
Camel riding 10-15 minutes
Lunch
Dinner
Private yurt: Price depends on your choice. Yurt for your group. Full privacy guaranteed.
Traditional music performance by a local bard around the fire
Breakfast
Registration
Driver/instructor and all transfers
Shared yurt: Price depends on your choice. Share the yurt with other travelers
Tour Guide
Alcoholic beverages
Personal travel insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Group Share the yurt with othe
1 night in the yurt camp
1*Lunch 1*Dinner 1*Breakfast
Pick-Up: https://share.google/5aGnUEaOnIHN3MsXs
Pickup included
Private Yurt for your group
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour
silkeb2019,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour from Samarkand to Bukhara via Nurata, Lake Aydarkul, and a Yurt Camp was wonderful. Our driver Hasan, who spoke very good English, was very friendly and helpful. We had two great days during which we got to see a lot. The highlight for us was the Yurt Camp, where we spent a wonderful evening. We were absolutely satisfied with the tour.
This is how to see Uzbekistan beyond its cities
stephengQ3931WY,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We would definitely recommend this private overnight excursion as a way to see Uzbekistan beyond its major cities. We were picked up very promptly from our hotel in Samarkand by our driver Hassan, who first took us to Nurata (fortress ruins and holy spring), then Aydarkul Lake, and then to the Sputnik Navoi Yurt Camp, where we arrived just in time for a sunset camel ride before dinner. The following day we set off around 9am, with stops at a historic caravanserai site and a ceramics workshop (with a resident donkey) en route to Bukhara, where we were dropped off at our hotel around 2pm. Overall, it felt very relaxed, with Hassan happy to go at our pace, and making sure we were never stuck in the car for more than two hours at a time.
Very good experience
depa dan,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip is well-organized. I recommend everyone do as we did: after lunch in Nurata, go to the lake, then transfer to the yurt camp not long before sunset. This way, you'll avoid spending the entire afternoon in the camp (unsure of what to do). The next morning, ask for a detour to visit the mountains southeast of Nurata, near Lyangar. This way, the experience will be five-star. Our driver was attentive and skilled (even if he was constantly on his smartphone...)
Amazing!
Seaside57026307313,,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing experience! Hassan our driver was super nice and very helpfull. He made a stop wherever we wanted to take a photo. He speaks english so it was additional advantage. Food in yurt camp was delicious. Visit in ceramic workshop let us to see how the ceramic has been making here from 300 years.
Beautiful experience
valeriamW6541KO,,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All very nice and perfectly organized. Our Muhammed driver was always very kind and helpful. Sleeping in the yurt is an experience!
Two days immersed in local culture
FarAway797170,,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very nice, we spent two days immersed in the local culture, visiting places off the tourist routes but still full of charm and history. This gives you the opportunity to really get in touch with the local culture and learn so much about it. The night in the Yurt is then a must-see on a trip to Uzbekistan. Our driver Khasan was perfect! He accompanied us to every place, leaving us free to explore at our own pace and was willing to adapt the tour according to our preferences. Highly recommended!
OUTSTANDING
ornellad424,,Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Staff very helpful! Everything up to the task, we were very satisfied! Many thanks to our talented drivers!
What an amazing experience
695marijan,,Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the most authentic experiences that you could have. Traveling through the rural parts of Uzbekistan, having traditional meals, sleeping in yurts, riding camels… Organization was amazing and our driver Hasan was perfect. He took care of everything, helped us with our issues and was in general just an amazing and kind person, making this trip even more enjoyable. Thank you Hasan
Beautiful, relaxing experience to do in low season. Organization available and in permanent contact.
David C,,Jul 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stayed in the low season, when tourism is predominantly domestic. The place on the lake was gorgeous, large and deserted beach, delicious fish and healthy Uzbek atmosphere. Even the night in the yurt camp, with only four other people, was beyond expectations. On the way back we modified the route according to our needs and the climate of the season, without problems and with a very helpful and kind driver. Recommended.
Highly recommend!
B8873TFmb,,Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. We had a fantastic night sleeping under the stars in a yurt, with a camp fire and traditional music! The food and hosts were excellent. Special thanks to our kind driver and guide Hasan who is a lovely person and made our trip even more enjoyable.
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