Private Tour
2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul All-Inclusive
Overview
2 days
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
Private Samarkand to Bukhara
Pickup included
Group Share the yurt with othe
1 night in the yurt camp 1*Lunch 1*Dinner 1*Breakfast Pick-Up: Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex Pickup included
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Night in yurt
SurryMN14,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and everything well organized. Very long journeys, but definitely worth it: landscapes crossed with rare beauty and you understand what is the true essence of Uzbekistan. Thanks also to our driver: despite not speaking English we were still able to communicate with google translate and spend good hours together. Also available to make my problem of celiac disease understood in the various places where we ate. Experience recommended!
Lovely trip to lake and yurt camp
N5344QVdebraf,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the trip Our driver Rasul was great Lovely food at the lake and at the yurt camp Enjoyed spending a night at the yurt camp and seeing the camels Thoroughly enjoyable
“Two extraordinary days” in the desert
kohy857,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are considering desert tours in Uzbekistan, this plan is highly recommended. First of all, I was relieved to learn that Yusufjon, a driver I spend a lot of time with, is a very cheerful and friendly person and communicates smoothly in English. The fact that I was able to spend time comfortably, including travel time, was a big point. And while some desert tours charge extra for camel riding, this plan includes all of these activities, with very little extra cost to worry about (unless you order alcohol at lunch or dinner). On this trip, we left Bukhara at 9 o'clock, stopping on the way at Sardova, a historical building, and Gijduvan Museum of Ceramics, which deals with traditional Suzani. We then visited the tomb of Alexander the Great and had lunch at Lake Aidarkur. After arriving at the campsite, the group enjoyed a camel experience, followed by dinner and listening to traditional music over a bonfire. This time was particularly impressive and I feel it was a unique experience. On the second day, after breakfast, I was dropped off at my hotel in Samarkand, which took about four hours, arriving at about 13.30. Overall, I was very satisfied not only with the sightseeing but also with the "experience", and I was able to spend a precious time that I could not easily experience in Japan.
Yurt and Bukhara
orsomariag2026,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, very recommended! They are very much available and kind.
Worth every penny!
Aleksandar P,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an amazing way of seeing true Uzbekistan if you don't have a lot of time to travel all over. The guides are extremely nice and accommodating to whatever we need and the Yurt experience is once in a lifetime! Highly recommend :)
Super Excursion recommandée
267yasminab,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Moxtar our driver was super nice and made our trip very good.
eliaskT2584PI,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience out in the steppe as well as in the Kyzylkum desert.
Nice experience
Andreas K,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a very good driver who also understood English well enough. The fish at the lake was fantastic. Overall a lot of driving but also a great landscape impression
Scenically beautiful and eye opening
nicholasmZ271QJ,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was definitely a one of a kind experience. From driving through the mountains, to Aydarkul Lake and then finally ending up at the Yurt Camp. It was definitely an adventure. A big shoutout to Hassan who was our driver, couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. The first stop at the lake was extraordinary. As we walked down towards the shore we saw waves which was unbelievable for a lake. As we got fed lunch there as well. The local kitchen worker introduced himself and since I brushed up on my Russian I said thank you to him in Russian which lead to a nice cheeky vodka drinking session. When we got to the Yurt Camp it felt surreal being there. Definitely an adventure worth taking. I would definitely recommend anyone to go on this
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.
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