From Bukhara or Samarkand 2 Day Aydarkul Lake and Yurt Camp Tour
Overview
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2 days
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Explore the serene beauty of the Kyzylkum "Red Desert" on this unforgettable journey from Samarkand or Bukhara. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive to the Yurt Camp by Aydarkul Lake, where you will immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature. Visit the historical Nurota complex, enjoy a lakeside lunch, and experience camel riding while witnessing stunning desert sunsets. At night, gather around a campfire to enjoy traditional nomadic music and dance under a starry sky, before settling in for an overnight stay in a yurt.
- Scenic 250 km drive from Samarkand or Bukhara to the Yurt Camp
- Visit Nurota, home to ancient fortifications linked to Alexander the Great
- Traditional dinner and campfire gathering with local music and dance
- Enjoy leisure time walking the sand dunes and swimming in Aydarkul Lake (weather permitting)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
From Samarkand and Bukhara–Yurt Camp (campfire gathering with nomadic music and dance, overnight stay in a yurt).
Accommodations
Yurt Camp Experience
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Samarkand
The journey to the Yurt Camp by Aydarkul Lake covers approximately 250 km and takes around 4–5 hours, including sightseeing stops along the route.
Bukhara
The journey to the Yurt Camp by Aydarkul Lake covers approximately 250 km and takes around 4–5 hours, including sightseeing stops along the route.
Nurota
Visit the historical complex featuring the remains of an ancient fortress traditionally linked to Alexander the Great. The site also includes two 16th-century mosques and a sacred spring-fed pond inhabited by protected fish.
Aydar Lake
Enjoy lunch near the lakeshore with the chance to swim if weather conditions allow. (The Yurt Camp may adjust the lunch location to the camp area if necessary.)
Yurt Camp Experience: Upon arrival, you may try camel riding, take in the spectacular desert sunset, and relax before dinner. In the evening, gather around the fire to enjoy traditional songs performed by local nomads. Later, admire the star-filled sky and the visible Milky Way in the clear desert atmosphere.
Departure toward Bukhara or Samarkand (approximately 270 km, 4–5 hours by car).
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at the camp followed by leisure time to walk across the sand dunes and enjoy the tranquil desert environment. Departure toward Bukhara/Samarkand (approximately 270 km, 4–5 hours by car).
Bukhara
Departure toward Bukhara(approximately 270 km, 4–5 hours by car)
Samarkand
Departure toward Samarkand (approximately 270 km, 4–5 hours by car)
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Camel riding
Entrance fee
Overnight Yurt stay
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional tour guide
Personal expenses which are not mentioned in the programm
Pickup points
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Options
From Bukhara Samarkand 2 Day Aydarkul Lake and Yurt Camp Tour
Pickup included
From US$189.00
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