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From Bukhara or Samarkand 2 Day Aydarkul Lake and Yurt Camp Tour

5.02 reviewsDay trips

  • 48 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

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)

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Camel riding
  • Entrance fee
  • Overnight Yurt stay
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Professional tour guide

What's not

  • Personal expenses which are not mentioned in the programm

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 30 travellers
Operated by
Uzbekistan Dreams
  • 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

How it compares in Samarkand

  • Its from-price is 73% above the median of the 48 day trips we list in Samarkand.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 26 of 48.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Samarkand

Samarkand is an ancient Silk Road city in Uzbekistan, famous for blue-tiled domes, grand madrasas and the great Registan square.

Samarkand has been a crossroads of trade routes for more than two thousand years, and in the late fourteenth century it became the capital of Timur's empire. The Registan, a square framed by three madrasas with tiled façades in blue, turquoise and gold, is its best-known sight. The madrasa of Ulugh Beg dates from the 1420s, and the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Top-ranked sights in Samarkand: Registan Square, Gur-e-Emir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis.

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