Desert Yurt Camp tour - 2 days (shared)

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Duration
2 days
Group Size
1 to 4 people
Ages
18 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Explore the ancient sights from the time of Alexander Great in Nurata city. Stay in the Yurt camp and explore the desert landscape walking around the dunes or riding on the camels. Take a walk to the desert village ‘Dungalak’ (4 km / one way) to get to know the daily livelihood activities and land-use practices of the desert inhabitants. Ride on the camel or drive by car to explore countries largest man-made Lake Aydarkul located 8 km to the southeast of the Yurt camp.  Enjoy the evening around the campfire listening to local bard’s traditional music performance with this 2 days tour to the desert yurt camp.  Trip Highlights • Ancient sights in Nurata city • Stay in desert Yurt camp and ride on the camel • Swim or stroll along the shores of the Lake Aydar

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour can be done both from Samarkand and Bukhara. You will be picked up at 9:00 from your hotel for the tour, when booking the tour please inform us about the name of your hotel where we can pick you up.

Pickup

The meeting point for this tour in Bukhara is at the statue of Khoja Naseriddin near Lyabi Haus Pool. Please look for our driver holding a sign with your tour name. The tour starts at 9 AM however, please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior departure. - Time zone: Asia/Samarkand

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable

What's included

Car with driver (sedan car for up to 3 people)
Lunch: 2
Dinner
Breakfast
Traditional music performance by local bard around the fire
Overnight stay in the Yurt camp (1 night)
Registration
Camel riding around the Yurt camp (20 minutes)
Coffee and/or Tea
Other
Other
Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Bukhara – Nurata city - Yurt Camp
You will visit the Chashma complex that contains the ruins of Alexander the Great's fortress, holly spring, and Friday mosque. You will be accompanied by our driver during this visit.

Overnight stay in desert Yurt Camp

Lunch:

Dinner:

Day 2: Yurt Camp-Lake Aydarkul-Samarkand
You will visit Lake Aydarkul which is at 20 minutes driving distance from the yurt camp. Depending on the season you may swim or just walk along the lake shores.

Breakfast:

Lunch:

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Adult (18 - 99 years)
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