Explore famous ceramics workshop in Gijduvan, visit the ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress in Nurata, and experience the stay in desert yurt camp and mountain homestay with this 3 days tour to Kyzyl-Kum desert and Nuratau Mountains. You will have a great opportunity to get to know about the life and activities of local people during your stay in the homestay in Nuratau Mountains. You may also join your hosts in the preparation of traditional dish ‘Plov’.
Trip Highlights • Learn about ceramics making • Ancient sights in Nurata city • Stay in a Yurt camp and ride on the camel • Swim or stroll along the shores of the Lake Aydar • Mountain homestay • Get to know the daily livel...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
1 day mountain escort guide service in Sentob
Camel riding around the Yurt camp (30 min)
Lunch
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Dinner
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport throughout the tour (sedan car) (Drivers with elementary English)
1 night homestay, 1 night Yurt Camp
Tips
Items of personal nature
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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You will be picked up for this tour from your hotel in Bukhara at 9:00. Please let us know the name of your hotel in Bukhara when you book the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Bukhara- Gijduvan – Nurata - Yurt Camp
4 Stops
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Bukhara
Pick up from your hotel in Bukhara at 9:00 and drive to the Yurt Camp located in Kyzyl-Kum desert. On the way to Yurt Camp stop in Gijduvan and Nurata cities.
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Gijduvan
A small town of Gijduvan is situated in 46 km northeast from Bukhara. From the ancient times till the present, Gijduvan has been important trading town and crafts centre. Visit the ceramics workshop of Narzullayev’s family where you can see the process of ceramics making, visit the ceramics museum and purchase articles of Gijduvan craftsmen.
2 hours
3
Nurata
Once the ceramics tour is completed, continue to Nurata city (2 hours of drive). Arrive in Nurata city by lunch time and have your lunch in a small local family tea house. After lunch, start sightseeing in Nurata and see the ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress, holly spring 'Chashma' and medieval mosque.
2 hours
4
Yurt Camp "Sputnik Navoi"
Complete the sightseeing in Nurata and continue to the Yurt camp (65 km / 1 hour).
Arrive and settle in the yurt camp.
In the evening, ride on the camel or just walk around the dunes. You might be lucky to spot steppe tortoises, hares and desert agamas depending on the season. In the evening, enjoy listening to the songs of local bard around the fire
Dinner and overnight stay in the Yurt camp
1 hour
Desert yurt camp and Mountain tour - 3 days
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Explore famous ceramics workshop in Gijduvan, visit the ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress in Nurata, and experience the stay in desert yurt camp and mountain homestay with this 3 days tour to Kyzyl-Kum desert and Nuratau Mountains. You will have a great opportunity to get to know about the life and activities of local people during your stay in the homestay in Nuratau Mountains. You may also join your hosts in the preparation of traditional dish ‘Plov’.
Trip Highlights • Learn about ceramics making • Ancient sights in Nurata city • Stay in a Yurt camp and ride on the camel • Swim or stroll along the shores of the Lake Aydar • Mountain homestay • Get to know the daily livel...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
1 day mountain escort guide service in Sentob
Camel riding around the Yurt camp (30 min)
Lunch
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Dinner
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport throughout the tour (sedan car) (Drivers with elementary English)
