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. Enjoy the evening around the campfire listening to local bard’s traditional music performance with this 2 days tour to the 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
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Car with driver (sedan car for up to 3 people)
Lunch
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
Optional camel riding to Lake Aydarkul (20$ per camel)
Guide service
Camera fee of 15 000 som if you take photos inside the complex
Meeting Points
Departure
Khoja Nasreddin statue
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.
Return
Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand
The tour ends with a drop-off at the parking lot of Gur Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand.
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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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.
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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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. Enjoy the evening around the campfire listening to local bard’s traditional music performance with this 2 days tour to the 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
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Car with driver (sedan car for up to 3 people)
Lunch
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
Optional camel riding to Lake Aydarkul (20$ per camel)
Guide service
Camera fee of 15 000 som if you take photos inside the complex
Meeting Points
Departure
Khoja Nasreddin statue
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.
Return
Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand
The tour ends with a drop-off at the parking lot of Gur Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Bukhara – Nurata city - Yurt Camp
1 Stop
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Navoiy Province
Depart from Bukhara at 9:00 AM and travel through Nurata to the yurt camp in the Kyzylkum Desert (Sputnik or Safari Yurt Camp).
On the way, stop in Nurata to see the ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress, the sacred spring, and other local sights.
Then continue to Lake Aydarkul for lunch at a lakeside restaurant. If the weather allows, you can enjoy a walk along the shore or even go for a swim.
After lunch, head to the yurt camp, settle into your yurt, and take a short camel ride or a walk in the dunes. In the evening, relax by the campfire and enjoy live traditional music performed by local bards.
