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

Name: From Bukhara or Samarkand 2 Day Aydarkul Lake and Yurt Camp Tour
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Price: 189 USD
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5.0(1)2 daysEnglishBook 10 hours aheadSamarkand, Uzbekistan

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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)

Included

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

Not included

Personal expenses which are not mentioned in the programm

What you'll do

The journey to the Yurt Camp by Aydarkul Lake covers approximately 250 km and ta
kes around 4–5 hours, including sightseeing stops along the route.
4 hours
The journey to the Yurt Camp by Aydarkul Lake covers approximately 250 km and ta
kes around 4–5 hours, including sightseeing stops along the route.
4 hours
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.
1 hour
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.)
3 hoursAdmission included
Yurt Camp Experience: Upon arrival, you may try camel riding, take in the specta
cular 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.
12 hoursAdmission included

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).
2 hoursAdmission included
Departure toward Bukhara(approximately 270 km, 4–5 hours by car)
5 hours
Departure toward Samarkand (approximately 270 km, 4–5 hours by car)
5 hours

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

I can arrange hotel pick‑up anywhere in Samarkand and Bukhara City, do not need to travel to a designated meeting point.

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Nizamov Hotel
Amir Temur St., 75, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Aminabonu Hotel
6 Shohruh Mirzo Street 1, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Mokhira Guest House
Klavikho Str., Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Siab Hotel
V. Abdullayev St, 5, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Gostevoi Dom Sardor
Ulitsa Kizil Yulduz 45, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Siab Boutique Hotel
Shakhi Zinda, 254, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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FERIDE'S Boutique Hotel
Abdurakhman Zhomiy St., 25, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Sitora Star Guest House
Ulitsa Oksaroy Proyezd 4 Dom 6, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Muhammadjon
Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Astoria Plaza Hotel
Mahmud Kojgariy 29, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Caravan Plaza Hotel
Khodja Nurobobod St., Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Continental Hotel
7 University Boulevard, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Golden House Hotel
Buxoro Tumani Sheyxoncha, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Karim Parkside Hotel
1 G Uzbekistan street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Aliz Boulevard Hotel
Alishera Navoi St, 53, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Kosh Havuz Boutique Hotel
40 Kosh Havuz, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Sufiyon
St Sufiyon 16, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Al-Amir
So'zangaron Street No. 95, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Sultan Hotel Boutique
143, Baburshok Street, University Boulvard 1, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Grand Nodirbek Boutique Hotel -house Museum 17 - 19 Century
10-saraffon Street, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Hotel Shohrud
B.Naksband 114 Dom, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Astoria Boutique & SPA
Abdurahman Jomiy Ulitsa, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Otel' Shakh
Ul. Xisor 1, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Daniyar Guest House
Iskandar Street 68, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Sultan Hotel Boutique
University Blvd., 1, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Uyut Hotel
Ulica Tursunova Dom 67, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Bolo Hovuz
Mukhtor Ashrafiy, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Samarkand Amira
Ali Qushchi Street 43, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Durdona Guest House
Ulitsa Iskandarova Dom 79, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Rio Hotel & Apartments
Yusuf Khos Khojib St., 3, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Maksima Premium Hotel
Dahbed Street, 221, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Meridian Plaza by Reikartz
Uzbekistan St., 41, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Vazira Hotel
Ok Saroy Street 135, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Gur Emir Palace
Shohruh Street 126, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Vasiev's Hotel
Shohruh Mirzo ko'chasi 62B, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Astoria Boutique hotel & SPA
A.Jomiy 98, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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UMMU ROHAT guest house
Yusuf Khamadoniy Street 56, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Saroy Guest House
14, T1, Yangi Hayot, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Hotel Qala
Samarkandskaya, 81 2, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Nizamov Hotel
Amir Temur Street 2, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Silk Road Empire Hotel
Amir Temur St 29, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Rich Land Hotel
Usman Yusupov St., Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Elita House Samarkand
38 Ali Qushchi Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Afruza Hotel
Toshkent Trakt St., 5 B, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Bubur Shox Hotel
Bukhara M.payraviy 22, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Sandhill Hotel
136 Mulloqandov Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Koonjak
Gazlinskoye Shosse Otdel'Noye Zdaniye, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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Z&Sh
Huda Ahror Vali Street 27-B, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Hotel Silver Rows
Zargaron 27, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Hotel Maroqanda
141, Bukhara Str, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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

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

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

Overview

What's included

Included

Not included

Itinerary

What you'll do

The journey to the Yurt Camp by Aydarkul Lake covers approximately 250 km and ta

The journey to the Yurt Camp by Aydarkul Lake covers approximately 250 km and ta

Visit the historical complex featuring the remains of an ancient fortress traditionally linked to Alexander the Great

Enjoy lunch near the lakeshore with the chance to swim if weather conditions allow

Yurt Camp Experience: Upon arrival, you may try camel riding, take in the specta

Breakfast at the camp followed by leisure time to walk across the sand dunes and enjoy the tranquil desert environment

Departure toward Bukhara(approximately 270 km, 4–5 hours by car)

Departure toward Samarkand (approximately 270 km, 4–5 hours by car)

Meeting point

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