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Yurt camping, hiking and Lake Aydarkul tour - 3 days

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From Bukhara to Samarkand
3.0 (1 review)

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bukhara to Sayyod Yurt Camp

    Bukhara to Sayyod Yurt Camp
    Start point
    Бухара, Bukhara, Uzbekistan (Meeting point is at Lyabi Haus Pool (near statue of a man on donkey), 00:30 - 09:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch in guesthouse in Nurata), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit ruins of Nurata fort
    • Visit holy spring pilgrimage site in Nurata
    • Easy 3-hour mountain hike through Nuratau Mountains to Lake Aydarkul viewpoint (6 km)

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at outdoor pool
    • Campfire gathering
    Landmarks
    Nurata Fort
    Nuratau Mountains
    Lake Aydarkul
  3. Day 2

    Nuratau Mountains

    Nuratau Mountains
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch taken during hike), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day hike to mountain plateau (15 km, 7 hours)
    • Visit Sayyod village to observe local farming and traditional activities
    Landmarks
    Nuratau Mountains Plateau
    Kyzyl-Kum Steppe
    Lake Aydarkul
    Sayyod Village
  4. Day 3

    Kyzyl-Kum Steppe and Lake Aydarkul to Samarkand

    Kyzyl-Kum Steppe and Lake Aydarkul to Samarkand
    End point
    Самарканд, Samarqand, Uzbekistan (We drop you off at Registan Square, 12:30 - 13:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Lake Aydarkul)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kyzyl-Kum steppe and Lake Aydarkul area
    • Walk around lake shores
    • Picnic lunch at Lake Aydarkul

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Lake Aydarkul
    Landmarks
    Lake Aydarkul
    Kyzyl-Kum Steppe

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  • Guide
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  • Michel3.0•May 2023
    The driver was fine. The yurt camp was so-so: we froze on the first night because we did not have enough blankets....
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    Traveled in May 2023

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    Justin

    Asked on October 26th, 2024

    which dates it operates from Samarkand to Bukhara?

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    • Responsible TravelOperator•Written October 2024

      Our standart group tour starts from Bukhara and ends in Samarkand. However we can organize tour for you starting from Samarkand privately on 17 May 2025. The price of the privately tour is 310 EUR per person.

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    Megan

    Asked on June 24th, 2024

    Can You do a tour starting from Samarkand to Bukhara?

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      Megan

      Traveler•Written June 2024

      Do I book the "Tourradar" platform?

    • Responsible TravelOperator•Written June 2024

      We will pick you up from the Airport, however, this costs an additional 10 EUR per sedan car.

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      Megan

      Traveler•Written July 2024

      Hi, do we need some local money during jurney? Can we change it in the airport before 6 am?

    • Responsible TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      If you would like to purchase additional food/drink ( alcohol), you may take money in cash. Yes, you may change your money in the airport.

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    Chloe

    Asked on April 26th, 2024

    Is this yurt camping a confirmed trip?

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    • Responsible TravelOperator•Written April 2024

      We have no guaranteed departure for this tour starting from the 30th of April. We have guaranteed departure for this tour starting from the 4th of May.

  • D

    Donna

    Asked on February 16th, 2024

    start in Samarkand end in Bukhara? luggage transfer? solo traveler, can I join a small group of english speakers?

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      Donna

      Traveler•Written February 2024

      healthy 65 year old any age restrictions?

    • Responsible TravelOperator•Written February 2024

      This tour is offered as a group tour twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday) starting from Bukhara and ending in Samarkand. If you would like to do the tour from Samakrand, we recommend you book a private tour.

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    Vicki

    Asked on July 6th, 2022

    What weather and temperatures can we expect for the 7-hour hike?

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    • Responsible TravelOperator•Written July 2022

      The temperature during 7 hours tour at the beginning of August might range between 35-38 degrees in the middle of the day. During the month of July and August we advise to start the 7 hours hike early in the morning.

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