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From Bukhara or Samarkand 2 Day Aydarkul Lake and Yurt Camp Tour
About
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 an...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Camel riding
Entrance fee
Overnight Yurt stay
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional tour guide
Personal expenses which are not mentioned in the programm
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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From Bukhara or Samarkand 2 Day Aydarkul Lake and Yurt Camp Tour
About
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 an...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Camel riding
Entrance fee
Overnight Yurt stay
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional tour guide
Personal expenses which are not mentioned in the programm
From Samarkand and Bukhara–Yurt Camp (campfire gathering with nomadic music and dance, overnight stay in a yurt).
5 Stops
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Samarkand
The journey to the Yurt Camp by Aydarkul Lake covers approximately 250 km and takes around 4–5 hours, including sightseeing stops along the route.
4 hours
2
Bukhara
The journey to the Yurt Camp by Aydarkul Lake covers approximately 250 km and takes around 4–5 hours, including sightseeing stops along the route.
4 hours
3
Nurota
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
4
Aydar Lake
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 hours
5
Pustynya Kyzylkum
Yurt Camp Experience: Upon arrival, you may try camel riding, take in the spectacular 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.
