
Tour itinerary:
In the morning drive to yurt camp located in Kyzylkum desert (270 km, 5 h). On the way stop in Nurata town and visit a local mosque with holy spring water. Continue driving to yurt camp. Arrive in Safari Yurt Camp, accommodation in yurt. Camel riding and free time. In the evening dinner near the camp fire with Kazakh akin singing folk songs. Overnight in the yurt.
Meals: dinner
Though meals are included, based on the experience and tips of our guests, we advise to take some food in advance, as there are no shops around yurts.
Meals: dinner
Though meals are included, based on the experience and tips of our guests, we advise to take some food in advance, as there are no shops around yurts.
In the morning visit desert Aydarkul Lake. Free time on the lake.
Extras to do in the area:
Option 1. Camel ride to Aydarkul Lake through the desert (8.5 km, 3 h). Enjoy your time on the lake and have lunch.
Cost: $30 per person for a camel and cameleer service.
Option 2. Take a short camel ride to a nearby village Dungalak (1.5 km, 30 min). Participate in baking traditional bread “non”. Take a short walk in the village to see life of locals and return to the camp.
Cost: $20 per person for a camel and cameleer service.
In the afternoon depart the yurt camp and drive to Samarkand (270 km, 5 h) / Bukhara (250 km, 5 h). Arrival in Samarkand/Bukhara, transfer to hotel/train station.
Meals: breakfast, lunch or picnic
- All transfers: 1-3 travellers by sedan type car; 4-8 travellers by van type car;
- Accommodation in the yurt camp;
- Full board (dinner, breakfast, lunch/picnic).
- Accommodation in Samarkand/Bukhara;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Travel insurance.
Accommodation:
Aydarkul - 1 night |
Safari Yurt Camp, Aidar Yurt Camp (in a shared yurt) |