Desert Yurt Camp tour - 2 days (shared)

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. Take a walk to the desert village ‘Dungalak’ (4 km / one way) to get to know the daily livelihood activities and land-use practices of the desert inhabitants. Ride on the camel or drive by car to explore countries largest man-made Lake Aydarkul located 8 km to the southeast of the Yurt camp.  Enjoy the evening around the campfire listening to local bard’s traditional music performance with this 2 days tour to the desert 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

Itinerary

Day 1: Bukhara – Nurata city - Yurt Camp

Stop At: Chashma, Nurota Uzbekistan
You will visit the Chashma complex that contains the ruins of Alexander the Great's fortress, holly spring, and Friday mosque. You will be accompanied by our driver during this visit.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in desert Yurt Camp

Day 2: Yurt Camp-Lake Aydarkul-Samarkand

Stop At: Aydar Lake, Uzbekistan
You will visit Lake Aydarkul which is at 20 minutes driving distance from the yurt camp. Depending on the season you may swim or just walk along the lake shores.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"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."
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: Khoja Nasreddin statue, QCFC+69G, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Overnight stay in the Yurt camp (1 night)
• Camel riding around the Yurt camp (20 minutes)
• Car with driver (sedan car for up to 3 people)
• Registration
• Traditional music performance by local bard around the fire
• Coffee and/or Tea
• 2x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Dinner
• 1x Breakfast
• Entry/Admission - Chashma

Not Included

• Optional camel riding to Lake Aydarkul (20$ per camel)
• Guide service
• Camera fee of 15 000 som if you take photos inside the complex

Facilities