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7-Day Village to Village Hiking Tour in the Nuratau Mountains
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7 Days
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Offered in: English
Overview
Get ready for an unforgettable 7-day hiking expedition through the captivating Nuratau Mountains, traveling from village to village. Guided by a mountain expert, you'll traverse a diverse landscape rich in both natural beauty and cultural heritage, discovering hidden gems like ancient petroglyphs. Each step of the journey unveils the region's intricate history and awe-inspiring natural landscapes. These encounters offer travelers valuable insights into local life, customs, and traditions, fostering a deeper connection and understanding between visitors and the community.
What's Included
- 6 nights accommodation in the homestays
- 6 days mountain escort guide service (with basic English)
- Registration
- Transport throughout the tour
- Sealed mineral water during the hikes
- Items of personal nature
- Personal Travel Insurance
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
At the end of your tour, you will be dropped at the parking lot of Gur-Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand. If the total number of participants in a group is less than 6 persons, we will drop you at your hotel.
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
At the end of your tour, you will be dropped at the parking lot of Gur-Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand. If the total number of participants in a group is less than 6 persons, we will drop you at your hotel.
What To Expect
Bukhara-Sentob
1 Stop
Sentob
Meet our driver at 9:00 at the designated meeting point to commence the journey to Sentob village. You will arrive by lunchtime and settle into your homestay. Spend the afternoon exploring the village to admire local sights, observe the traditional building styles, and engage with the villagers as they go about their daily activities. Enjoy leisure time with your homestay hosts in the afternoon. Please note that this day allows for independent exploration of the village, with the guided tour scheduled to begin the following day.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Rahima's homestay
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Sentob
1 Stop
Sentob
After breakfast, meet your mountain guide to begin your hiking tour. The trek to Kadvan Valley takes about 7.5-8 hours round trip, covering 15 miles. Along the way, you'll pass an old fortress and visit a site with ancient Arabic script. Continue hiking to a small waterfall where you can cool off in one of the natural swimming pools. Enjoy a picnic along the route before returning to Sentob via the same path.
10 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Rahima's homestay
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sentob
1 Stop
Sentob
After breakfast, meet your mountain guide to begin your hiking tour to Mount Fazilman. The round trip hike, covering 22 km, takes approximately 10 hours. First, trek up the Chavaksoy Valley to Guzbin, a distance of 8.3 km taking about 3.5 hours. After reaching the mountain pass near Peak Gaukum, continue across the plateau to Lake Fazilman, which is another 2.8 km and about 1 hour of hiking. Enjoy a picnic and rest at the small lake before returning to Sentob via an alternate route.
10 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Rahima's homestay
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sentob-Hayat
1 Stop
After breakfast, depart from Sentob and head towards the next mountain village, Hayat, passing by Lake Aydarkul. Travel through the expansive Kyzyl-Kum steppes until you reach the lake. Take some time to observe birdlife, swim, or simply enjoy a leisurely walk along the lake's shores before continuing your journey to Hayat village. Upon arrival, you'll have a free afternoon to explore the village at your own pace.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Shodmon's homestay
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hayat - Uhum
1 Stop
In the morning, meet your mountain guide to begin your 12 km, 5-hour hike to the village of Uhum. Along the way, explore ancient irrigation channels and a petroglyph site. You'll also have the chance to meet locals engaged in their daily activities. In the village, women still spin, weave carpets, and make kurpacha mattresses. Spend the night at Ulugbek’s homestay.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Ulug'bek's homestay
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Uhum - Asraf
1 Stop
Nuratau Mountains
At 09:00 , pack up and start a guided hike from Uhum to Asraf village, a journey of 11 km that takes about 4.5 hours. Your luggage will be transported by donkeys. Along the way, visit the community watermill and the ruins of a Mongol fortress. Arrive at Aslon’s homestay(or similar) in Asraf by lunchtime and settle into your rooms. In the afternoon, you can explore the village, observing the locals as they go about their daily chores, or assist the family in preparing the traditional dish Plov using homegrown vegetables and mountain spices.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Aslon's homestay
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Asraf - Samarkand
1 Stop
In the morning enjoy a leisurely hike from Asraf to Eski Forish, a nearby village in the Nuratau Mountains. The round trip spans 11 km and takes about 5 hours. Along the way, explore the ruins of an ancient observation point. After returning to Asraf for lunch, depart for Samarkand.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can also cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diet. Please indicate your dietary needs when you book.
Operated by Nuratau Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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