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Desert Yurt Camp tour – 2 days
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2 Days
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Offered in: Russian, English
Overview
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
What's Included
- Car with driver (sedan car for up to 3 people)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Traditional music performance by local bard around the fire
- Overnight stay in the Yurt camp (1 night)
- Registration
- Camel riding around the Yurt camp (20 minutes)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Optional camel riding to Lake Aydarkul (20$ per camel)
- Guide service
- Camera fee of 15 000 som if you take photos inside the complex
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
The tour ends with a drop-off at the parking lot of Gur Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand.
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
The tour ends with a drop-off at the parking lot of Gur Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand.
What To Expect
Bukhara – Nurata city - Yurt Camp
1 Stop
Chashma
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Overnight stay in desert Yurt Camp
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Yurt Camp-Lake Aydarkul-Samarkand
1 Stop
Aydar Lake
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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