Nurata Mountain & Kyzyl-kum Desert 3 Day Tour From Samarkand or Bukhara

3 days

Moderate

Discover Uzbekistan's Nurata Mountains and Kyzyl-Kum Desert on this 3-day tour. Explore ancient fortresses, enjoy a camel ride, stay in a yurt camp, visit Aydarkul Lake, and hike through remote mountain villages.
 
Hear you can stay in Guest Houses in the villages tucked into different valleys and get to see a very different side of Uzbekistan & discover the Kyzyk-kum desert and enjoy a night with the stars at a jurta camp with camel trekking.
Hiking the Nuratau mountains is great for a number of reasons:
Different landscapes: mountains, trees and waterfalls
Different people: Kazakh shepherds and Tajik villagers
No cities: just nature and tiny villages
Tour is customizable for small cost and can start in Bukhara and finish in Samarkand or vice versa.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
24 hour customer service.
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Accommodation in Guest Houses in each village
Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
    Tips for Guide & driver
    Guide 100/day
    Please note
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not suitable for pets
    • No public transportation nearby
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Please check Uzbekistan entry requirement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Uzbekistan
    What to bring

      Uzbekistan has a dry continental climate, with very cold winters and extremely hot summers. Sunscreen and a hat are essential during the summer months. As winter approaches (late October to late March), be sure to bring extra warm clothing. For this trip please have comfortable clothing and sport shoes.