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Aydarkul: yurts and desert

2 days / 1 night · starts in Samarkand

A night in a yurt camp, camels, a campfire under the stars and a swim in a lake in the middle of the Kyzylkum

Next departureSat, 31 Oct · from 1.65M UZSTo booking
  • Bactrian camels in the desert
    Uzbekistan
  • Yurt under a starry sky
  • Camel in the sand
  • Plov in a kazan
  • Desert steppe under a blue sky

How the tour works

Tour format

  • Group tourSmall group — up to 12 people
  • Guide for the whole routeCertified guide, language — RU or UZ
  • Relaxed paceUnhurried walks, suitable for almost everyone
  • Children 3+A child needs their own seat and documents
  • Starts in SamarkandRoute: Samarkand → Nurata → Aydarkul → Samarkand

Tour highlights

  • 01A night in a yurt
  • 02Camels at sunset
  • 03Lake Aydarkul

Route

Samarkand — Samarkand

4WD

Route: Samarkand → Nurata → Aydarkul → Samarkand

2 days

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Alexander the Great's fortress in Nurata, dinner by the campfire and songs from a local akyn.

    Transfer: 4WD from Samarkand

    What we'll see

    • Alexander the Great's fortress in Nurata
    • Camel ride at sunset
    • Campfire dinner and akyn songs
    Meals:Lunch, dinnerOvernight:Yurt camp by Lake Aydarkul

  2. A swim in Aydarkul, lunch, back by 18:00.

    Transfer: 4WD to Samarkand, arriving at about 18:00

    What we'll see

    • Desert sunrise
    • A swim in Aydarkul
    • Lunch
    Meals:Breakfast, lunch

What's in the price

Included and not included

Ticket receipt2 days / 1 night

Included

Transport

  • 4WD transfer

Accommodation

  • Night in a yurt

Meals

  • Full board

Guide and programme

  • Camel ride
  • Guide

Not included — paid separately

  • Travel to Samarkand
  • Insurance
Price per person
from 1.65M UZS
Deposit 30%
495K UZS

Schedule

Dates and prices

October 2026

Totals shown for 2 travellers. 30% deposit once seats are confirmed.

  • 31 October – 1 NovemberSat, 31 Oct — Sun, 1 Nov
    5 seats available
    1.65M UZS per personFor 2 people: 3.3M UZS · deposit 990K

Before you go

Good to know

Terms

Payment
Today you only send a request. Once your seats are confirmed, you pay a 30% deposit via a Click or Payme link; the balance is due no later than 3 days before departure.
Cancellation
We refund the deposit minus any actual costs that can no longer be recovered (non-refundable tickets, for example). Full details are in our refund policy.
Meeting point
The tour starts in Samarkand: at the railway station or a meeting point in the city centre. We’ll send the exact place, time and your guide’s contact 3 days before.
Documents
A passport or ID card — for the train and the hotel. For children, a birth certificate or passport.

On the trip

Money
Prices and payments are in UZS. Uzcard, Humo, Visa and Mastercard are accepted in cities; at bazaars and craft workshops, cash is easier.
Sockets
Types C and F, 220 V — no adapter needed if you’re coming from Russia or continental Europe.
Mobile signal
Mobile internet works in cities and along the main roads. In the desert and near the Aral Sea, the signal may drop out.
Clothing
Comfortable shoes for walking. Shoulders and knees should be covered in mosques and mausoleums; women may want a headscarf.

Help desk

Questions about the tour

Can I bring children?

Yes, this tour is suitable for children aged 3 and over. A child needs their own seat in the vehicle and their own documents. Ask a manager about the child price.

What language does the guide speak?

Russian or Uzbek — choose when you book. Each group has one language.

What if the group doesn’t fill up?

We’ll offer you another date or refund your deposit in full.

When is the next departure?

The nearest date is already selected in the booking card — it also shows how many seats are left.

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