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Fine Safari Tour on 2 Days from Bukhara Enjoy your unique desert safari adventure from Bukhara! It will be a memorable experience different from typical city sightseeing and will showcase a different facet of Uzbekistan's diverse landscapes.

The tours to the yurt camps in the Nurata area are great for travelers who have an extra day and want to take this opportunity to go to a yurt camp while traveling from Bukhara to Samarkand.

Day 1: Bukhara – Nurata city - Yurt Camp.

9:00 Get picked up from your hotel in Bukhara and by the way you will visit Rabati Malik Caravanserai and the associated Sardoba Malik (water reserve) located near the city of Navoiy, then head to Sarmishsay Gorge. Discover archeological remains dating back as far as the Stone Age, including two petroglyph sites with a total of 10,000 ancient rock carvings.

Continue to the desert yurt camp located near Lake Aydarkul, stopping in Nurata to explore the city’s monuments, founded by Alexander the Great.

Arrive at the yurt camp and listen to folk music and stories around the fire. Ride a camel and spend the night in the yurt camp.

Day 2 - Yurt Camp-Lake Aydarkul-Samarkand

Enjoy breakfast at the yurt camp before visiting the nearby village of Dungalak. Get familiar with the life of village people and learn how they live on livestock.

After the short trip, visit Aydarkul Lake. Have a picnic at the lake. Depending on the season, swim or stroll along the lake shores observing the birds. In the afternoon, transfer to Samarkand.

Thank you for travelling with us Fine Safari Tour on 2 Days from Bukhara!

Details of the Tour

Tour price includes

• Accommodation*;
• English speaking guide**;
• All transfers and full transportation services in an air-conditioned vehicles;
• 1 x Breakfast at Yurt camp;
• 2 x Lunch;
• 1 x Dinner at Yurt camp;
• Entrance tickets in Nurata city;
• Camel riding around the Yurt camp (20 minutes);
• Traditional music performance by local bard around the fire;
   

Tour price excludes:

• Insurance;
• Any services not included in the above itinerary;

Additional Info:

• *Overnight stay in the Yurt camp (1 night).
• You may choose the route from Samarkand to Bukhara as well.
• **Another languages speaking guides may be unavailable if the booking made less than 60 days before the departure date and it can be replaced with English speaking guides.

Useful information:    

This is just a sample itinerary. You can customize it based on your interests, budget, and desired level of adventure. Discuss your preferences with your tour operator. The desert nights are incredibly dark, perfect for stargazing. Your guide or camp hosts might be able to point out constellations and planets. If staying in a yurt camp, you might have the opportunity to learn about nomadic culture, traditional crafts, or even participate in preparing dinner with the local family. Find a good spot to watch the spectacular desert sunset.

The colors over the sand dunes are truly breathtaking. If your tour includes Lake Aidarkul, you might visit the lake for birdwatching opportunities. The lake is a significant stopover for migratory birds. If your tour includes Lake Aidarkul, you might visit the lake for birdwatching opportunities. The lake is a significant stopover for migratory birds. Embark on a guided jeep safari deeper into the Kyzylkum Desert. Your guide will help you spot desert flora and fauna, explain the unique ecosystem, and take you to scenic viewpoints.