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2-day Tour to Aydarkul Lake

For all of the monumental cities in Uzbekistan, there’s also a more natural side to the country. The best way to experience this is through a tour to Aydarkul Lake, with a stop in Nurata and an overnight at the Safari Yurt Camp.

Travel styleEscorted tourSmall groupUzbekistan
2 daysNurata · Yurt Camp · Aydarkul lake
2-day Tour to Aydarkul Lake
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Overview

For all of the monumental cities in Uzbekistan, there’s also a more natural side to the country. The best way to experience this is through a tour to Aydarkul Lake, with a stop in Nurata and an overnight at the Safari Yurt Camp. Nurata is famous for its large assortment of petroglyphs, the most vivid mark left behind by prehistoric peoples in the region. Additional stops take you to a fortress built by Alexander the Great and Chashma, a holy spring with wonderful views. The desert is most striking at night, with the sky awash with stars and warmth provided by a cozy fire and lively folk music. Then take a morning camel ride out to the lake, and go swimming if the weather is nice enough. For a taste of nomadic life and prehistoric history, the 2-day Aydarkul Lake Tour is the best possible tour and ideal for extra-adventurous travelers.

Tour highlights

  • Aydarkul
  • Nurata
  • Camels
  • Yurt Camp
  • 2-day Tour to Aydarkul Lake Map
  • 3-day Rural Tour (Reversed): Nuratau Mountains and Aydarkul
2 days

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Samarkand/Bukhara – Nurata – Yurt Camp

In the morning drive to yurt camp located in Kyzylkum desert (270 km, 5 h). On the way stop in Nurata town and visit a local mosque with holy spring water. Continue driving to yurt camp. Arrive in Safari Yurt Camp, accommodation in yurt. Camel riding and free time. In the evening dinner near the camp fire with Kazakh akin singing folk songs. Overnight in the yurt. Meals: dinner Though meals are included, based on the experience and tips of our guests, we advise to take some food in advance, as there are no shops around yurts.

Day 2Yurt camp – Samarkand/Bukhara

In the morning visit desert Aydarkul Lake. Free time on the lake. Extras to do in the area: Option 1. Camel ride to Aydarkul Lake through the desert (8.5 km, 3 h). Enjoy your time on the lake and have lunch. Cost: $50 per person for a camel and cameleer service. Option 2. Take a short camel ride to a nearby village Dungalak (1.5 km, 30 min). Participate in baking traditional bread “non”. Take a short walk in the village to see life of locals and return to the camp. Cost: $20 per person for a camel and cameleer service. In the afternoon depart the yurt camp and drive to Samarkand (270 km, 5 h) / Bukhara (250 km, 5 h). Arrival in Samarkand/Bukhara, transfer to hotel/train station. End of the 2-day Tour to Aydarkul Lake. Meals: breakfast, lunch or picnic

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Aydarkul Wellness Yurt Camp

Aydarkul Lake, Kyzylkum Desert

Unique wellness experience in a luxury yurt camp by the desert lake. Camel therapy, stargazing meditation, and traditional Central Asian healing.

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Luxury yurtCamel therapyStargazingLake swimmingTraditional healing
Rest and wellness stay at the listed resort

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Prices, per person

Group sizeStandard
1 person£363
2 persons£227
3 persons£200
4 persons£191
5 persons£163

Dates & prices, per person

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2026
DepartureReturnTravel fromTransportAvailabilityPrice
1 Oct2 OctLondon Heathrow AirportAfrosiyob Rail24 seats left£163Select
16 Oct17 OctSamarkandNaseem's Travel14 seats left£162Select
13 Nov14 NovSamarkandNaseem's Travel18 seats left£149Select
2027
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26 Mar27 MarSamarkandNaseem's Travel12 seats left£156Select
9 Apr10 AprLondon Heathrow AirportAfrosiyob Rail24 seats left£283Select
23 Apr24 AprSamarkandNaseem's Travel16 seats left£162Select
21 May22 MaySamarkandNaseem's Travel20 seats left£170Select
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Where this tour takes you

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  1. 1Nurata

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