Spend an unforgettable night under the desert stars in this adventurous trip to Aydarkul lake in the middle of the Desert. Along the way you will experience the wild life of the deserts and the historical monuments dated back the thousands of years in the period of Alexander the Great invasion.
What to Expect
Day 1Day 1: Samarkand or Bukhara – Nurata – Aydarkul – Yurt Camp
Samarkand — Pickup from Samarkand or Bukhara Meeting guests at their hotel, train station, or airport.
Nurota — Nurata – Chashma Complex Visit the memorial complex “Chashma,” a sacred spring and pilgrimage site. Ruins of Alexander the Great’s Fortress Explore the remains of the ancient fortress built by…
Chashma — Lunch at a Local House Traditional Uzbek meal in a family home.
Aydarkul Lake Enjoy the desert scenery, relax by the water, and take photos.
Nurota — Yurt Camp Camel Riding Short morning camel ride in the desert. Rest in the camp. Dinner followed by Kazakh folk songs performed by an akyn. Overnight in yurts.
🏨 Overnight in yurts.
Day 2Day 2: Yurt Camp – Bukhara or Samarkand
Bukhara — Camel Riding Short morning camel ride in the desert. Rabat-i-Malik Caravanserai Stop at this historic Silk Road roadside inn. Gijduvan Pottery Workshop Visit a traditional ceramics workshop.
Bukhara — Drop-off in Bukhara or Samarkand Transfer to the guest’s preferred location (hotel, train station, or airport).
What's included
✔ Camel riding 10-15 minutes
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Private yurt: Price depends on your choice. Yurt for your group. Full privacy guaranteed.
✔ Traditional music performance by a local bard around the fire
✔ Breakfast
✔ Registration
✔ Driver/instructor and all transfers
✔ Shared yurt: Price depends on your choice. Share the yurt with other travelers
Not included
✘ Tour Guide
✘ Alcoholic beverages
✘ Personal travel insurance
Good to Know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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