Desert yurt camp and Mountain tour - 3 days
Overview
Explore famous ceramics workshop in Gijduvan, visit the ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress in Nurata, and experience the stay in desert yurt camp and mountain homestay with this 3 days tour to Kyzyl-Kum desert and Nuratau Mountains. You will have a great opportunity to get to know about the life and activities of local people during your stay in the homestay in Nuratau Mountains. You may also join your hosts in the preparation of traditional dish ‘Plov’.
Trip Highlights
• Learn about ceramics making
• Ancient sights in Nurata city
• Stay in a Yurt camp and ride on the camel
• Swim or stroll along the shores of the Lake Aydar
• Mountain homestay
• Get to know the daily livelihood activities of rural people
Trip Highlights
• Learn about ceramics making
• Ancient sights in Nurata city
• Stay in a Yurt camp and ride on the camel
• Swim or stroll along the shores of the Lake Aydar
• Mountain homestay
• Get to know the daily livelihood activities of rural people
Inclusions
- 1 night homestay, 1 night Yurt Camp
- 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
- Camel riding around the Yurt camp (30 min)
- 1 day mountain escort guide service in Sentob
- Transport throughout the tour (sedan car) (Drivers with elementary English)
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Lunch
- 1x Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Yurt Camp "Sputnik Navoi"
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Bukhara- Gijduvan – Nurata - Yurt Camp
Pass By: Bukhara, Bukhara, Bukhara Province
Pick up from your hotel in Bukhara at 9:00 and drive to the Yurt Camp located in Kyzyl-Kum desert. On the way to Yurt Camp stop in Gijduvan and Nurata cities.
Stop At: Gijduvan, Gijduvan, Bukhara Province
A small town of Gijduvan is situated in 46 km northeast from Bukhara. From the ancient times till the present, Gijduvan has been important trading town and crafts centre. Visit the ceramics workshop of Narzullayev’s family where you can see the process of ceramics making, visit the ceramics museum and purchase articles of Gijduvan craftsmen.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nurata, Nurata, Navoiy Province
Once the ceramics tour is completed, continue to Nurata city (2 hours of drive). Arrive in Nurata city by lunch time and have your lunch in a small local family tea house. After lunch, start sightseeing in Nurata and see the ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress, holly spring 'Chashma' and medieval mosque.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yurt Camp "Sputnik Navoi", XH7V+R8C, Yangikazgan, Uzbekistan
Complete the sightseeing in Nurata and continue to the Yurt camp (65 km / 1 hour).
Arrive and settle in the yurt camp.
In the evening, ride on the camel or just walk around the dunes. You might be lucky to spot steppe tortoises, hares and desert agamas depending on the season. In the evening, enjoy listening to the songs of local bard around the fire
Dinner and overnight stay in the Yurt camp
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight stay in the Yurt camp
Day 2: Yurt Camp –Sentob village
Stop At: Yurt Camp "Sputnik Navoi", XH7V+R8C, Yangikazgan, Uzbekistan
After breakfast, drive via Lake Aydar to Nuratau Mountains.
Depending on the season, you can have a swim or just stroll along the lakeshore watching the rich aquatic birdlife (cranes, pelicans, many duck and goose species and numerous waders etc.)
Arrive in the homestay in Sentob village. Your host welcomes you and shows the homestay facilities. Almost all the houses in Sentob village have large gardens with the river passing through. Settle in a homestay.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Sentob, Sentob, Navoiy Province
Arrive in the homestay in Sentob village. Your host welcomes you and shows the homestay facilities. Almost all the houses in Sentob village have large gardens with the river passing through. Settle in a homestay.
Lunch with the local family. After lunch, wander around the village to see the mosque, local school, village shop and building style of the local houses. Sentob is one of the few villages where almost all the houses are built in traditional way using local rocks. Wandering through the village is a fantastic way to see villagers doing their traditional livelihood activities. You will meet many friendly and curious locals willing to talk to you.
In the afternoon, you have a free time to chat with your host family. You may also watch or participate in the preparation of traditional dish ‘Plov’
Overnight stay in a local homestay.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a local homestay.
Day 3: Sentob village –Samarkand
Stop At: Samarkand, Samarkand, Samarqand Province
After breakfast, leave for Samarkand (4 hours of drive).
END OF THE GRAM
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Bukhara- Gijduvan – Nurata - Yurt Camp
Pass By: Bukhara, Bukhara, Bukhara Province
Pick up from your hotel in Bukhara at 9:00 and drive to the Yurt Camp located in Kyzyl-Kum desert. On the way to Yurt Camp stop in Gijduvan and Nurata cities.
Stop At: Gijduvan, Gijduvan, Bukhara Province
A small town of Gijduvan is situated in 46 km northeast from Bukhara. From the ancient times till the present, Gijduvan has been important trading town and crafts centre. Visit the ceramics workshop of Narzullayev’s family where you can see the process of ceramics making, visit the ceramics museum and purchase articles of Gijduvan craftsmen.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nurata, Nurata, Navoiy Province
Once the ceramics tour is completed, continue to Nurata city (2 hours of drive). Arrive in Nurata city by lunch time and have your lunch in a small local family tea house. After lunch, start sightseeing in Nurata and see the ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress, holly spring 'Chashma' and medieval mosque.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yurt Camp "Sputnik Navoi", XH7V+R8C, Yangikazgan, Uzbekistan
Complete the sightseeing in Nurata and continue to the Yurt camp (65 km / 1 hour).
Arrive and settle in the yurt camp.
In the evening, ride on the camel or just walk around the dunes. You might be lucky to spot steppe tortoises, hares and desert agamas depending on the season. In the evening, enjoy listening to the songs of local bard around the fire
Dinner and overnight stay in the Yurt camp
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight stay in the Yurt camp
Day 2: Yurt Camp –Sentob village
Stop At: Yurt Camp "Sputnik Navoi", XH7V+R8C, Yangikazgan, Uzbekistan
After breakfast, drive via Lake Aydar to Nuratau Mountains.
Depending on the season, you can have a swim or just stroll along the lakeshore watching the rich aquatic birdlife (cranes, pelicans, many duck and goose species and numerous waders etc.)
Arrive in the homestay in Sentob village. Your host welcomes you and shows the homestay facilities. Almost all the houses in Sentob village have large gardens with the river passing through. Settle in a homestay.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Sentob, Sentob, Navoiy Province
Arrive in the homestay in Sentob village. Your host welcomes you and shows the homestay facilities. Almost all the houses in Sentob village have large gardens with the river passing through. Settle in a homestay.
Lunch with the local family. After lunch, wander around the village to see the mosque, local school, village shop and building style of the local houses. Sentob is one of the few villages where almost all the houses are built in traditional way using local rocks. Wandering through the village is a fantastic way to see villagers doing their traditional livelihood activities. You will meet many friendly and curious locals willing to talk to you.
In the afternoon, you have a free time to chat with your host family. You may also watch or participate in the preparation of traditional dish ‘Plov’
Overnight stay in a local homestay.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a local homestay.
Day 3: Sentob village –Samarkand
Stop At: Samarkand, Samarkand, Samarqand Province
After breakfast, leave for Samarkand (4 hours of drive).
END OF THE GRAM
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You will be picked up for this tour from your hotel in Bukhara at 9:00. Please let us know the name of your hotel in Bukhara when you book the tour.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
N2414MFmichaelp
October 2023
For the trip from Bukhara to Samarkand we took three days and booked the "Desert Jurt Camp and Mountain Tour". A highlight of the first day was the stopover at Lake Aydarkul. Sandy beach, deep blue water - and all to ourselves. Luckily we had our bathing suits within reach! After the long drive a...
For the trip from Bukhara to Samarkand we took three days and booked the "Desert Jurt Camp and Mountain Tour". A highlight of the first day was the stopover at Lake Aydarkul. Sandy beach, deep blue water - and all to ourselves. Luckily we had our bathing suits within reach! After the long drive and looking at the inviting Jurt Camp, we were glad to have booked two nights here. From a longer and rewarding hike up to 1700 m, led by our nice English speaking mountain guide Sardor, we recovered in the afternoon in the pool (!) of the camp. - Clean sanitary facilities, delicious food, friendly local people - here no wishes remain unfulfilled 🙂. On the third day our nice driver Ikrom brought us safely on to Samarkand. An all-round successful tour, which we gladly recommend to others!Tessaebasta2014
July 2023
L’organizzazione del tour è stata perfetta e le due esperienze sia quella nel campo di yurta che presso la famiglia sui monti Nuratau davvero piacevoli. Il signor Sherzod ha risposto fin da subito a tutte le nostre domande ed ha saputo organizzare un tour esattamente come lo avevamo pensato. L’au...
L’organizzazione del tour è stata perfetta e le due esperienze sia quella nel campo di yurta che presso la famiglia sui monti Nuratau davvero piacevoli. Il signor Sherzod ha risposto fin da subito a tutte le nostre domande ed ha saputo organizzare un tour esattamente come lo avevamo pensato. L’autista che ci ha accompagnato si è dimostrato persona piacevole e gentile. Il cibo era ottimo, la famiglia che ci ha ospitato premurosa e disponibile, il villaggio sui monti Nuratau un luogo paradisiaco. Consiglio fortemente questa agenzia che ci ha fatto vivere l’esperienza più bella dei nostri giorni in Uzbekistan.Camper23494489100
October 2023
We had a lovely stay at the beautiful yurt camp in the Nuratau mountains. We were picked up at our hotel in Bukhara and brought to the camp by a very friendly driver. On the way, we did a couple of stops: an old Alexander the Great fortress, a scenic lake in the middle of nowhere, and a hearty lu...
We had a lovely stay at the beautiful yurt camp in the Nuratau mountains. We were picked up at our hotel in Bukhara and brought to the camp by a very friendly driver. On the way, we did a couple of stops: an old Alexander the Great fortress, a scenic lake in the middle of nowhere, and a hearty lunch in a guest house. At the camp, we were met by our friendly host and mountain guide. We were late in season, so there were not that many other guests. Luckily, there were a loooot of animals (dogs, donkeys, cows, sheep, etc.) to keep us company :-) Our stay the yurt camps was a very welcome break from the city hopping we did in Uzbekistan. Very quiet, beautiful sceneries and challenging, but worthwile hikes. We met a lot of friendly people in Uzbekistan, but Sardar, our guide, really stood out! Just one thing, if you’re a light sleeper, take some earplugs, as the animal nightlife can be quite noisy.Akari H
September 2019
私たちのツアーはブハラの宿に９am、簡単な英語を話すフレンドリーなドライバーさんが迎えに来てスタートしました。1時間くらい走って、キジュドゥバンの陶器の工房に立ち寄ります。かわいい絵皿を買いました。その後、Nurotaまで草原と砂漠のなかの１本道を走り、スザニ工房とゲストハウスをやっているお宅の素敵な中庭でランチをいただきました。マンティがとても美味しかったです。可愛いスザニのポーチを買いました。そこから、今日の宿、砂漠のYurt Campへ。ここは、水洗トイレ完備、水シャワー、部屋に電源も完備。ただし携帯の電波は入りません。フタコブラクダに乗って30分くらい周辺を散歩。どこまでも広い地...
私たちのツアーはブハラの宿に９am、簡単な英語を話すフレンドリーなドライバーさんが迎えに来てスタートしました。1時間くらい走って、キジュドゥバンの陶器の工房に立ち寄ります。かわいい絵皿を買いました。その後、Nurotaまで草原と砂漠のなかの１本道を走り、スザニ工房とゲストハウスをやっているお宅の素敵な中庭でランチをいただきました。マンティがとても美味しかったです。可愛いスザニのポーチを買いました。そこから、今日の宿、砂漠のYurt Campへ。ここは、水洗トイレ完備、水シャワー、部屋に電源も完備。ただし携帯の電波は入りません。フタコブラクダに乗って30分くらい周辺を散歩。どこまでも広い地平線！夜は満天の星空、焚き火を囲んで音楽。欧州の団体ツーリストが大型バスで泊まりに来ていました。シニアにもおすすめです。食事も美味しかったです。 山岳地方のsentobへ。渓谷にふわっと広がる緑。素朴な村。穏やかな人びと。かわいい子供達。宿は石造り、素敵なお庭、裏庭にヤギ、川の音、木の葉の音。誰も教えたくない場所(笑) お庭でいただく食事も美味しい。ちょっとシャワーの水圧が足りませんが、そのくらいどうでもよくなります。案内されて、ちょっと山の頂上まで歩きました。さらに、村の子供達に連れられて、小学校を訪問しました。利発でキラキラした子供達。また会いたいです。とても楽しい思い出です。 そこから、サマルカンドにお昼近くに到着。 ブハラからサマルカンドへの移動、宿２泊、ラクダ乗り、食事込みの値段なので、とてもお得です。 おすすめです！SteffenFlessa
September 2023
The yurt camp was a highlight of our tour to Uzbekistan. The driver was there just on time, he showed us all as promised. The camp is lovely, people are very friendly. it is rural - but we loved that after all the crowded towns. The tour on the mountain was great, but really demanding. There ar...
The yurt camp was a highlight of our tour to Uzbekistan. The driver was there just on time, he showed us all as promised. The camp is lovely, people are very friendly. it is rural - but we loved that after all the crowded towns. The tour on the mountain was great, but really demanding. There are no pathways – just stones and gras. But we had an excellent guide.RobertLicun
October 2019
We booked 3 days combined tour to the desert yurt camp and homestay in the Nuratau Mountains though Responsible Travel a week ago. Thanks to Sherzod and the team for organizing this amazing tour, we enjoyed it very much. The tour was a good change after seeing too many mosques and madrassas of t...
We booked 3 days combined tour to the desert yurt camp and homestay in the Nuratau Mountains though Responsible Travel a week ago. Thanks to Sherzod and the team for organizing this amazing tour, we enjoyed it very much. The tour was a good change after seeing too many mosques and madrassas of the Silk Road cities. Our special thanks to the mountain guide Ali and the driver Jamal who was always caring and professional.