Category Kyzylkum Desert Yurt Camps & Aydarkul

Uzbekistan · KYZYLKUM DESERT YURT CAMPS & AYDARKUL

The 12 Best Kyzylkum Yurt Camp & Aydarkul Tours

12 reviewed

A night in the Kyzylkum is the part of an Uzbekistan trip people describe afterwards. Camel at dusk, fire, a bakhshi singing, then a lake in the middle of a desert at breakfast. Below are the camps and the routes that reach them, with what the yurt is really like, whether the bathroom is shared, and what two days costs from Samarkand or Bukhara.

Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour – 2 days

Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour - 2 days - Sayyod Yurt Camp: yurts, meals, and the small comforts that matter

1.Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour – 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $229Our pick

Sleep in a yurt, hike the Nuratau Mountains, then stop at Lake Aydarkul and Chashma ruins on the way from Samarkand to Bukhara.

“Such a great experience! Most of the tourists sites in Uzbekistan are cities and having this little escape in the nature it was incredible! The yurts were great and toilettes were clean and practical (more then what we expected) The family is vRead more”

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Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Bukhara

Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Bukhara - Navai caravanserai and underground water reservoir

2.Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 35 reviews · 2 days · from $215

2-day yurt camp tour from Bukhara: Aydarkul Lake swim, camel rides, and Milky Way stargazing near Jizzakh.

“We got a driver, not a guide! He was very kind and friendly, but he didn't speak English at all. There was no internet in most places, we couldn't use translation apps and communication was almost impossible. Camel raiding was exciting, but being asked for tips was rude. Yurt camping was fine, but the camp was clearly built for tourists. There was no real cultural exchange with locals, so we were disappointed. We saw some groups with English speaking guides at Yurt, so the problem seems to be this provider. Overall, the experience didn't match what was promised, and it wasn't worth the money. Booking the camp directly and arranging…”

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From Khiva To Aral Sea 2-Days One Night In Yurt Stay

From Khiva To Aral Sea 2-Days One Night In Yurt Stay - The Off-Road 4x4 Leg: Ustyurt Plateau Canyons and Desert Road Rhythm

Desert Adventure from Samarkand: Yurt Camp & Aydarkul Escape

Desert Adventure from Samarkand: Yurt Camp & Aydarkul Escape - Nurata Stops: Chashma Memorial and Alexander the Great Ruins

4.Desert Adventure from Samarkand: Yurt Camp & Aydarkul Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 2 days · from $200

2-day desert escape from Samarkand to Aydarkul Lake yurt camp, with camel rides, Kazakh akyn songs, and key stops in Nurata and Gijduvan.

“Une super excursion dans un camp de yourtes avec des arrêts très intéressants (Nurota ou la fabrique de céramique). Hassan a été un guide parfait, souhaitant toujours bien faire. C’est à coup sûr une aventure à ne pas rater.”

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Desert yurt camp and Mountain tour – 3 days

Desert yurt camp and Mountain tour - 3 days - Gijduvan ceramics workshop: a craft stop you can shop from

5.Desert yurt camp and Mountain tour – 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $325

From Bukhara to Kyzyl-Kum dunes, sleep in yurts and a Sentob homestay, visit Gijduvan ceramics and Lake Aydar, then reach Samarkand.

“This was a very interesting tour into the desert and mountains of Uzbekistan. I'd definitely make sure you have your adventure pants on for this one! My friend and I (two, 30yo women) had a great time snapping pictures and exploring thRead more”

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2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul

2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul - Samarkand pickup and the Nurota day: Chashma, ruins, and real stops

6.2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $190

2-day desert escape from Samarkand or Bukhara to Aydarkul Lake with yurts, camel rides, Chashma springs, Silk Road stops, and pottery.

“Belle expérience même si le côté local est trop peu présent. Hassan le conducteur est super bien (même si encore mieux que le conducteur parle anglais parfaitement) La musique le soir autour du feu dure à peine 20-30min donc la soirRead more”

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Desert Yurt Camp tour – 2 days (shared)

Desert Yurt Camp tour - 2 days (shared) - Birding at Aydarkul and why that stop is more than a highlight line

7.Desert Yurt Camp tour – 2 days (shared)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $206

2-day yurt camp tour from Bukhara: Nurata ruins and lunch, Aydarkul birding, camel time, fire music, then Samarkand drop-off.

“Worst experience EVER!! It has been a terrible experience this tour . The guide did not speak English at all, it was imposible to communicate with him. Then the music show , please you need to be serious, it was a guy that didn’t even Read more”

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2 Days Private Safari Tour from Bukhara

2 Days Private Safari Tour from Bukhara - Day 1: Caravanserai, Sardoba Water Reserve, and Sarmishsay Gorge Rock Art

8.2 Days Private Safari Tour from Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 2 days · from $245

Private 2-day yurt desert safari from Bukhara to Samarkand, with petroglyph gorges, camel ride, folk music, and Aydarkul lake.

“What a wonderful experience. Nobody else booked on our tour so it was just the two of us. We had the impression, with our guide and driver, that we were just hanging with some local friends. So many magical moments, from driving through the desert at full speed blaring music, to the beautiful sounds of traditional music under the stars at the yurt camp, to meeting the old lady at the desert village whose quiet peace will inspire you. These moments will stay with us for life. You will not regret booking this tour, indeed you will fall in love with this beautiful country and its warm hearted people, as…”

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A Night In The Kyzylkum Desert [1] From Khiva

A Night In The Kyzylkum Desert [1] From Khiva - Day 1: seven Khorezm fortresses around Ayaz-Kala

Adventure to Desert Kyzyl Kum and Yurt Camp

Adventure to Desert Kyzyl Kum and Yurt Camp - Day 1: Samarkand to Nurata, then Out to the Yurt Camp

10.Adventure to Desert Kyzyl Kum and Yurt Camp

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 10 reviews · 2 days · from $230

Two days in Uzbekistan’s Kyzyl Kum, staying in a yurt camp, visiting Nurata sights, hiking Aydar Lake, and optional camel rides.

“è andato tutto come da programma e l'esperienza è sicuramente da fare anche per mettere alla prova lo spirito di adattamento. giusto due punti per migliorare: - almeno ventilatore nella yurta - lettino con telo per bagno al lago”

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Kyzylkum Desert tour from Samarkand (1Night 2 Days)

Kyzylkum Desert tour from Samarkand (1Night 2 Days) - Samarkand to Nurata: The Road Trip Portion You Should Plan For

11.Kyzylkum Desert tour from Samarkand (1Night 2 Days)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $186

2-day Kyzylkum desert escape from Samarkand with yurt camp, Aydarkul Lake swim, camel ride, and Nurata history en route to Bukhara.

“Purtroppo l'esperienza in sè sarebbe stata anche carina, nel senso che ti permette di vedere il tramonto nel deserto e provare l'esperienza di dormire in una vera e propria Yurta. Molto bella Norata. Chiaro che è necessario spirito di adattamento e questo era stato messo in conto; infatti il problema non è stato l'adattamento alla struttura in sè ma il fatto che avessimo un accompagnatore che non parlava una parola di inglese e soprattutto che non ci diceva nemmeno a che ora dovevamo partire o cosa dovevamo fare. Addirittura spariva tanto che la sera ho dovuto chiedere al gestore del Campo tendato se sapeva a che ora saremmo ripartiti la…”

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2 Days Private Safari Tour from Bukhara

2 Days Private Safari Tour from Bukhara - Day 1: Caravanserai, Sardoba Water Reserve, and Sarmishsay Gorge Rock Art

12.2 Days Private Safari Tour from Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $170Best value

Private 2-day yurt safari from Bukhara to Samarkand with Sarmishsay Gorge petroglyphs, Nurata, Lake Aydarkul picnic, camel ride, and music.

“Many interesting sights and more information about Tashkent. The tour was simly magical and more than I expected. The architecture is incredible. Well worth seeing!”

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