Day 1: Samarkand/Bukhara – Nurata – Yurt Camp
In the morning, drive to the yurt camp in the Kyzylkum Desert (270 km, about 5 hours). Along the way, stop in Nurata to visit a local mosque with a sacred spring. Continue the journey to the Safari Yurt Camp. Upon arrival, settle into your yurt, take a camel ride, and enjoy some free time. In the evening, have dinner by the campfire while a Kazakh akin sings traditional folk songs. Overnight stay in a yurt.
Meals: Dinner
Although meals are included, based on guest feedback, we recommend bringing some extra snacks, as there are no shops near the yurts.
Day 2: Yurt Camp – Samarkand/Bukhara
In the morning, visit Aydarkul Lake and enjoy some free time by the water.
In the afternoon, depart the yurt camp and drive to either Samarkand (270 km, approx. 5 hours) or Bukhara (250 km, approx. 5 hours). Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel or the train station, marking the end of your 2-day Aydarkul Lake tour.
Meals: Breakfast.