2-Day Hiking & Yurt Stay Tour – Explore Uzbekistan’s Mountains

Day 1 – Samarkand – Sayyod Yurt Camp

* The tour can be started from Bukhara as well.​​

Meet your driver at 9:00 AM at your hotel  and begin your journey to the Sayyod Yurt Camp. You'll arrive at the camp around noon and check into one of the 12 comfortable yurts, designed in traditional nomadic style, offering an authentic and relaxing stay. Take your time exploring the camp's peaceful mountain environment.

After lunch, set out for an easy 3-hour (6 km) hike in the beautiful Nuratau Mountains. Starting from the camp, the trail gently ascends through a scenic valley. During the hike, enjoy stunning views of Lake Aydarkul in the distance and picturesque local villages. The trail reaches a viewpoint perfect for photos and admiring panoramic landscapes.

Once back at the camp, savor a delicious dinner featuring Uzbek dishes. In the evening, relax by the swimming pool or sit around the cozy campfire under the starlit sky.

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Travel details: Approximately 175 km/3 hours
Hiking details: 6 km/3 hours, elevation (+327 m, -328 m)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Yurt Camp

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Day 2 – Sayyod Yurt Camp – Bukhara via Lake Aydarkul

Following breakfast, depart Sayyod Yurt Camp for Bukhara, stopping along the way at Lake Aydarkul. Take a leisurely walk along the peaceful lakeshore, or if the weather is warm, enjoy a refreshing swim. Your driver will be with you during today’s journey.

Continue on to Nurata town, where you'll enjoy a traditional lunch at a local guesthouse. After your meal, explore Nurata’s historic landmarks, including the ancient fortress ruins believed to date from Alexander the Great’s time. Visit the sacred Chashma Spring, revered by locals, and experience other sites that highlight the town's fascinating heritage and traditions.

Continue to Bukhara, arriving in the late afternoon.

Travel details: Approx. 410 km/6 hours (excluding stops)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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