Itenerary

Day 1 – Samarkand to Narvon Village  

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

Meet your driver at 9:00 A.M. at your hotel and drive to Narvon village, arriving around lunchtime. Check into your local homestay, then spend the afternoon exploring the village on your own. Get acquainted with the villagers and observe their daily routines. You might also witness traditional carpet weaving and learn about how these handmade carpets are created. Later, you can join or watch your host family prepare a traditional Uzbek meal. Dinner and overnight at the homestay.​

Please note: Today's village exploration is self-guided. The guided hiking begins the next day.

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Travel details: Approximately 97 km / 2.5 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Local homestay

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Day 2 – Narvon to Sayyod Yurt Camp
After breakfast, begin your guided hike across the mountains from Narvon village toward Sayyod Yurt Camp. On the way, visit Narvon Ota, a local pilgrimage spot near the hiking trail. At the summit, take in breathtaking views of the expansive Kyzyl-Kum desert, Lake Aydarkul, and the picturesque villages below. After arriving at Sayyod Yurt Camp, settle into your yurt. Spend your afternoon relaxing or choose optional activities like a cooking class. The camp provides internet, an outdoor pool, table tennis, archery, and a small telescope for stargazing. After dinner, relax around a warm campfire.

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Hiking distance: 13.5 km / 4.5 hours, elevation (+1031 m, -1001 m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt Camp

Day 3 – Sayyod to Bukhara via Nurata
In the morning, start an easy 3-hour (6 km) hike through the mountains, enjoying panoramic views of nearby villages and landscapes. Return to camp for lunch, then set off toward Bukhara. En route, stop at Nurata city to explore local sites including the ancient fortress attributed to Alexander the Great, the sacred spring, and other historical landmarks. Afterwards, continue your journey to Bukhara, arriving in the late afternoon.

Hiking distance: 6 km / 3 hours, elevation (+327 m, -328 m)
Travel distance: About 340 km / 5 hours (excluding stops)
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Price & Service

1  Person                      USD 400            
2  Persons                    USD 290           Per Person

What’s Included

• 1 Night Homestay & 1 Night Yurt Camp (2–4 pax per yurt)

• 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

• Entrance fees in Nurata city

• Local guide on Day 2 & 3

• All transportation

• Registration and taxes

What’s Not Included​

• Travel insurance (required)

• Optional camp activities (extra cost)

• Tips for guides & drivers (€4–€9/day, optional)