Kyzylkum Desert 2-Day Private Tour

The Kyzylkum desert offers unique landscapes. Experience this on a 2-day private tour from Samarkand that includes visits to the ancient city of Nurota and Lake Aidar, followed by an overnight stay in a yurt camp.

Kyzylkum Desert 2-Day Tour

Day 1: Samarkand - Nurota - Kyzylkum

Pickup from your hotel in Samarkand precedes a four-hour journey to the Kyzylkum desert. The first stop is Nurota, where we will visit the Chashma complex, a 4th-century BC fortress, and other significant sites, including the Juma Mosque and the Panjvaqta Mosque. A traditional lunch will be provided in Nurota.

In the late afternoon, arrival at the Kyzylkym desert yurt camp will allow time to swim in the Aidar Lake. The evening features a traditional dinner, a folk show, and insights into desert life.

Day 2: Kyzylkum - Bukhara - Samarkand

Experience waking up in the desert with breakfast at the yurt camp while watching dawn illuminate the sands. Afterward, we will return to Samarkand with a stop in Bukhara for lunch on your own. Guests may choose to end the tour in Bukhara or return to Samarkand, with arrival at your hotel expected by 5 pm.

Accommodation

Includes 1 night's accommodation in a desert yurt camp. The yurt tent accommodates 4 people and provides a close-to-nature experience.