Kyzyl Kum Desert 2-Day Private Tour

Fall in love with the unique landscapes of the Kyzyl Kum desert with this 2-day private tour from Bukhara. You'll visit the ancient city of Nurata, Lake Aidar and experience the nomad lifestyle.

Kyzyl Kum Desert 2-Day Tour

Day 1: Bukhara - Nurata - Kyzyl Kum

Pick up from your hotel in Bukhara at the indicated time to board a minibus for the tour of the Kyzyl Kum desert. After a 4-hour drive, the first stop will be the ancient city of Nurata. Visit the Chashma complex, the Juma Mosque, the ancient Panjvaqta Mosque, and the Nurata Arab Baths.

The next stop will be a yurt camp in the Kyzyl Kum desert, where you can bathe in Lake Aidar. Enjoy a traditional dinner and a typical desert folklore show. Afterwards, retire to the yurts for rest.

Day 2: Kyzyl Kum - Samarkand - Bukhara

After a night in the desert, breakfast will be served while enjoying a sunrise. Next, the tour will continue to Samarkand for lunch (on your own). You can choose to end the tour in Samarkand or Bukhara. If returning to Bukhara, you are expected to arrive at your hotel by 5 PM.

Accommodation

This tour includes one night's accommodation in a yurt camp in the Kyzyl Kum desert. The yurts are comfortable and can accommodate up to 4 people.