Aydarkul Lake Yurt Camp and Camel Safari 3 days

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Itinerary: Samarkand (or Bukhara) – Nurata – Yurt camp – Samarkand

The Kyzylkum desert stretches east to the Syr Darya River occupying almost the entire territory of in ancient times called Maverannahr or Transoxiana. A thousand years ago the famous Silk Road from China to Europe passed through Kyzylkum desert. Only the ruins of ancient palaces and fortresses and destroyed abandoned canals recall the eventful history of the lands lying between the two rivers.

On our tour you will be able to go through the paths of ancient caravans, find yourself several centuries ago, when the only means of transportation was a “desert ship” – a camel. You will see the main “pearl of the desert” – Lake Aydarkul, where you can swim or fish; you will live in a real yurt and ride Bactrian camels (Camelus bactrianus).

During the tour you will have the opportunity to:

Stay in a yurt camp on Lake Aydarkul

Ride camels

Relax, swim and fish on Lake Aydarkul.

Tour program:

 

Start from Samarkand or Bukhara – transfer by car to Nurata city. On the way stop to see ancient petroglyphs. Arrival in t Nurata. Sightseeing.

There are many sacred springs with crystal clear water around the town. The fish that lives in them is also considered sacred, it cannot be eaten. Visit other popular places: a cloister for dervishes, consisting of several rooms for privacy, an old mosque of the 16th century and the ruins of an ancient fortress which is considered a place where a garrison of Alexander the Great used to stay.

Lunch in a café which boasts the most delicious Tandir Kabob dish in Uzbekistan. Transfer by car or bus to a yurt camp 10 kilometers away from Aydarkul Lake. The camp in traditional style consists of 15 comfortable yurts. There are all amenities including hot showers and electricity. Yurts are richly decorated with handmade textiles. Multicolored patterns of carpets and woolen bands create a special festive atmosphere in the camp.

For dinner you will be offered national dishes, four types of salads, fruits and oriental sweets. Alcoholic drinks are available upon request. Dinner at the bonfire and romantic singing of the local singer Akin, cozy overnight stay under millions of stars – what could be more beautiful!?

Night in the yurt.

After an early breakfast, a camel trip through the Kyzylkum desert to Lake Aydarkul. There are a lot of fish in the lake, so you can enjoy beautiful fishing here. You can also enjoy beautiful views, get acquainted with local flora and fauna or collect healing herbs. On the shore we will have a picnic, for lunch – fresh-caught fried fish, several types of salads, fresh fruit and mineral water. Here you can relax, swim, sunbathe in the friendly sun and take many beautiful photos. Towards evening camel back riding to the yurt camp. Free time. Dinner at the fire. Night in the yurt.

Transfer to Samarkand.

End of the programme.

Price per person in USD:
Pax 6
Price per person 170

Price includes:

  • Accommodation yurts for 2 nights.
  • Meals: full board – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
  • Transportation on comfortable air-conditioned minivan – Samarkand (or Bukhara) – Nurata – Yurt camp – Samarkand.
  • Mineral water during the excursion.
  • Camel back riding.

Price does not include:

  • Personal expenses.
  • Medical insurance.

This tour can be booked as a separate trip or as an extention to any other tour from our list. Contact our tour operator who will help you to make a program according to your interests. For more information, please contact us.

The cost of the tour will vary depending on the number of guests and the selected transport (car, minibus, bus).

The cost of the tour can be paid by bank transfer, credit card or other means agreed upon in advance when ordering the tour.

 

Cancellation fees:

  • Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply
  • Cancellation prior 15 days – 50% charge of the tour price
  • Cancellation prior 7 days – 100% charge of the tour price

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to book the tour:

info@marakandatravel.com

marakanda.travel@gmail.com

Telegram: +99897 7401174

HAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP!

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Dasha F. Russia
Aydarkul Lake Yurt Camp and Camel Safari 3 days

Айдаркуль необычный отдых

May 2021
Были с семьей в юрточном лагере на озере Айдаркуль в мае 2021 года. Отдых получился отличный. Озеро уже теплое, можно купаться. Берег песчаный, вода солоноватая, напоминает море)), правда не прозрачная. В этом месте никого не был, кроме нашей семьи. Комары были на озере, но не кусали, потому что мы были там днем. В самом лагере нет комаров, но мы на всякий случай запаслись эфирными маслами))). Природа дикая, много живности черепах, ящериц …. Детям очень понравилось, младшему 5 лет особенно, сказал, что готов здесь жить))). Старшим детям тоже понравилось, меня это сильно удивило, ведь нет ни интернета, ни связи. Билайн, умс, узмобайл там пропадает и не берет, юсел иногда цепляет. Не пожалели, что проехали 470 километров из Ташкента. Для тех, кто не связывает отдых с обязательным городским городским строительством, это в самый раз. Это место где Вас никто не достанет, нет СМС, звонков и пищалок телеграмма)))) Душ, санузел, теплая вода суда все есть, правда как оказалось воду привозят в цистернах, что еще больше напоминает, что это дикая пустыня. Раньше часто отдыхали в зонах отдыха в горах, Айдаркуль понравился не меньше. Мы поехали туда на своей машине по навигатору, выехали из Ташкента в 17.00 там были в 24.00, спасибо ребятам из Айдаркуль понравился не меньше. Мы поехали туда на своей машине по навигатору, выехали из Ташкента в 17.00 там были в 24.00, спасибо ребятам из Мараканд Трэвел, были на связи и курировали наш маршрут до конца, с такой поддержкой даже в пустыне не страшно))) 100%.

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