Yurts, Camel Riding and Desert

This is basically a classic tour with a very interesting addition: stay in nomadic yurts, colorfully decorated in local style, in the desert, cooking local food together in the open.

Uzbekistan, Archaeology, History, Culture and Traditions, Folklore and Ethnic, Handcrafts and Folk Art, Rural Stay, Yurt Stay, Outdoor Activities, Ecotourism, Camping and Trekking, Medium Classic
Oktabr, Noyabr, Mart, Aprel, May, Iyun, Avgust, Sentabr
O'zbekiston9 kundan boshlab 610 US$
Yurts, Camel Riding and Desert

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Tour Description

This route keeps the backbone of a classic Uzbekistan tour but adds desert life, yurts, camel riding, and time around Aydarkul Lake.

What makes it different

  • Stay in decorated nomadic yurts instead of spending every night in standard city hotels.
  • Cook around an open campfire, listen to local singers, and experience a slower desert evening.
  • Combine Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva with outdoor time near the lake.

Best for

Travelers who want classic monuments but also need one memorable nature-based break. The yurt stay gives the itinerary a different texture without making it a full trekking expedition.

Highlights

Arrival and Transfer to Urgench/Khiva

Arrival and Transfer to Urgench/Khiva

We meet you at the Tashkent International Airport and accompany to the domestic flights terminal for your flight to Urgench by Uzbekistan Airways (1.5 hours). You drive straight to see the.

Full Day Excursion in Khiva

Full Day Excursion in Khiva

Full day is devoted to Khiva and its attractions. Overnight in Khiva.

Transfer to Bukhara through desert

Transfer to Bukhara through desert

Early in the morning you head east, to Bukhara, 480 km through the desert (5-6 hours drive). On the way, you make stops to enjoy specatular views of the great Amudarya (Oxus) river.

Itinerary

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Arrival and Transfer to Urgench/Khiva

We meet you at the Tashkent International Airport and accompany to the domestic flights terminal for your flight to Urgench by Uzbekistan Airways (1.5 hours). You drive straight to see the ancient Khiva, the capital of the ancient Khorezmian Kingdom. In Khiva, you visit the most prominent monument of the Mongol era, the 14th century tomb of the Sufi master Said Allauddin, Kunya Ark, Muhammad Aminkhan Madrassah and minaret, Juma Mosque and minaret with carved wooden columns, the Stone Yard (harem) of Khiva rulers, the tomb of Pakhlavan Makhmud, a famous ancient wrestler and poet, who was declared Saint. Overnight in a Khiva hotel.

Pricing & Inclusions

dan boshlab 610 US$

two persons traveling, specific BnB or 2-3* private hotels with breakfast, one double room shared. Tour services shall begin in the morning of Day 1 and be completed at the end of Day 9

Kiritilgan

  • Visa support if needed
  • Hotel room with breakfast
  • Transfers between cities and transport for all excursions from Day 1 to Day 9

Kiritilmagan

  • Intl. and/or local flights
  • Accompanying tour guide
  • Entrance tickets to museums and monuments, tour guide services
  • Meals other than breakfast at hotels