The 9 Best Yurt Camp Stays in Uzbekistan

1.Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour – 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $229Our pick

Spend two days hiking the Nuratau Mountains, sleeping in a yurt, swimming at Aydarkul, and traveling between Samarkand and Bukhara.

“Such a great experience! Most of the tourists sites in Uzbekistan are cities and having this little escape in the nature it was incredible! The yurts were great and toilettes were clean and practical (more then what we expected) The family is vRead more”

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2.Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 35 reviews · 2 days · from $215

Spend a night in a desert yurt near Aydarkul Lake, with camel riding, sunset, local music, petroglyphs, and a long drive from Bukhara.

“It was an unforgettable and enriching experience. We spent a lovely afternoon at Aidar Lake in the desert, then headed to the yurta camp. The staff there is truly amazing, services are essential but offer everything you need. We had so much fun in the evening, clapping, singing and dancing around the bonfire. The day after, we also enjoyed the stop at Nurata. Our guide was very friendly and flexible and made our trip very comfortable. The only downside is the fact that he did not speak English, so at some point it was a bit difficult to communicate. But that did not prevent us from having fun and falling…”

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3.From Khiva To Aral Sea 2-Days One Night In Yurt Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 1.5 days

Travel from Khiva to the Aral Sea with Muynak’s ship cemetery, desert forts, Mizdakhan, and a starry night in a Karakalpak yurt.

“IT: esperienza da 10/10 vale tutto il tempo e il costo impiegato. Uno dei luoghi più belli del mondo. Islom è una guida fantastica, inglese perfetto, spiegazioni e comunicazione eccellente, consigliato sotto ogni aspetto. EN: A 10/10 experience, worth every penny and expense. One of the most beautiful places in the world. Islom is a fantastic guide, with perfect English, excellent explanations and communication, highly recommended.”

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4.Desert Adventure from Samarkand: Yurt Camp & Aydarkul Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 2 days · from $200

Spend two days from Samarkand in Uzbekistan’s desert, with Aydarkul, camel riding, yurts, music, Nurata, and Gijduvan pottery.

“Une super excursion dans un camp de yourtes avec des arrêts très intéressants (Nurota ou la fabrique de céramique). Hassan a été un guide parfait, souhaitant toujours bien faire. C’est à coup sûr une aventure à ne pas rater.”

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5.Desert yurt camp and Mountain tour – 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $325

Spend three days from Bukhara in Uzbekistan’s desert and mountains, with yurts, camels, Lake Aydar, village life, pottery, and homestay meals.

“This was a very interesting tour into the desert and mountains of Uzbekistan. I'd definitely make sure you have your adventure pants on for this one! My friend and I (two, 30yo women) had a great time snapping pictures and exploring thRead more”

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6.2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $190

Spend two days from Samarkand in a desert yurt, visit Aydarkul Lake, ride camels, hear Kazakh music, and reach Bukhara.

“Belle expérience même si le côté local est trop peu présent. Hassan le conducteur est super bien (même si encore mieux que le conducteur parle anglais parfaitement) La musique le soir autour du feu dure à peine 20-30min donc la soirRead more”

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7.Desert Yurt Camp tour – 2 days (shared)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $206

Spend two days from Bukhara or Samarkand exploring Nurata, Aydarkul, and the Kyzylkum Desert with yurt camping, meals, music, and camels.

“Vikram was an awesome driver and guide! We truly enjoyed this tour as the highlight of our trip. The star and moon gazing was quite an experience with little to none, light pollution. Everything was really just great! Food was really good! Camp fire, music, singing, camels… loved it! 🥰”

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8.Adventure to Desert Kyzyl Kum and Yurt Camp

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 10 reviews · 2 days · from $230

Spend two days from Samarkand or Bukhara exploring Nurata, sleeping in a desert yurt, riding camels, and visiting Lake Aydarkul.

“Bellissimo il campo di yurte. Molto gentili ed ospitali. Pulito”

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9.Kyzylkum Desert tour from Samarkand (1Night 2 Days)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $186Best value

Spend a night in a Kyzylkum yurt, visit Nurata, swim in Aydarkul Lake, and continue to Bukhara on this private two-day trip from Samarkand.

“4 stars only because the tour organizer was disorganized. The driver assigned to us was not fully aware of the itinerary of the excursion we purchased, as not all tours include the same stops. We were not informed about the lunch house where we were to stop or the yurt camp where we would stay (at least 3 in the area), so we had to guess. The driver (Murat) was very helpful and quick to solve issues, making the trip pleasant and stress-free. He spoke excellent English, acted as our guide explaining the day and some history, even though he wasn’t required. He let us stop as we wished without…”

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