2 Desert Safaris in Uzbekistan to Build a Day Around

1.2 Days Private Safari Tour from Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 2 days · from $245Our pick

Travel from Bukhara to Samarkand through Kyzylkum desert, ancient petroglyphs, Aydarkul Lake, camel rides, and a night in a yurt.

“What a wonderful experience. Nobody else booked on our tour so it was just the two of us. We had the impression, with our guide and driver, that we were just hanging with some local friends. So many magical moments, from driving through the desert at full speed blaring music, to the beautiful sounds of traditional music under the stars at the yurt camp, to meeting the old lady at the desert village whose quiet peace will inspire you. These moments will stay with us for life. You will not regret booking this tour, indeed you will fall in love with this beautiful country and its warm hearted people, as…”

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2.2 Days Private Safari Tour from Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $170Best value

Review of a private Bukhara to Samarkand desert tour with Sarmishsay petroglyphs, Nurata, Aydarkul Lake, camel rides, and a yurt stay.

“My sister and I booked the 2-day yurt camp tour and, while our guide and driver were both very kind and knowledgeable, the experience was unfortunately let down by the quality of the transportation.”

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