Uzbekistan · YURT CAMP STAYS

The 9 Best Yurt Camp Stays in Uzbekistan

9 tours  ·  from $190 a head

A yurt night is a fixed number of beds between Nurata and Lake Aydarkul, and the sky is the product. These 9 compare camps, what dinner looks like, and whether a camel ride and the lake are included.

Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour - 2 days - Hiking in the Nuratau Mountains
2-Day Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Nurata & Aydarkul Desert Tours, Samarkand Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Yurt Camp Stays

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $230Our pick

Escape Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities with a private yurt stay, mountain hike, Lake Aydarkul, and Nurata sights between Samarkand and Bukhara.

“Very rewarding and pleasant. Great driver, ikrom. Lovely kind and accommodating. We enjoyed the ride with the mountain guide. The meals are excellent. Nice frame. Only downside, in yurts there are many locusts.... We couldn't sleep because they were getting into the sheets or jumping on us.Auto-translated”

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Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Bukhara - Sarmish petroglyphs and a small hill of rock art
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Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Bukhara

2.Yurt Camp Tour with Night from Bukhara

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

Review of a two-day Bukhara yurt camp trip to Aydarkul Lake, with camels, desert sunsets, roadside sights, meals, and practical advice.

“Other than the transportation, it was not a good experience, to say the least. There was nothing to do there in that freezing cold dezert, the facilities were rather poor and the food was mediocre at best. There was actually no guidance at all, as soon as we got to our yurt we were left alone. The yurt was shabby and depressing. We were so happy and relieved when it all came to an end on the following day!”

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From Khiva To Aral Sea 2-Days One Night In Yurt Stay - Muynak and the rusting ships
2-Day Experiences, Aral Sea Tours, Evening Experiences, Khiva Tours, Tour Reviews, Yurt Camp Stays

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

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, ship cemetery, ancient fortresses, a yurt night, and practical tips for this remote tour.

“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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Desert Adventure from Samarkand: Yurt Camp & Aydarkul Escape - Lunch in a local home
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Desert Adventure from Samarkand: Yurt Camp & Aydarkul Escape

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

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

Review of a 2-day Samarkand desert tour with Nurata, Aydarkul Lake, camel riding, yurt camping, music, meals, and 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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Desert yurt camp and Mountain tour - 3 days - What sleeping in the yurt really means
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Desert yurt camp and Mountain tour – 3 days

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 a yurt stay, camel ride, village homestay, Lake Aydar, and local 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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2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul - A family lunch in Chashma
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2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul

6.2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul

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

Review of a two-day Samarkand to Aydarkul tour with yurts, camels, local food, Silk Road sites, and practical booking advice.

“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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Desert Yurt Camp tour - 2 days (shared) - Aydarkul Lake and the Bird-Watching Stop
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Desert Yurt Camp tour – 2 days (shared)

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

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

Review of a two-day Bukhara desert yurt tour with Nurata, Aydarkul Lake, camel rides, meals, music, and practical booking advice.

“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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Adventure to Desert Kyzyl Kum and Yurt Camp - Yanghi-Gazgan and the night in the desert
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Adventure to Desert Kyzyl Kum and Yurt Camp

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 yurt, riding camels, and visiting Aydarkul Lake.

“Je ne recommande pas l’expérience sous cette forme. Notre guide, ponctuel, est venu nous chercher à notre hôtel à Samarcande. Il ne parle pas un mot d’anglais ce qui complique singulièrement les choses bien qu’il soit sympathique . 30 minutes d’arrêt à Nurata. Le guide nous dépose et nous attend. Pas un mot d’explication. Au camp pareil. Pas d’activité de 15h30 au repas du soir et pas un mot sur le programme. Feu de camp et repas sympathiques. Le lendemain on repart à 9h. Stops anecdotiques de qq minutes au lac et dans une oasis sans explication une nouvelle fois. On a payé le repas de midi assez bon qui…”

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3-Day Experiences, Bukhara Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Nurata & Aydarkul Desert Tours, Tour Reviews, Yurt Camp Stays

From Bukhara: 3-Day Yurt Stay, Hiking & Lake Aydarkul

9.3-Day Yurt Stay, Hiking & Lake Aydarkul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours - 3 days · from $348

Review of a 3-day Uzbekistan yurt tour from Bukhara to Samarkand, with Lake Aydarkul, Nuratau hikes, village life, meals, and practical tips.

“We highly recommend this tour – the yurt camp was in a beautiful, mountain-surrounded location, with a pool filled with spring water and fantastic food. However, the main thing that made our stay truly unforgettable was our amazing guide, Sardor. Sardor not only led us on a breathtaking hike in the mountains and gave us a village tour, but also ensured that our stay at the camp was of outstanding quality. A huge thank you to him and the whole team working here – so hospitable, friendly, and open!”

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