Explore Uzbekistan’s hidden gems: hike Nuratau mountains, trek Kyzyl-kum desert, stay in village guest houses, and camp under stars. Customize your adventure today.
Explore Uzbekistan’s hidden gems: hike Nuratau mountains, trek Kyzyl-kum desert, stay in village guest houses, and camp under stars. Customize your adventure today.
Journey from Bukhara to Nurata
Gishduvan - Depart from the hotel and travel 30km to the renowned Gishduvan ceramic workshop to observe local artisans in action.
Nurata - Travel 100 km to explore the ancient village featuring remnants of Alexander the Great’s fortress and a local mosque.
Aydar Lake - Continue 30 km to Ayder Kul Lake to…
Journey from Bukhara to Nurata
Gishduvan - Depart from the hotel and travel 30km to the renowned Gishduvan ceramic workshop to observe local artisans in action.
Nurata - Travel 100 km to explore the ancient village featuring remnants of Alexander the Great’s fortress and a local mosque.
Aydar Lake - Continue 30 km to Ayder Kul Lake to enjoy lunch and dip your feet in the water.
Navoiy - Proceed to the Yurt Camp in the Kyzyk-kum desert for a camel ride, exploration of desert dunes, and dinner accompanied by Kazakh music.
Travel to Ukhum, Nurata Mountain
Ukhum - Head to Ukhum for a half-day visit to the ancient irrigation channels, petroglyph site, and national park.
Hiking Sentoyb - Drive to Starting Point
Sentob - Embark on a hike through the village, visiting the nearby breeding enclosure of the highly endangered Severtsov’s wild sheep. Official statistics indicate that approximately 2,000 wild sheep roam outside the enclosure in the Nuratau Mountains valleys. From the enclosure, continue hiking to the ruins of the local fortress Shaxi Korgon, located on the hill opposite the enclosure.
Uzbekistan - Return via the picturesque mountain roads of Jizzakh, stopping at a local bazaar. Total distance: 160km.

- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation in Guest Houses in each village
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 24 hour customer service
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation in Guest Houses in each village
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 24 hour customer service
- Tips for Guide & driver
- Guide 100/day
- Tips for Guide & driver
- Guide 100/day
Experience the charm of staying in guest houses nestled in the valleys of various villages, offering a unique perspective of Uzbekistan. Explore the Kyzyk-kum desert and enjoy a starlit night at a yurt camp, complete with camel trekking adventures.
Hiking in the Nuratau mountains is a fantastic experience for several reasons:
- Diverse landscapes:…
Experience the charm of staying in guest houses nestled in the valleys of various villages, offering a unique perspective of Uzbekistan. Explore the Kyzyk-kum desert and enjoy a starlit night at a yurt camp, complete with camel trekking adventures.
Hiking in the Nuratau mountains is a fantastic experience for several reasons:
- Diverse landscapes: mountains, forests, and waterfalls
- Diverse cultures: Kazakh shepherds and Tajik villagers
- Pure nature: no cities, just serene nature and quaint villages
The tour is customizable for a small fee and can begin in Bukhara and conclude in Samarkand, or the other way around.
- Please check Uzbekistan entry requirement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Uzbekistan
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.