The 11 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, sleeping in a yurt, swimming by the Nuratau Mountains, and visiting Lake Aydarkul on the way to 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

Review of the 2-day Bukhara yurt tour to Aydarkul Lake, with camel riding, desert sunsets, meals, transport, and practical booking advice.

“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 · from $688

Travel from Khiva to the Aral Sea, visit Muynak’s ship cemetery and ancient fortresses, then sleep beneath the stars 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

Review of a two-day Samarkand desert escape with Nurata, Aydarkul Lake, camel riding, yurt camping, music, and practical tips.

“We loved the camel ride and the yurt camp itself. It was really beautiful and the sunset made it even better. The food at the camp was fine, veg options available. Our driver was really kind.”

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5.Desert yurt camp and Mountain tour – 3 days

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

Review of a 3-day Uzbekistan tour from Bukhara to a desert yurt camp, Lake Aydar, Nurata Mountains, local crafts, meals, and camel riding.

“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

Sleep in a desert yurt, visit Aydarkul Lake, ride camels, hear Kazakh music, and reach Bukhara or Samarkand on this two-day Uzbek tour.

“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

Review of a two-day Uzbek desert yurt tour from Bukhara, with Nurata, Aydarkul, camel riding, music, meals, and practical tips.

“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 visiting Nurata, sleeping in a desert yurt, riding camels, and swimming at Lake Aydarkul.

“è andato tutto come da programma e l'esperienza è sicuramente da fare anche per mettere alla prova lo spirito di adattamento. giusto due punti per migliorare: - almeno ventilatore nella yurta - lettino con telo per bagno al lago”

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9.3-Day Yurt Stay, Hiking & Lake Aydarkul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $414

Review of a 3-day Bukhara to Samarkand tour with a luxury yurt stay, Lake Aydarkul, Nurata, mountain hikes, and local meals.

“We really enjoyed the 3-day tour to Lake Aydarkul and the hikes in the Nuratauge Mountains. Staying at Sayyod Yurt Camp was really luxurious and the food delicious. Our hiking guide Alibek was also able to tell us a lot about the country Read moreAuto-translated”

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10.The Beautiful Sunset in Aydarkul Yurt Camp 2 Days 1 night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $180Best value

Review of a 2-day Samarkand to Aydarkul yurt camp tour with Nurata, desert sunset, lake views, meals, private transport, and Bukhara drop-off.

“We had an unforgettable stay at Aydarkul Yurt Camp! The yurts are clean and cozy, offering a real taste of nomadic life. The location is stunning—right near Aydarkul Lake, with peaceful desert views and incredible sunsets.”

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11.Yurt Camp & Aydarkul Adventure from Bukhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 50 days · from $220

Travel from Bukhara to Samarkand through pottery towns, Silk Road ruins, Aydarkul Lake, and a memorable desert yurt camp stay.

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