2 Days / 1 Night – Join a Shared Kyzylkum Desert & Family Yurt Camp Experience
Share the Journey. Discover Authentic Uzbekistan.
Traveling solo or as a couple? Join a small group adventure to the Kyzylkum Desert, Aydarkul Lake, and our traditional yurt camp.
Share the journey, meet fellow travelers, and enjoy an authentic local experience at a more affordable price.
Small groups • Maximum 8 travelers • Local experience • Departures from Samarkand & Bukhara
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How Our Small Group Tour Works
Travel together with other travelers and share an authentic Kyzylkum Desert experience.
1. Check Available Dates
See upcoming departures and find a date that matches your travel plans.
2. Join a Small Group
Reserve your place and explore the desert together with other guests.
3. Request Your Own Date
Can’t find a suitable date? Send us your preferred date, and we will help arrange a new small group departure.
Small groups • Meet new travelers • Share the experience
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2 Days / 1 Night – Shared Kyzylkum Desert Yurt Camping
Day 1 – From Samarkand or Bukhara to the Desert
10:00 AM – Meeting with your driver:
Samarkand: near Registan Square
Bukhara: near Lyabi-Hauz Square
Visit Nurata town
Explore Alexander the Great fortress ruins
Traditional family lunch at Riad Nur
Continue through the Kyzylkum landscapes
Visit a local village
Arrival at Kyzylkum Nights Camp & Family Yurt
Sunset walk, dinner, campfire, music, and stargazing
Overnight: Stay in a shared yurt or private yurt (depending on availability)
Day 2 – Sunrise & Aydarkul Lake
Sunrise walk and morning tea in the dunes
Breakfast at the camp
Visit Aydarkul Lake
Swimming, walking, and relaxing by the lake
Return journey to Samarkand or Bukhara
What Is Included:
✓ Shared transport from Samarkand or Bukhara
✓ 1 night in a traditional shared yurt camp
✓ Dinner and breakfast
✓ Family lunch at Riad Nur
✓ Aydarkul Lake visit
✓ All sightseeing mentioned in the program
What Is Not Included:
Camel riding (optional: $20 per person/hour)
Extra drinks
Tips and gratuities
Small Group Information
Group size:
Minimum 4 travelers
Maximum 8 travelers
Transport:
Shared vehicle
Accommodation:
Shared yurt experience with other travelers
Departure confirmation:
The tour is confirmed when the minimum group size is reached.
$120 per person
The price is based on sharing transport and the experience with other travelers.
August 2026
22–23 August
Route:
Bukhara → Nurata → Kyzylkum Desert → Aydarkul Lake → Samarkand
👥 Travelers joined: 3 / 8
Status: Looking for more travelers
Available places: 5
Price: $120 per person
Upcoming Shared Departures
August 2026
28–29 August
Route:
Samarkand → Nurata → Kyzylkum Desert → Aydarkul Lake → Bukhara
👤 Travelers interested: 1 / 8
Status: Waiting for travel companions
Available places: 7
Price: $120 per person
Do You Have Different Travel Dates?
No problem.
If your preferred date is not listed above, you can send us your travel plan. We will create a new shared departure request and look for other travelers who would like to join the same journey.
Request a New Departure