13 Two-Day Trips in Uzbekistan Worth Booking

1.2 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $499Our pick

See Samarkand and Bukhara by high-speed train in two intense days, with guides, transfers, major monuments, and practical value advice.

“I enjoyed the trip very much. Busy and intense as I like it. The tour was well organised - Top guides in each city and perfect timing on transfers and train rides. If you come in July you need to LOVE the heat ! 41 degres in Bukhara with not much shade and a 6hours walking tour of the city !!”

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2.Fergana – Golden Valley From Tashkent 1 night / 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 2 days · from $230

Explore Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley in two days, with Kamchik Pass views, Kokand monuments, silk making, ceramics, and local bazaars.

“Great time with Ali. The best guided tour we did in Uzbekistan. Friendly, numerous explanations, giving us advises even after the tour. You should consider starting your trip in the country with this activity thanks to that. Drivers was also cool and friendly. The experience is authentic, we liked to see real local craftsmanship. I would gladly recommend this activity and suggest to ask for Ali :)”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $229

Review of a two-day Nuratau Mountains yurt tour from Samarkand to Bukhara, with hiking, Lake Aydarkul, meals, and practical travel tips.

“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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4.Aral Sea Adventures (2 day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $699

Review of the two-day Aral Sea trip from Khiva, with desert driving, Muynak, Savitsky Museum, a yurt stay, and practical booking advice.

“Welcoming and efficient drivers and comfortable cars with water provided. Food was all delicious and plentiful - hosts were very friendly at the cafes en route and at the yurt camp. Very well run campsite at the Aral Sea shore and unforgettRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 1.5 days · from $688

Review of the 1.5-day Khiva to Aral Sea tour, with Muynak ships, desert forts, a yurt night, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“Dire che è stata un’esperienza ‘oltre le aspettative’ è quasi riduttivo. Il paesaggio, le persone e l’atmosfera sono stati così coinvolgenti da farmi sentire parte della storia del luogo, pur nella consapevolezza dei cambiamenti avvenuti nel tempo. Cultura, arte, ambiente e tradizioni: tutto questo prende vita lungo il tour, che senza Islom sarebbe stato certamente meno divertente e immersivo. Islom è una guida attenta, professionale, gentile e curiosa. Grazie a lui abbiamo scoperto aspetti inediti della storia e della vita quotidiana del Karakalpakstan, sentendoci sempre al sicuro e accompagnati da una persona affidabile e umanamente straordinaria. Ho apprezzato molto anche la possibilità d...”

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6.2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul

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

Review of a 2-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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7.Desert Yurt Camp tour – 2 days (shared)

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

Spend two days from Bukhara in Nurata and the Kyzylkum Desert, with yurt camping, camel rides, Aydarkul, meals, music, and transfers.

“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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8.2 Days Private Safari Tour from Bukhara

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

Review of a private Bukhara to Samarkand desert safari with petroglyphs, Nurata, camel riding, Aydarkul Lake, and a night in a yurt.

“Guida eccezionale e molto gentile che ha reso il tour molto piacevole con la sua cura e le sue spiegazioni in un ottimo inglese. Ikrom ha permesso che aggiungessi una stella alla valutazione di un’organizzazione mediocre che non vale, tuttavia, il prezzo di quasi 340€ che ho pagato, maggiorato perché ero da sola. Avrei preferito essere associata a un gruppo, come fanno quasi tutti i tour in questi casi. Non solo avrei speso un prezzo più ragionevole, ma magari mi sarei pure divertita di più. Il deserto poi non è niente di speciale, così come il mini giro su cammelli tristi. Se non avete mai visto un deserto non è…”

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9.Aral Sea Tour from Nukus 1 night / 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 1.5 days · from $590

Review of a private 2-day Aral Sea tour from Nukus, with Muynak, ship cemetery, Ustyurt Plateau, yurt camp, costs, and practical tips.

“nous avons passé un moment extraordinaire dans les paysages de la mer d'Aral. Un paysage désertique, et une mer en disparition. L'organisation était parfaite. Les véhicules étaient parfaitement adaptés aux routes chaotiques du désert. La nuit en Yourte était une belle expérience. Nous conseillons ce voyage mémorable. Attention cependant à prendre en compte le coût supplémentaire des repas, de la nuit en Yourte et du musée de la mer d'Aral. Vous vous rapprocherez alors plus des 700 euros.”

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10.Kyzylkum Desert tour from Samarkand (1Night 2 Days)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $186

Spend a night in a Kyzylkum yurt camp, visit Nurata, swim in Aydarkul Lake, ride camels, and continue from Samarkand to Bukhara.

“Purtroppo l'esperienza in sè sarebbe stata anche carina, nel senso che ti permette di vedere il tramonto nel deserto e provare l'esperienza di dormire in una vera e propria Yurta. Molto bella Norata. Chiaro che è necessario spirito di adattamento e questo era stato messo in conto; infatti il problema non è stato l'adattamento alla struttura in sè ma il fatto che avessimo un accompagnatore che non parlava una parola di inglese e soprattutto che non ci diceva nemmeno a che ora dovevamo partire o cosa dovevamo fare. Addirittura spariva tanto che la sera ho dovuto chiedere al gestore del Campo tendato se sapeva a che ora saremmo ripartiti la…”

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11.2 Days Private Safari Tour from Bukhara

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

Spend two days crossing Uzbekistan's Kyzylkum Desert, seeing ancient petroglyphs, Nurata, Aydarkul Lake, and sleeping in a yurt.

“Many interesting sights and more information about Tashkent. The tour was simly magical and more than I expected. The architecture is incredible. Well worth seeing!”

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12.Two Days in Fann Mountains at Iskandarkul and Sevenlake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $300

Review of a two-day private trip from Samarkand to Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes, Iskanderkul, Panjakent, and Sarazm.

“Breath-taking scenery, really helpful guide, very well organised. Lovely hotel. Highly recommend this tour. James, Ireland.”

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13.2-Day Nuratau Mountain Tour to Sentob Village from Bukhara.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 days · from $290

Explore Nurata, Sarmishsay petroglyphs, and Sentob village on a private 2-day tour from Bukhara to Samarkand.

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