Bukhara - Asraf

Yahshigul Guesthouse - Meet our driver at 9:00 AM at the designated meeting point to start your journey to Asraf village. Arrive in Asraf village around noon and settle into your homestay. Spend the afternoon exploring the village at your leisure, relaxing on tapchan or supa under the shade of walnut trees. You can also observe or assist in preparing a traditional dinner dish. Please note, that today is for self-guided exploration, with the guided tour commencing tomorrow.

Asraf - Lake Aydarkul - Sentob

Sentyab - Depart from Asraf and journey towards Sentob village via Lake Aydarkul. Traverse the Kyzyl-Kum steppes and reach the lake. Depending on the season, take a refreshing swim, observe diverse aquatic birdlife, or leisurely stroll along the lakeshores. Proceed to Sentob village and settle into your homestay. After settling into your homestay start the guided hike to Kadvan Valley. Pass an old fortress and visit an ancient Arabic script site, Return to Sentob the same way. The duration of the hike is 3.5-4 hours.

Sentob – Samarkand

Sentyab - At 09:00 leave the lush green valleys of the Nuratau Mountains and depart for Samarkand: The journey takes 4 hours. Our driver will drop you at your hotel.

• 2 nights accommodation in the homestays
• Local guide - Day 2
• Lunch
• Transport: Bukhara-Asraf-Sentob-Samarkand
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Registration

• Items of personal nature
• Personal Travel Insurance

Embark on a meaningful 3-day journey through the serene Nuratau Mountains and uncover the allure of rural Uzbekistan. This adventure provides an authentic glimpse into village life, set against breathtaking natural scenery. Guests will stay in welcoming local homestays—spending the first night in Hayat and the second in Sayyod—where they can witness daily activities such as harvesting, butter-making, bread baking, and fruit preserving.

During the visit, travelers will meet local families, learn about their traditions, and enjoy the peaceful pace of mountain life. The homestays are simple yet comfortable, deeply rooted in genuine hospitality, offering both cultural immersion and relaxation.

By opting for this community-based tour, participants directly support rural families, help generate sustainable income, and contribute to preserving traditional skills and the natural environment, encouraging local communities to safeguard their culture for future generations.

• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.