4 days · From $580
Nuratau Village Trek
Overview
The rugged Nuratau range hides one of Uzbekistan's most authentic experiences. Stay in family homes in the villages of Hayat and Sentyab, hike between mountain hamlets, share meals around a low table and watch shepherds bring their flocks down at dusk.
Tour Highlights
- ✦ Village homestays in Hayat & Sentyab
- ✦ Mountain trekking
- ✦ Chashma sacred spring
- ✦ Shepherd encounters
- ✦ Stargazing nights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Samarkand → Nurata → Hayat
Drive to Nurata, visit the fortress and Chashma spring. Continue to Hayat village for a homestay welcome.
Hayat → Sentyab Trek
Full-day mountain trek (donkey carries luggage) between two villages. Picnic lunch en route.
Sentyab Day
Morning hike to a hidden waterfall. Afternoon: bread baking, cheese making, or simply tea on a kurpacha.
Return to Samarkand
Drive back via Aydarkul Lake. Afternoon arrival in Samarkand or Tashkent.
What is included
- Accommodation in 3-4★ hotels & guesthouses
- Daily breakfast and selected meals
- Licensed local guide
- All ground transport
- Entrance fees to listed sites
- Bottled water
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Optional activities
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