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4-Day Horseback Riding Tour in the Nuratau Mountains
- Duration96 hours
- Max Travelers10 people
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
Embark on a 4 day horse riding tour that offers an exploration of authentic Uzbek villages, cultural immersion and experiencing the hospitality of local people. Over four days, you’ll traverse though the breathtaking landscapes of Nuratau Mountains and stay in different traditional homestays.
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What's included
Transport: Bukhara u2013 Asraf village u2013 Samarkand
3 night homestay
Local guide - 4 days
Horse rental and helmets
Lunch
Luggage transportation during the tour
Dinner
Breakfast
Registration
Sealed mineral water
What's Not included
Items of personal nature
Personal Travel Insurance
Itinerary
At 9:00 AM, depart from meeting point to the village of Asraf. The journey takes 4,5 hours. Upon arrival in Asraf, settle in the homestay and have lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic 2.5-hour horse ride to the neighboring village of Eski Forish. In the late afternoon, you may watch or join your hosts in the preparation of traditional meals.
After breakfast, start riding to Hayat village. On the way, see the Lake Aydarkul and the Kyzyl-Kum steppe from distance. Upon arrival in Hayat, settle in the local homestay. In the afternoon you take a short horse ride to the village of Uhum. The total duration of today's ride is 5 hours. Enjoy your dinner with host family.
Your morning starts with a 3-hour horse ride from Hayat to the village of Majerum. Youu2019ll explore the ancient arbour vitae tree, steeped in local legend, believed to have been planted by the soldiers of Alexander the Great during his Central Asian invasion. Arrive at the welcoming Muhammad Ali homestay, owned by Mr. Koldosh, a local farmer. In the afternoon, once you have settled into your homestay, a 2-hour horse ride to the Nature Reserve awaits.
On this final day, youu2019ll ride from Majerum to Sentob village, a 5-hour journey exploring the ancient sites of Sentob on horseback. Enjoy a hearty lunch at a local homestay to conclude your horse riding adventure. The tour ends in the village of Sentob.
In the afternoon, youu2019ll be transferred to Samarkand, a 4.5-hour drive away. Our driver will drop you at your hotel or at the tour ending point.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.