Hiking tour to Hayat, Uhum and Asraf villages – 4 days
At a glance
Hiking tour to Hayat, Uhum and Asraf villages – 4 days is a 4 days small-group experience in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, operated by Nuratau Travel. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $380 per person. Included: Transport: Bukhara-Nuratau Mountains-Samarkand, 3 nights accomodation in the homestays, Lunch.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4 days
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- Russian, English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Explore authentic villages located in the Nuratau Mountains with this four days hiking tour. The tour also offers great opportunity to get to know about the customs, traditions and the life of ordinary local village people of Uzbekistan. You will be staying in three different homestays during the tour and enjoy overwhelming hospitality of hosts. The tour starts with pick up in Bukhara and you will be dropped off in Samarkand on the last day of the tour. Those who are interested in Uzbek cuisine may also learn the preparation of traditional meals by joining the host family in cooking.
What's included
What's included
- Transport: Bukhara-Nuratau Mountains-Samarkand
- 3 nights accomodation in the homestays
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 3 days mountain escort guide service (with basic English)
- Registration
Itinerary
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Day 1: Bukhara – Hayat village · 4h
At 8:30 meet at Lyabi Haus Pool (at the statue of Naseriddin) in Bukhara and transfer to Hayat village located in the Nuratau Mountains (4,5 hours of drive). Arrive in Hayat village by lunch time and settle in the homestay. In the afternoon walk through the village to see the breeding enclosure of endangered wild sheep, ruins of local fortress and the abandoned villages.
Overnight stay in Shiringul’s homestay. -
Day 2: Hayat – Uhum village · 5h
Meet with your mountain guide in the morning and start hiking tour to the next village of Uhum (whole hike 12km / 5 hours). Visit the ancient irrigation channels, petroglyph site and meet the local people going with their daily livelihood activities. Women in the village are still spinning, weaving carpets or making kurpacha mattresses. Many people will welcome you to enter their yards and watch what they are doing.
Overnight stay in Ulugbek’s homestay -
Day 3: Uhum – Asraf village · 5h
Pack up and start guided hike down via Uhum to Asraf village (11 km / 4,5 hours). The luggage will be transported by donkeys. En route to Asraf visit community watermill and ruins of Mongol fortress. Arrive in Yahshigul’s homestay in Asraf by lunch time and settle in rooms. . In the afternoon, you may wander around the village watching people doing their daily chores or help the family to prepare traditional dish Plov from home grown vegetables and mountain spices.
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Day 4: Asraf– Samarkand · 5h
Easy hike from Asraf to another Nuratau Mountain village Eski Forish (return trip 11 km/5 hours). On the way visit the ruins of medieval observation point. Return to Asraf village and after lunch leave for Samarkand.
END OF SERVICE
Meeting point
Meet our guide at Lyabi Haus Pool (at the statue of Naseriddin)
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Hiking tour to Hayat, Uhum and Asraf villages – 4 days take?
The experience lasts about 4 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $380 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Transport: Bukhara-Nuratau Mountains-Samarkand; 3 nights accomodation in the homestays; Lunch; Dinner; Breakfast; 3 days mountain escort guide service (with basic English).
Where does it start?
Meet our guide at Lyabi Haus Pool (at the statue of Naseriddin)
Can I cancel?
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.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Russian, English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Bukhara.
