3 days5-Day Nuratau Mountains Horseback Riding Tour
Length
5 days
Itinerary
5 days planned
Group
Max 10
Guides
English
Overview
Prepare for an enchanting five-day horseback adventure in the Nuratau Mountains, where you’ll explore off-the-beaten-path Uzbekistan and bask in the warm hospitality of the locals. Ride through authentic villages, visit the majestic arbour vitae tree in Majerum village, and delve into the ancient history of these villages with your knowledgeable local guide. This journey transcends mere horseback riding; it’s an immersive experience that unravels the mysteries of remote Uzbek villages across time.
Day by day itinerary
1Bukhara to Sentob village⌄
At 9:00 AM, depart from meting point to the village of Sentob. The journey takes 4,5 hours. Upon arrival in Sentob, settle in the homestay and have lunch. The afternoon begins with a 2.5-hour horseback journey through the picturesque Kadvan Valley exploring ancient sites of the area. Return to the homestay and enjoy your dinner with host family.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Rakhima's homestay
2Ride from Sentob to Majerum village⌄
After breakfast, embark on a 2.5-hour ride to neighboring village Majerum. Arrive at the Muhammad Ali’s homestay, where you’ll experience genuine rural living. Later in the day, a 2.5-hour horse ride takes you to the Nature Reserve. Discover an ancient arbour vitae tree that local villagers consider to be holy.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Muhammad Ali's homestay
3Ride from Majerum to Hayat village⌄
After breakfast, start 3-hour horse ride from Majerum to Hayat village. Upon arrival in Hayat village, settle in Shodmon’s homestay. After lunch with your homestay hosts, explore the enclosure of endangered Severtzov’s wild sheep. The afternoon continues with a 2.5-hour horse ride to Upper Uhum village. Marvel at the ancient fortress ruins and, if time permits, delve into the petroglyph site for a glimpse into ancient civilizations.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Shodmon's homestay
4Ride from Hayat to Asraf⌄
In the morning, start a scenic 2.5-hour horse ride from Hayat via Ukhum to Asraf village. Arrive in Asraf and settle in Aslon’s homestays. In the afternoon, embark on a 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.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Aslon's homestay
5Transfer to Samarkand from Asraf village⌄
After breakfast, depart for Samarkand. This journey takes 3,5 hours. Our driver will drop you at tour ending point or at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Transport: Bukhara – Asraf village – Samarkand
- ✓Local guide - 4 days
- ✓Horse rental and helmets
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Luggage transportation during the tour
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Registration
- ✓Sealed mineral water
Not included
- ✕Personal Travel Insurance
- ✕Items of personal nature
Good to know
Starts: The meeting point is at the statue of Khoja Naseriddin (man on donkey) which is located near Lyabi Haus Pool. Please look for our driver holding a sign with our company name.
Ends: At the end of your tour, you will be dropped at the parking lot of Gur-Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand. We will drop you at your hotel if the total number of participants in a group is less than 6 persons.
Cancellation: 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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
From
$938

