Horse Riding

Nuratau Horseback Expedition – 4 Days

Bukhara → Asraf → Hayat → Majrum → Sentob → Samarkand

Pricing

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Duration

4 days

Group size

2–12 travelers

Tour style

Horse Riding

About This Tour

Spend four days crossing the Nuratau village corridor by horse, from Asraf through Hayat and Majrum to Sentob. The program pairs daily riding with homestay hospitality, village sites, petroglyphs and broad mountain landscapes.

An introductory ride near Asraf leads into point-to-point days of roughly three hours, followed by a final road transfer from Sentob to Samarkand. The riding guide, horse rental, homestays and listed meals are included, while rider suitability and the final quote must be confirmed.

Tour Highlights

Four-village route — Connect Asraf, Hayat, Majrum and Sentob by horse.
Guided riding — Follow a riding guide throughout the multi-day trail.
Homestay evenings — Spend three nights in local homestays along the route.
Heritage en route — Encounter petroglyphs, village landmarks and historic sites between rides.

Journey at a glance

Bukhara → Asraf → Hayat → Majrum → Sentob → Samarkand

Starts in

Bukhara

Ends in

Samarkand

Destinations

Bukhara · Asraf · Hayat · Majrum · Sentob · Samarkand

Languages

English-speaking guide

Practical details

A clear summary of stays, meals, transfers, and the physical pace of this itinerary.

Accommodation

Three nights in local homestays

Meals

Three breakfasts
Four lunches
Three dinners
Vegetarian and vegan options on request

Transportation

Road transfer from Bukhara to Asraf
Horse transport between villages
Road transfer from Sentob to Samarkand

Walking and riding distances

Approximately 2.5 hours
Approximately 12 km / 3 hours
Approximately 3 hours

Day-by-day itinerary

Open each day to explore the route, activities, meals, and overnight arrangements.

Day 1
- A 9:00 departure and approximately 4.5-hour drive from Bukhara are planned.
- Lunch, homestay check-in, a test ride, and an approximately 2.5-hour ride toward Eski Forish are included.
Day 2
- A 12 km horse ride of approximately three hours reaches Hayat.
- Uhum fortress ruins and village sites are included.
- An additional local ride from Hayat is included.
Day 3
- An approximately three-hour ride reaches Majrum.
- The itinerary includes the legendary old tree and local village sites.
- A Majrum homestay overnight is planned.
Day 4
- An approximately three-hour ride reaches Sentob.
- Ancient sites and lunch at a homestay are included.
- An approximately four-hour road transfer to Samarkand concludes the tour.

What’s Included

Three homestay nights
Three breakfasts, four lunches, and three dinners
Horse-riding guide for the full tour
Horse rental
Bukhara-to-Asraf and Sentob-to-Samarkand transfers
Homestay registration

Not included

Personal expenses

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Dates and services are available only after written confirmation.
Cancellation, refund, deposit and final-payment terms will be provided with the confirmed quote.

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