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Nukus
Photo Tour to Aral Sea from Khiva or Nukus
- Duration48 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Category4WD Tours, Additional fees
Overview
Discover the wild beauty of the Aral Sea with locals who truly know the land. Your 2-day adventure takes you from the haunting Ship Cemetery of Muynak to the breathtaking Ustyurt Plateau and peaceful Aral shores. Enjoy cozy nights in yurts, homemade meals, and personal service from a local team passionate about showing you the real Karakalpakstan — its history, landscapes, and heart. According to your needs our professional photographer will be along with you throughout the tour!
Gallery
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
What's Not included
Tips
Guide service (one guide per tour)
Itinerary
08:30 u2013 Departure from Nukus. Your adventure begins as we drive toward Muynak, once a bustling port on the Aral Sea.nn11:30 u2013 Visit the Ship Cemetery, a haunting reminder of the seau2019s past glory, and the Muynak State Museum of Local Lore, dedicated to the story of the Aral Sea. Here, youu2019ll also watch a short documentary about the seau2019s history and the life of Muynaku2019s people.nn13:00 u2013 Lunch at a cozy local guesthouse with traditional Karakalpak dishes.nn14:00 u2013 Continue the journey across the dried bottom of the Aral Sea towards the Ustyurt Plateau. Along the way, enjoy photo stops at breathtaking landscapes and ancient nomadic cemeteries.nn17:00 u2013 Arrive at the Aral Sea shore, where you can walk along the beach or even swim (seasonally).nn18:00 u2013 Dinner and overnight at a comfortable yurt camp on the shore of the Aral Sea.nEnjoy a traditional meal and an evening under the starry desert sky.
05:00u201307:00 u2013 Early wake-up to witness the magical sunrise over the Aral Sea u2014 an unforgettable moment.nn07:00u201308:00 u2013 Breakfast at the camp and preparation for departure.nn08:00 u2013 Begin the return journey, taking a different route through ancient Silk Road sites. Visit Kurgancha-Kala (12thu201314th centuries), a former trading post on the Great Silk Road.nn10:30 u2013 Stop at Kubla-Ustyurt, a small Soviet-era village. Take photos at the unique old airstrip and learn about local life in the past.nn12:00 u2013 Visit the old lighthouse and descend to the abandoned fishing village of Urga, near Lake Sudochie u2013 a paradise for migratory birds like flamingos, pelicans, and swans.nn14:30 u2013 Lunch at a local cafu00e9 in Kungrad.nn16:00 u2013 Explore the Mizdakhan Necropolis, an ancient and sacred complex with beautiful mausoleums and Giaur-Kala, a Zoroastrian fortress from the 4thu20133rd centuries BC.nn17:30 u2013 Drive back to Nukus, where the tour concludes.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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.