Nukus-Aral Sea

Nukus - Meet your driver and begin the tour. We’ll continue our journey to explore the Aral Sea and the Ustyurt Plateau.

Kungrad - On the way, we’ll pass through the Khojely and Kungrad districts, which were trading hubs during the Great Silk Road era.

Ships Cemetery - Arrive in Moynak town. Visit the Ships Cemetery, the local museum, and watch a short documentary about Moynak’s past life.

Ustyurt Platosi - Continue towards the Aral Sea via the dried seabed. Numerous drilling towers stand like trees, waiting to extract gas from the Aral Sea. Stop to take pictures of dried sea shells, canyons, and a nomadic cemetery.

Aral Sea - Arrive at Besqala Yurt Camp by the Aral Sea. Leave your luggage in your yurt and drive down to the sea. Swim, walk, collect shells, and enjoy the sea air. Dinner at the yurt camp. Enjoy the night sky, stars, and night photography. Have a good night and experience nomadic life.

Aral Sea-Nukus

Ustyurt Platosi - Visit Kurgancha Kala from the 13th century, a hidden caravanserai among the hills of the Ustyurt Plateau. Kubla Ustyurt village is 50 km away. This remote village is home to locals who keep camels, and you can taste the fresh and organic camel sour milk, known as SHUBAT. Camel milk boosts the immune system and normalizes the gastrointestinal and nervous systems. The village also has a Gas Compressor Station with a small airplane runway.
Lake Sudochie. Stop at the ancient Lighthouse Hill, where fires were once lit to guide ships and trading caravans. Visit the abandoned settlement of Russian and Polish people repressed during Stalin’s regime. The cemetery, hospital ruins, cane houses, and old fish factory tell the area’s history. Today, there’s a modern bird-watching point to observe around 250 bird species in this shrinking lake.

Kungrad - Have lunch at a local cafe in the Kungrad district. Visit the architectural complex of Mizdakhan from the 14th century, the Halifa Erejep mausoleum (12th century), Nazlumhansuluw (12th-14th centuries), Shamun Nabi (19th century), and the ruins of Gaur Kala fortress (6th century BC-9th century AD).

Nukus - Arrive in Nukus. End of tour.

• Entry fees to local museum in Muynak
• Entry fees to Mizdakhan Necropolis
• Entry fees to Ships Cemetery
• English speaking guide
• Toyota cars, professional and experienced drivers
• Overnight at Yurt camp
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• Insurance
• Other and personal expenses which is not specified in the program

Embark on an amazing journey to the vanishing Aral Sea. This tour will immerse you in its enchanting history. The two-day desert excursion from Nukus to the Aral Sea offers a chance to discover Northern Uzbekistan and its stunning natural beauty. It’s not just an ordinary holiday; it’s an opportunity to observe history, understand environmental issues, and explore a distinctive and enduring region.

• For convenience during travel, choose comfortable shoes and clothes, preferably made of natural fabrics and closed.
• Half of the way you will be without mobile communications, the Internet, since the route passes through a desert area where there are no settlements. Therefore, send messages and make the necessary calls in Muynak or Kungrad before the last settlement. But SIM cards YUSELL may work
• Please inform us in advance if you have food restrictions or allergies. It will be prepared for you as per your instructions.
• Karakalpakstan is sunny almost all year round. In spring, summer and autumn, you must have sunglasses and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. To prevent strong winds from drying out your skin and the sun from burning your face and hands, have sunscreen, lip balm and moisturizer with you.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.