Aral Sea Tour From Nukus

Overview of the tour in Khiva

Route: Nukus - Mizdakhan – Kungrad – Muynak – Uchsay village – Aral Sea (dried part - up seabed) – Ustyurt Plateau – Aral Sea (Yurt camp, dinner, night in Yurt) - Davlatgirey caravanserai – Ustyurt Plateau – Sudochie lake – Kungrad – Nukus
Day 1
Departure at 09:00 from Nukus
It takes 8 hours drive with stops to the Yurt Camp at the Aral Sea (±400 km).
Description:
- Mizdakhan complex: City of deaths, many traditions of the pre Islamic period can still be seen here.
- Muynak: Lunch in Karakalpak family. Visiting Cemetery of ships and Eco-museum of Muynak.
- Aral Sea (up seabed): Pass up seabed of Aral Sea
- Aral Sea: while dinner is cooked on open fire, travelers may enjoy swimming and hiking, relax in a company at the camp fire, and after dinner explore the milky way.
Night in Yurt Camp

Day 2
Breakfast and departure
Description:
- Davlatgirey caravanserai: abandoned caravanserai
- Ustyurt Plateau: "Grand Canyons" of Uzbekistan but with white shades. Furthemore, along the way, you can see several cemeteries of local Nomads.
- Sudochie Lake: The lake is a key stop on the long way of migrating birds: pink flamingo, white swans, duck and others.
- Kungrad: Lunch.
- Nukus: Arrival

On arrival

Pick-up at 08:00 / 09:00 from Hotel / Airport / Railway Station of Nukus. Useful tips: Protective hiking boots or sport shoes and long trousers are recommended along with cap or hat. Sunglasses could be helpful as well. Warm jacket is needed in early spring and late autumn seasons. The sea is safe for swimming, so swimming suits could be an option. The fresh shower is available in the camp to wash up the sea salt and mud. There is no mobile or Internet connection; however, there is a telephone for local communication available in the car and at the Camp. There is also electric power at the camp to charge your devices. Karakalpak cuisine is usually based on beef or lamb meat or fish, may contain rice, wheat or sorgo dough and many vegetables. Make sure to let us know if you prefer vegetarian cuisine or have any other preferences.

Things to note

Included: A/C 4x4 vehicle (basic english driver). - Meals 4 times during the tour (1 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 1 Dinner) - 1 Night in Yurt Camp.

Not Included: - Medical insurance - Alcoholic beverage - Other and personal expenses which are not specified in the program

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.