Aral Sea Adventures

We are happy to offer this tour!!!

Once one of the largest inland lakes in the world, the Aral Sea has shrunk significantly in recent decades. Located in Central Asia, it borders Kazakhstan in the north and Uzbekistan in the south. Historically, the Aral Sea has been an important source of water and fish for the surrounding areas, but since the 1960s, it has been drying up due to the diversion of the rivers that fed it, particularly the Amudarya and Syrdarya, for irrigation purposes during the Soviet era. As a result, the water level of the Aral Sea dropped sharply and its volume decreased by almost 90%.

Itinerary

1st Day

• It is recommended to Start early morning at 6:00 am. Starts and ends in Khiva with sedan car.
• Visit to Chilpik Kala.
• Nukus Art museum.
• Arrival in Muynak, lunch at the local kafe.
• Muynak state local history museum, and watching a video about the history of the once-thriving Muynak.
• Visit to the ship Graveyard.
• Starts Aral Sea trip with a 4WD.
• Overview of the impressive canyons of the Ustyurt Plateau, a cosmic landscape, visit to the tombs of nomads.
• Arrival to the Aral Sea about 18:30. Stroll along the seashore, guests can swim in the sea.
• Arrival at the yurt camp on the shores of the Aral Sea. The camp has a shower with clean fresh water and a restroom.
• 19:30 dinner in dining room and next day breakfast 7:00.

2nd Day

• Do not miss the sunrise over the Aral sea.
• 7:00 Breakfast.
• 8:00 departure for the return journey.
• Visit to Kurgancha-kala (XII-XVI centuries) a fortified trading post on the Great Silk Road.
• Arrive to Muynak and change 4WD car to sedan car and stop for lunch on the way in local kafe.
• Visit architectural complex Mizdakhan Necropolis from XIV century.
• And come back to Khiva (if you want Nukus, Urgench, airport) the end.

Notes for Visitors

• Drivers will stop at sightseeing places for you to take photos.
• Mobile devices, cameras, and camcorders may be recharged at the yurt camp.
• It is cold at the seashore in the mornings and evenings. Bring a sweater or a jacket.
• If you have any chronic illnesses, don’t forget your medication.
• Always carry water with you.
• Stay close to your guide and your vehicle.
• Stay at least 2 meters away from the edge of the Ustyurt Plateau.
• Not included: Entrance tickets, lunch, guide ($150) & etc.

We are happy to offer this tour!!!

Overview of Aral Sea history...

Itinerary

1st Day

• It is recommended to Start early morning at 6:00 am. Starts and ends in Khiva with sedan car.
• Visit to Chilpik Kala.
• Nukus Art museum.
• Starts and ends from Nukus with a 4WD
• Arrival in Muynak, lunch at the local kafe.
• Muynak state local history museum, and watching a video about the history of the once-thriving Muynak.
• Visit to the ship Graveyard.
• Overview of the impressive canyons of the Ustyurt Plateau, a cosmic landscape, visit to the tombs of nomads.
• Arrival to the Aral Sea about 18:30. Stroll along the seashore, guests can swim in the sea.
• Arrival at the yurt camp on the shores of the Aral Sea. The camp has a shower with clean fresh water and a restroom.
• 19:30 dinner In dining room and next day breakfast 7:00.

2nd Day

• Do not miss the sunrise over the Aral sea.
• 7:00 Breakfast.
• 8:00 departure for the return journey.
• Visit to Kurgancha-kala (XII-XVI centuries).
• Visit to the village of Kubla-Ustyurt (abandoned Soviet town).
• Urga (abandoned fishing village) on Sudochie Lake.
• The "Sudochie" State Ornithological Reserve (Bird watching, flamingos, etc.).
• Visit architectural complex Mizdakhan Necropolis.
• Arrive to Nukus and change 4WD car to sedan car and come back to Khiva (or Nukus/Urgench airport) the end.

Notes for Visitors

• Drivers will stop at sightseeing places for you to take photos.
• Mobile devices, cameras, and camcorders may be recharged at the yurt camp.
• It is cold at the seashore in the mornings and evenings. Bring a sweater or a jacket.
• If you have any chronic illnesses, don’t forget your medication.
• Always carry water with you.
• Stay close to your guide and your vehicle.
• Stay at least 2 meters away from the edge of the Ustyurt Plateau.
• Not included: Entrance tickets, lunch, guide ($150) & etc.

We are happy to offer this tour!!!

Overview of Aral Sea history...

Itinerary

1st Day

• It is recommended to Start early morning at 6:00 am. Starts and ends in Khiva with sedan car.
• Visit to Chilpik Kala.
• Nukus Art museum.
• Arrival in Muynak lunch at the local kafe.
• Starts from Muynak with a 4WD.
• Muynak state local history museum, and watching a video about the history of the once-thriving Muynak.
• Visit to the ship Graveyard.
• Overview of the impressive canyons of the Ustyurt Plateau, a cosmic landscape, visit to the tombs of nomads.
• Arrival to the Aral Sea about 18:30. Stroll along the seashore, guests can swim in the sea.
• Arrival at the yurt camp on the shores of the Aral Sea. The camp has a shower with clean fresh water and a restroom.
• About 19:30 dinner In dining room and next day breakfast about 7:00.

2nd Day

• Do not miss the sunrise over the Aral sea.
• 7:00 Breakfast.
• 8:00 departure for the return journey.
• Visit to Kurgancha-kala (XII-XVI centuries).
• Visit to the village of Kubla-Ustyurt.
• Urga (fishing village remains).
• "Sudochie" State Ornithological Reserve.
• Visit architectural complex Mizdakhan Necropolis.
• Arrive to Kungrad and change 4WD car to sedan car and come back to Khiva (or Nukus/Urgench airport) the end.

Notes for Visitors

• Drivers will stop at sightseeing places for you to take photos.
• Mobile devices, cameras, and camcorders may be recharged at the yurt camp.
• It is cold at the seashore in the mornings and evenings. Bring a sweater or a jacket.
• If you have any chronic illnesses, don’t forget your medication.
• Always carry water with you.
• Stay close to your guide and your vehicle.
• Stay at least 2 meters away from the edge of the Ustyurt Plateau.
• Not included: Entrance tickets, lunch, guide ($150) & etc.

We are happy to offer this tour!!!

Overview of Aral Sea history...

Itinerary

1st Day

• Starts from Nukus with a 4WD.
• Visit architectural complex Mizdakhan Necropolis.
• Arrival in Muynak, lunch at the local kafe.
• Muynak state local history museum, and watching a video about the history of the once-thriving Muynak.
• Visit to the ship Graveyard.
• Overview of the impressive canyons of the Ustyurt Plateau, a cosmic landscape, visit to the tombs of nomads.
• Arrival to the Aral Sea, Stroll along the seashore, guests can swim in the sea.
• Arrival at the yurt camp on the shores of the Aral Sea. The camp has a shower with clean fresh water and a restroom.
• 19:30 dinner and next day breakfast 7:00.

2nd Day

• Do not miss the sunrise over the Aral sea.
• 7:00 Breakfast.
• 8:00 departure for the return journey.
• Visit to Kurgancha-kala (XII-XVI centuries).
• Visit to the village of Kubla-Ustyurt.
• Urga (fishing village remains).
• "Sudochie" State Ornithological Reserve.
• Arrive to Nukus the end.

Notes for Visitors

• Drivers will stop at sightseeing places for you to take photos.
• Mobile devices, cameras, and camcorders may be recharged at the yurt camp.
• It is cold at the seashore in the mornings and evenings. Bring a sweater or a jacket.
• If you have any chronic illnesses, don’t forget your medication.
• Always carry water with you.
• Stay close to your guide and your vehicle.
• Stay at least 2 meters away from the edge of the Ustyurt Plateau.
• Not included: Entrance tickets, lunch, guide ($150) & etc.