Aral Sea Adventure – 2 Days one Night in Yurt

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
from Khiva to Muynak transfer
4 stops
1
Ships Cemetery
The Ship Cemetery (or "Graveyard of Ships") near Moynaq, Uzbekistan, is one of Central Asia’s most surreal and poignant sights. Dozens of rusting fishing vessels and trawlers lie abandoned in the dry desert, stranded far from the water that once sustained them. This eerie landscape is a stark reminder of the Aral Sea’s tragic disappearance—once the world’s fourth-largest lake,
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
The Regional History and Aral Sea Museum
The Aral Sea Museum in Moynaq, Uzbekistan, is a small but deeply moving museum dedicated to the ecological tragedy of the Aral Sea. Once a thriving fishing town, Moynaq is now a symbol of one of the world’s worst man-made environmental disasters. Here’s what you’ll discover inside: Historical Maps & Photos – Showing the rapid shrinkage of the Aral Sea from the 1960s to today. Fishing Industry Relics – Old nets, ship wheels, and Soviet-era documents from Moynaq’s past as a bustling fishing port. Ecological Impact Displays – Explanations of how cotton irrigation policies dried up the sea, causing dust storms, health crises, and economic collapse.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
This the best tour to introduce you to the Aral Sea and its surroundings with stops at the Ustyurt Plateau and Conyons.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
✔ Swimming is optional—just relax on the shore if you prefer. ✔ Wear swimwear under clothes (no changing facilities). ✔ Bring a towel, sunscreen & extra water. ✔ The water is salty—avoid getting it in your eyes. Freshwater Rinse-Off – After swimming, you’ll have clean water to wash off the salt before continuing your adventure. Arrival at the yurt camp on the shores of the Aral Sea. (Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional Karakalpak yurt).
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
transfer from Aral Sea yurt to Khiva
2 stops
5
Mizdakhan Necropolis
This vast 7th-century BC necropolis is one of Central Asia’s oldest and most mystical burial grounds. Perched on three hills, it blends Zoroastrian, Islamic, and local Karakalpak traditions with eerie beauty.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
This 2,000-year-old circular tower is one of Central Asia’s best-preserved Zoroastrian "dakhmas" (Towers of Silence). Used for sky burials, it offers haunting desert views and a glimpse into pre-Islamic funeral rites.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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