Photo Tour to Aral Sea from Khiva or Nukus

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

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!

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Tips
Guide service (one guide per tour)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your cars will be picking you up from the places that you can specify and that are in Nukus. If you are in another city, feel free to reach out to us so that we can plan transfers from any place.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Nukus - Muynak Ship Grave yard - Ustyurt Plateau – Aral Sea

    1 stop
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    08:30 – Departure from Nukus. Your adventure begins as we drive toward Muynak, once a bustling port on the Aral Sea. 11:30 – Visit the Ship Cemetery, a haunting reminder of the sea’s past glory, and the Muynak State Museum of Local Lore, dedicated to the story of the Aral Sea. Here, you’ll also watch a short documentary about the sea’s history and the life of Muynak’s people. 13:00 – Lunch at a cozy local guesthouse with traditional Karakalpak dishes. 14:00 – 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. 17:00 – Arrive at the Aral Sea shore, where you can walk along the beach or even swim (seasonally). 18:00 – Dinner and overnight at a comfortable yurt camp on the shore of the Aral Sea. Enjoy a traditional meal and an evening under the starry desert sky.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Aral Sea – Sudochie Lake – Kungrad – Mizdakhan – Nukus

    1 stop
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    05:00–07:00 – Early wake-up to witness the magical sunrise over the Aral Sea — an unforgettable moment. 07:00–08:00 – Breakfast at the camp and preparation for departure. 08:00 – Begin the return journey, taking a different route through ancient Silk Road sites. Visit Kurgancha-Kala (12th–14th centuries), a former trading post on the Great Silk Road. 10:30 – Stop at Kubla-Ustyurt, a small Soviet-era village. Take photos at the unique old airstrip and learn about local life in the past. 12:00 – Visit the old lighthouse and descend to the abandoned fishing village of Urga, near Lake Sudochie – a paradise for migratory birds like flamingos, pelicans, and swans. 14:30 – Lunch at a local café in Kungrad. 16:00 – Explore the Mizdakhan Necropolis, an ancient and sacred complex with beautiful mausoleums and Giaur-Kala, a Zoroastrian fortress from the 4th–3rd centuries BC. 17:30 – Drive back to Nukus, where the tour concludes.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s 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
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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