This private eco tour to the Aral Sea is designed and operated by a local team with deep regional expertise, without intermediaries. You travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with an experienced local driver who knows the route, terrain, and conditions of this remote region.
The journey focuses on authentic experiences: visiting Muynak and the Ship Cemetery, reaching the present-day shoreline of the Aral Sea, and spending the night in a traditional yurt camp located in a quiet natural setting.
A multilingual audio guide and written materials are provided, allowing travelers to explore each location at their own pace without a mandatory in-person guide. The itinerary can be customized depending on interests, season, and weather conditions. This tour is ideal for independent travelers seeking a flexible, immersive, and thoughtfully organized experience.
Hotel pickup is scheduled between 8:30 and 9:00 AM — please wait in the hotel reception area.
For airport or train station pickups, our driver will meet you in the arrival area, and the pickup time will be adjusted according to your flight or train schedule.
"The driver can be identified by a name sign with your name on it."
- Departure from Nukus in the morning by 4×4 vehicle. - Muynak: Ship Cemetery and local museum visit. - Lunch with traditional Karakalpak cuisine in Muynak. - Desert landscapes & nomadic cemetery with photo stops. - Aral Sea shoreline: walk, photos, and optional swimming (seasonal). - Arrival at Besqala Yurt Camp: sunset views, dinner, overnight in yurts.
Breakfast at Besqala Yurt Camp. - Kurgancha-Kala: ruins of an ancient caravan fortress. - KS-7 settlement: local life, camels, tasting traditional shubat. - Sudochie Lake: birdwatching and visit to a fisherman’s house. - Lunch at a local café. - Mizdakhan Necropolis on the way back. - Return to Nukus in the evening.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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