Embark on an exclusive two-day jeep tour from Nukus to the Aral Sea, venturing deep into Uzbekistan’s most remote and breathtaking landscapes. Cross the rugged cliffs of the Ustyurt Plateau, traverse the vast desert, and drive over the remnants of the vanished sea. Witness the eerie ship graveyard, a haunting reminder of the Aral’s retreat, and uncover the region’s dramatic environmental transformation. Along the way, explore the ancient Mizdakhan Necropolis and the legendary Gyaur-Kala Fortress, immersing yourself in the area’s rich history and culture. This extraordinary journey offers a rare and immersive experience, bringing you face to face with the past and present of the Aral Sea. |
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Note: Summer: sun hat, sunglasses, long-sleeved tops and sport shoes are advisable. Other seasons: seasonal wear. Also, you can take toothbrush, toothpaste, sun cream. |
Our jeep tour to Aral Sea starts in the morning by meeting your guide and driver and departing Nukus towards Muynak. The first stop of the Aral Sea tour will be in Muynak town, where you will see “Cemetery of ships”, the former port with abandoned ships in the sand, and visit Muynak Regional Studies Museum (might be closed without prior notice). Lunch at the guesthouse. Continue driving on the boundless Ustyurt Plateau. You will reach the Aral Sea in the late afternoon. Stop to take pictures of beautiful canyons and the collapsed land. Arrive in a yurt Camp. Camp-style dinner. Overnight in the yurt.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Early wake up to take pictures of sun rise. After breakfast visit the settlement Kurgancha-Kala dating back to the 13th century. The next stop is the small village of Kubla-Ustyurt, built during the Soviet era. Here, you will learn about the region’s past. On the old runway, you can photograph an interesting building set against the rural landscape. Pass via Kungrad district, which used to be one of the trading centers on the Silk Road. On the way, see remains of a lighthouse; pass by the ruins of abandoned settlement Urga. Photo stop at Lake Sudochie. Have a picnic lunch on the way. After lunch head back to Nukus. On the way to Nukus, stop at Mizdakhan memorial complex and Gyaur-Kala Fortress. Arrive in Nukus. Transfer to the local airport. End of the jeep tour to Aral Sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch