Aral Sea & Muynak Expedition
Tour Overview
A sobering and unforgettable journey to the epicenter of the Aral Sea ecological disaster. Witness the stark landscape of the former seabed, visit the infamous 'cemetery of ships' in Muynak, and spend a night in a traditional yurt camp by the current shoreline.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nukus to Aral Sea Yurt Camp
Depart from Nukus by 4WD vehicle. Drive to Muynak to visit the ship graveyard and local museum. After a local lunch, continue the drive across the dried seabed of the Aral Sea, driving along the edge of the Ustyurt Plateau. Arrive at the yurt camp on the present-day shore of the Aral Sea for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Sunrise, Sudochie Lake & Return to Nukus
Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the Aral Sea. After breakfast, drive back towards Nukus via a different route, stopping at Sudochie Lake, a key stop for migratory birds, and the ancient Kurgancha-Kala fortress. Arrive back in Nukus in the late afternoon.
What's Included
- All transfers by 4WD vehicle
- Accommodation for 1 night in a yurt
- Meals: 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
- English-speaking escort guide
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from Nukus
- Accommodation in Nukus
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Personal travel insurance