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3-Day Small Group Jeep Adventure Tour to Aral Sea & Usturt Plateau in Nukus

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Duration

3 days

Group Size

1 to 12 people

Ages

0 - 89 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

The drying up of the Aral Sea has transformed Karakalpakstan into one of Uzbekistan’s most unique and hauntingly beautiful regions. On this unforgettable tour, you’ll discover the hidden treasures beyond Nukus, including the breathtaking Aral Sea shore, the dramatic Usturt Plateau, the legendary Muynak Ship Graveyard, the serene Sudochye Lake Nature Reserve, and the historic Mizdakhan Necropolis. For those who appreciate the beauty of untouched landscapes and seek authentic experiences, Karakalpakstan offers an adventure like no other. By joining this tour, you’re not just exploring—you’re giving back. We proudly support the local community by partnering exclusively with local guides, drivers, and cooks to ensure your journey is both meaningful and impactful.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
This tour involves long off-road travel, staying in a yurt camp, and outdoor walking tours. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for the season and weather conditions. We do not offer rental or sale of hiking or trekking clothing or equipment. Please note that during summer, this area can be very hot during the day, while in autumn and winter, the weather may be quite cold and windy.
Please ensure you bring all the personal medical and care items you may need for the duration of the tour, as there are no pharmacies or additional medical services available along the route. Kindly note that medical insurance is not included in this tour.
If you have any food restrictions or allergies, please inform us in advance so we can prepare lunchboxes and meals according to your requirements.
Small pets are welcome, but please inform us in advance if you plan to bring one so we can prepare the vehicles accordingly.

Pickup

What's included

Lunch: 3

Air-conditioned vehicle, 4x4 Jeeps Toyota Prado (4 seats + luggage)

Dinner: 2

Breakfast: 2

Accommodation in Yurt Camp with tourist registration

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: D1 – Nukus – Usturt Plateau – Barsa Kelmes – Sudochye Lake – Aral Sea Shore

After breakfast in your hotel in Nukus, you will meet by our guide in hotel lobby and will start your journey to the actual shoreline of the drying Aral Sea (~450 km, 7H00M). En route you will pass by Khojeli and Kungrad districts, which were the trading centers during Silk Road period. Will pass Soda Plant and Gas Chemical Plant. The first stop at your jeep journey will be the Barsakelmes, the huge natural saltpit, where the soda plant takes it’s main resource.

Overnight in the Yurts (up to 5 pax per yurt).

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Dinner:

Day 2: D2 – Aral Sea Shore – Keinchiyak Mis (Soviet Military Camp) – Kurgancha Kala – Aral Sea Shore

On this day you will have an early wake-up option for taking pictures of sunrise above the disappearing sea. After breakfast, you will drive to Keinchak Mis, which is located abandoned Soviet Military Camp (Please note it is not an Aralsk-7, located at Vozrozhdenia Island). On the way, we will have a photo stop at the nomad’s cemetery. Here you could take stunning shots of Great Canyons. Upon arrival at the Military Camp, you will have a visiting tour. Also, here is the best place for swimming, if the weather will allow, you could freely spend some time free-swimming here. After the visit, back to the Yurt Camp for lunch and rest. After rest, you could visit Kurgancha Kala, an old Caravanserai and Fortress of the 12th- 13th century, hidden among the hills of the Usturt Plateau. Back to Yurt Camp for dinner and overnight. Breakfast, lunch & dinner: picnic/camp style meals in Yurt Camp (included) Overnight in the Yurts (up to 5 pax per yurt).

Overnight in the Yurts (up to 5 pax per yurt).

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Dinner:

Day 3: D3 – Aral Sea Shore – Komsomolsk – Moinak – Mizdakhan Necropolis – Nukus

Early breakfast in yurt camp. After breakfast, you will continue your Aral Sea journey with the end at Nukus city (~450 km, 7H00M). Today your back road to Nukus will lay across Usturt Plateau via Komsomolsk settlement, where you will see wonderful natural landscapes and survived local flora and fauna. Here you will also have a stop at Kubla Usturt village to try camel milk in a local camel breeder’s family. Drive by the dried bottom of Aral Sea, nowadays Aralkum Desert, we will arrive to infamous ship graveyard of Moynak (Muynaq) city. Here you will visit the Moynak Museum of City History and Ship Graveyard itself. Once Aral Sea shores were close to the city and it was famous for its fisherman and canned fish products. Later, water was gone and left all ships on its sea bottom. Lying on salty sand ships became a rusting attraction that reminds ones who visit it about the huge tragedy of the disappeared sea.

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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

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

Min 3 days: 100%
From 0 to 3 days: 0%

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Adult (4 - 89 years)

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Infant (0 - 3 years)

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3-Day Small Group Jeep Adventure Tour to Aral Sea & Usturt Plateau in Nukus

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