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2-Day Small Group Jeep Adventure Tour to Aral Sea in Nukus

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Duration

2 days

Group Size

1 to 12 people

Ages

0 - 90 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

If you’re drawn to remote and quiet places, the Republic of Karakalpakstan might fascinate you. The Karakalpaks were once nomadic and relied on fishing for their livelihood. However, the drying up of the Aral Sea has turned Karakalpakstan into one of Uzbekistan’s poorest regions. The capital, Nukus, feels almost empty, and traveling to the surrounding areas reveals struggling towns and barren landscapes. On this tour, you’ll visit the main attractions outside Nukus, including the Aral Sea shore, the Usturt Plateau, the Muynak Ship Graveyard, the Sudochye Lake Natural Reserve, and the Mizdakhan Necropolis. This tour also supports the local community, as we work exclusively with local staff, including guides, drivers, and cooks.

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: 2

English Speaking Guide

Dinner

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Accommodation in Yurt Camp with tourist registration.

Water

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: D1 – Nukus – Muynak – Aral Sea Shore

After breakfast, you will start your journey to the actual shoreline of the drying Aral Sea. The first stop at your jeep journey will be the infamous ship graveyard of Moynak (Muynaq) city. 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. Here you will visit the local museum of city history and ship graveyard itself. Later, you will continue to drive to the Aral Seashore. Upon arrival check-in to the yurt camp and rest. Here, far away from the civilization and big cities light pollution you could freely observe the dark sky with myriads of stars, end even Milky Way could be visible sometimes. The wind and sea waves will sing for you all night and you will discover what it's like to be a nomad at the edge of the world.

Overnight in Yurt Camp close to actual Aral Sea shore.

Lunch: Lunch in a local cafe included

Dinner: Picnic-style dinner at Yurt Camp included.

Day 2: D2 – Aral Sea Shore – Usturt Plateau – Sudochye Lake – Mizdahan – 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, where you will see wonderful natural landscapes and survived local flora and fauna. Mysterious and inscrutable Usturt Plateau remains not only huge deposits of gas and oil but also many canyons and cliffs, with extraterrestrial design. Here you will have a stop to try camel milk in a local camel breeder’s family.

Lunch: Picnic-style lunch included.

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%

Tickets

Adult (4 - 90 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12

Infant (0 - 3 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 6