Aral Sea Trip 2
About this tour
Three day trip to Aral Sea and ancient fortress of Khorezm.
Chilpik kala fortress
Savitsky museum
Muynak ship cemetery
Muynak Museum
Aral Sea shore
Ustyurt Canyons
Kurgancha kala
Urga
Qibla Ustyurt
Sudoche lake
Mizdakhan Necrapolis
Amudarya river
Ayazkala
Tuprakkala
Kyzylkala
Kavat kala
Guldursun kala
Koi Krylgan kala
Angka kala
20 destinations times in 3 days.
Activities included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Хива, Узбекистан to Муйнак, Узбекистан
06:00 Departure from Khiva (Urgench or Nukus) in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle 08:00 Visit to Chilpik dakhma, climb the ancient Zoroastrian tower, and capture panoramic photos of Amudarya river 09:00 Visit to the world-famous Savitsky Museum, learning about avant-garde art and Karakalpak culture and traditions. 11:00 departure from Nukus to Muynak 13:00 lunch at a local restaurant 15:00 Arrival to Muynak, transfer to 4x4 off-road vehicle and departure to the Aral Sea 17:00 Visit the majestic Ustyurt Canyons and ancient fishermen's tombs 19:00 arrival to Aral Sea shore, check-in to the yurt camp, overnight (it costs USD 40/night, dinner and breakfast included) 22:00 Overnight at yurt camp by the Aral Sea shore (USD 40/person, dinner & breakfast included)
Day 2: Муйнак, Узбекистан to Ayaz Qala, Bŭston, Узбекистан
06:00 Breakfast at yurt camp, then observe the sunrise over the desert landscape 07:00 Depart for Kurgancha Kala, exploring the ancient fortress ruins of Silk Road. 11:00 Return to Muynak, in-depth visit to the Muynak Ship Cemetery, explore the Muynak Museum of the Aral Sea. 13:00 Lunch at local restaurant 14:00 Visit to historic Mizdakhan Necropolis among ancient mausoleums. 20:00 Arrival at Ayazkala yurt camp, traditional dinner 22:00 Overnight in yurt (USD 50/person, dinner & breakfast included).
Day 3: Ayaz Qala, Bŭston, Узбекистан to Хива, Узбекистан
07.00. Observing sunrise from Ayazkala fortress 08.00. Breakfast and check out from yurt camp 09:00 Visit to Kavat kala, Kyzylkala fortress, Tuprakkala fortress 11:00 visit to Guldursun kala, Angka kala, Kuy kyrylgan kala 15:00 arrival to the hotel in Khiva (or Urgench), end of the service.
What's included
Includes: audio-guide materials, private transportation (sedan + off-road) and professional drivers;
Excludes: accommodation (Aral Sea yurt stay costs USD 40/person, Ayazkala yurt camp costs USD 50/person, both include dinner and breakfast), food, museum tickets (Savitsky museum entrance fee costs USD 8/person, Muynak museum entrance fee costs USD 3/person); two fortresses (Tuprakkala, Kyzylkala) have small entrance ticket (UZS 20`000/person).
Languages spoken
What to know
Don’t forget to bring an umbrella and sunglasses with you. Contact me for more information.
Route & locations
Хива, Узбекистан to Муйнак, Узбекистан