Aral Sea Trip 1
About this tour
Chilpik dakhma, Savitsky museum, Ustyurt Canyons, Tombs of nomadic fisherman, Aral Sea shore, Kurgancha kala, Muynak ship cemetery, Muynak Museum, Mizdakhan Necrapolis
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 [1], climb the ancient Zoroastrian tower, and capture panoramic photos of Amudarya river [2] 09:00 - Visit to the world-famous Savitsky Museum [3], 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 [4] and ancient fishermen's tombs [5] 19:00 - arrival to Aral Sea shore [6], 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.
Day 2: Муйнак, Узбекистан to Хива, Узбекистан
06:00 – Breakfast at yurt camp, then observe the sunrise over the desert landscape, 07:00 – Depart for Kurgancha Kala [7], exploring the ancient fortress ruins of Silk Road. 11:00 - Return to Muynak, in-depth visit to the Muynak Ship Cemetery [8], explore the Muynak Museum of the Aral Sea [9]. 13:00 - Lunch at local restaurant 14:00 – Visit to historic Mizdakhan Necropolis [10] among ancient mausoleums. 20:00 – Arrival at your hotel in Khiva (Nukus, or Urgench). End of tour.
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, includes dinner and breakfast), food, museum tickets (Savitsky museum entrance fee costs USD 8/person, Muynak museum entrance fee costs USD 3/person).
Languages spoken
What to know
Hat and glasses
Route & locations
Хива, Узбекистан to Муйнак, Узбекистан