2-Day Private Trip to the Aral Sea

Join us on this 2-day private trip to the Aral Sea and the ship cemetery to explore key areas in Uzbekistan, including Sudochye Lake and the necropolis of Mizdakhan.

2-Day Trip to the Aral Sea

Day 1: Nukus - Aral Sea

Pick up at your hotel in Nukus at 8:30 am for the 450-kilometer (280-mile) drive to the Aral Sea.

Stops include the Kungrag district for an exploration of the local bazaar. We will then proceed to Sudochye Lake, which is connected to the Aral Sea, to observe around 230 species of birds.

Overnight camping will be at a yurt camp near the Aral Sea.

Day 2: Aral Sea - Ship Cemetery - Nukus

Breakfast will be enjoyed with views of the Aral Sea before traveling to the ship graveyard of Moynaq. We will discuss the historical reasons behind the water depletion and the abandonment of the ships.

The next destination is the Mizdakhan necropolis, adjacent to the Gyaur-Kala fortress. This site, known as "the fortress of non-believers," is one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in Uzbekistan.

Return to your hotel in Nukus is scheduled between 4:30 and 5 pm.

Accommodation

The tour includes one night of accommodation in an Aral Sea yurt camp, featuring spacious and comfortable tents for up to 4 people, ensuring contact with nature.