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Discover in these days one of the examples of the great catastrophes of century. You will find out what will happen if people don't neglect nature. Let's to see how Great Sea converted to Great Desert

Highlights

• Aral Sea
• Muynak - Ship Cemetery
• Ustyurt Plateau
• Mizdakhan
• Desert

Description

Day 1: Departure from Nukus city (from your hotel/airport/railway station). Start: It takes 7 hours drive with stops to the Yurt Camp at the Aral Sea (±400 km). Route: Nukus - Mizdakhan complex – Kungrad (recommended lunch) – Muynak (recommended lunch) – Uchsay village – Aral Sea (dried part - up seabed) – Ustyurt Plateau – Aral Sea (Yurt camp) Description: - Mizdakhan complex: City of deaths, one of the places where formed a huge number of mausoleums, in addition many traditions of the pre Islamic period can still be seen here. Then we will continue to next destination. - Muynak: Visiting Cemetery of ships and Aral Sea Ecological museum of Muynak. - Aral Sea (up seabed): we will pass along the up seabed of the Aral Sea itself, You can see, touch, walk and feel the disaster of Aral Sea, because there's no water here. - Aral Sea: travelers may enjoy swimming and hiking, relax in a company at the camp fire, and in the night explore the milky way in the clearsky. Night in Yurt Camp (extra) -------------------------------------------------------- Day 2: Breakfast (extra) and departure. It takes 8 hours drive towards Nukus (±400 km). Approximate time of arrival 17:00 Route: Aral Sea – Davlatgirey caravanserai (Kurgancha kala) – Ustyurt Plateau – Sudochie lake – Kungrad – Nukus Description: - Davlatgirey caravanserai (Kurgancha kala): an abandoned trading caravanserai - Ustyurt Plateau: mysterious and inscrutable Ustyurt Plateau a place where you can see the 'Grand Canyons' of Uzbekistan but with white shades. Furthemore, along the way, you can see several cemeteries of local Nomads. - Sudochie Lake: The lake is a key stop on the long way of migrating birds: pink flamingo, white swans, duck and others. For this reason it's a favorite place for hunters. - Kungrad: On the way, in Kungrad area we will recommend make a picnic lunch. - Nukus: Arrival to Hotel / Airport / Railway Station

Includes

Included: A/C 4x4 Vehicle. All fees and taxes.

Important Information

• Useful tips: Protective hiking boots or sport shoes and long trousers are recommended along with cap or hat. Sunglasses could be helpful as well. Warm jacket is needed in early spring and late autumn seasons. The sea is safe for swimming, so swimming suits could be an option. The fresh shower is available in the camp to wash up the sea salt and mud. There is no mobile or Internet connection; however, there is a telephone for local communication available in the car and at the Camp. There is also electric power at the camp to charge your devices. Karakalpak cuisine is usually based on beef or lamb meat or fish, may contain rice, wheat or sorgo dough and many vegetables. Please read tour description with attention. In program meals and accomodation not included, you can book it directly after confirmation of trip. Make sure to let us know if you prefer vegetarian cuisine or have any other preferences.

Easy cancellation

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