Khiva to Aral Sea: 2-Day Private Muynak & Ustyurt Expedition
Khorazm Region, Kazakhstan
Explore western Uzbekistan on a two-day private journey from Khiva to the Aral Sea.Visit the Savitsky Museum, Muynak Ship Cemetery and sacred sites, with an overnight stay in a traditional desert yurt
Highlights
- Spend a night in a traditional yurt beneath the desert sky environment.
- Explore the renowned Art Savitsky Museum in Nukus.
- Discover Muynak and the famous Ship Cemetery in the former Aral Sea port.
- Visit archaeological, sacred, and historical sites across western Uzbekistan.
- Travel across the remote landscapes of the Ustyurt Plateau.
Description
Travel from Khiva to the Aral Sea region on a 2-day private expedition through Nukus, Muynak, the Ustyurt Plateau, and historic sites of western Uzbekistan.
DAY 1, KHIVA → NUKUS → MUYNAK → USTYURT → YURT CAMP
06:00–06:30, Pickup in Khiva and departure with your English-speaking driver and guide.
09:00, Visit the Savitsky Museum in Nukus, known for its Russian avant-garde and Karakalpak art collections.
12:30–14:30, Arrive in Muynak. Visit the famous Ship Cemetery and the local History Museum, learning about the town's former fishing industry and the Aral Sea's retreat. Lunch can be arranged in Muynak and is paid separately.
15:00–16:30, Continue across the remote Ustyurt Plateau, with its dramatic desert landscapes, cliffs, and canyons.
19:30, Arrive at the Aral Sea Yurt Camp. Travelers are going to stay in a traditional yurt and enjoy dinner under the desert sky.
DAY 2, ARAL SEA → USTYURT → MUYNAK → MIZDAKHAN → KHIVA
07:00–08:30, Breakfast at the yurt camp. Visit the Aral Sea shore, walk around the area, and take photos.
08:40–09:00, Visit Kurgancha Kala, an ancient fortified site in the Ustyurt region.
11:00–11:30, Continue to Kubla Ustyurt, a remote former Soviet settlement and airfield.
13:00–14:00, Return to Muynak for lunch before beginning the journey back toward Khiva. Lunch is paid separately.
15:00–15:30, Visit Mizdakhan Necropolis, an important archaeological and sacred site connected with ancient Khorezmian, Zoroastrian, and Islamic heritage.
On the return journey, stop at Chilpik Kala, an ancient structure associated with Zoroastrian funerary traditions.
Continue to Khiva for final drop-off.
The overnight stay at the Aral Sea yurt camp is not included in the tour price. We can help secure the yurt package for $55 per person, which includes one night in a traditional yurt, dinner, and breakfast. Payment for this package is made separately by travelers to a third party.
The itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on local conditions, road access, and timing.
Includes
Private transportation from your selected pickup location within Khiva City.
Return drop-off at your chosen destination within Khiva city.
English-speaking driver and comfortable private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour.
Luggage transportation throughout the journey.
Excludes
Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, fortresses, and other attractions.
Lunches during the journey.
Personal expenses.
Snacks, additional food, and drinks.
Souvenirs and gifts.
Overnight accommodation at the Aral Sea yurt camp.
Professional local guide certified by Uzbekistan's tourism authorities (the language of the tour guide depends on travelers' preference)
Important Information
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Yurt accommodation: An overnight stay at the yurt camp near the Aral Sea is available for $55 per person and is not included in the tour price.
The $55 package includes:
- Overnight accommodation in the yurt camp.
- Dinner prepared using local ingredients.
- Breakfast.
Dear Traveler,
If you would prefer to have a tour guide who speaks a specific language, such as Spanish, French, English, Italian, or another language, please contact us in advance via WhatsApp after making your booking. This will give us enough time to try to arrange a suitable guide who can communicate comfortably with you and your group of friends.
Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful city of Khiva and making your experience enjoyable and memorable! ✨
Tour guide services are paid separately to the guide, not the tour organizer. If you do not want to have a tour guide, your driver will organize the whole tour experience.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
