Lost Paradise - Aral Sea Tour 2 days/1 night
Kazakhstan
This program allows you to feel the spirit of the "Great Desert" and its unpredictability and the "Great Sea" and its catastrophe. You will witness places that were named as "Cemetery of Ships".
Aral Sea and Ustyurt Plateau 2-Day Tour from Nukus
This 2-day guided tour from Nukus suits travelers interested in exploring the Aral Sea, Ship Cemetery, Ustyurt Plateau, and spending a night in a traditional Yurt Camp.
Highlights
- Aral Sea
- Ship Cemetery
- Ustyurt Plateau
- Night in Yurt Camp
Itinerary
Day 1: Departure from Nukus city (hotel, airport, or railway station) at your chosen time (earlier start recommended in summer). The route covers approximately 400 km with stops, including Mizdakhan complex, Kungrad, Muynak (lunch), Uchsay village, the dried seabed of the Aral Sea, Ustyurt Plateau, and ends at the Yurt Camp near the Aral Sea where you will have dinner and spend the night.
- Mizdakhan complex: A city of mausoleums and pre-Islamic traditions.
- Muynak: Lunch with a Karakalpak family. Visit the Ship Cemetery and Muynak Ecological Museum.
- Aral Sea (dried seabed): Walk on the former seabed to observe the effects of the sea's disappearance.
- Aral Sea Yurt Camp: Evening includes open fire dinner, swimming, hiking, campfire gathering, and night sky exploration.
Day 2: After breakfast, depart from the Yurt Camp for an 8-hour drive back to Nukus (approximately 400 km). The route includes Aral Sea, Davlatgirey caravanserai (Kurgancha kala), Ustyurt Plateau, Sudochie Lake, Kungrad (picnic lunch), arriving back at Nukus hotel, airport, or railway station by about 17:00.
- Davlatgirey caravanserai (Kurgancha kala): Abandoned trading caravanserai.
- Ustyurt Plateau: Known for white-shaded Grand Canyons and nomadic cemeteries.
- Sudochie Lake: Key stop for migratory birds including pink flamingos and white swans.
- Kungrad: Picnic lunch stop.
Includes
- 4 meals during the tour: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- 1 night accommodation in Yurt Camp
- 4x4 vehicle transport
- Entry tickets to Aral Sea Museum
Excludes
- Medical insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses not specified in the program
Important Information
- Wear protective hiking boots or sport shoes and long trousers
- Bring a cap or hat and sunglasses for sun protection
- Warm jacket recommended in early spring and late autumn
- Swimming suits advisable; sea is safe for swimming
- Fresh showers available at the camp to wash off sea salt and mud
- No mobile or internet connection; local phone available in the vehicle and camp
- Electricity available at the camp for device charging
- Karakalpak cuisine includes beef, lamb, fish, rice, wheat, sorgo dough, and vegetables; notify in advance if vegetarian or other dietary preferences apply
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, book early and prepare for variable weather conditions depending on the season.
