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Duration: 2 days - 1 night

The journey to the Aral Sea gives an idea of what happens to nature when a human goes against it, not taking into account the consequences.

During the trip, you will see the unique landscape of the Aral Sea, a feature of which is, that in the past there was a seabed.

It is impossible to describe in words the picture, which will be opened in front of you, fascinating beauty and the horror of the consequences of the sea disappearance!

This tour gives you the chance to see what will possibly disappear in the near future.

Tour Program

Day-1. Nukus - Aral Sea

Depart hotel towards Aral Sea early in the morning. 9 hours drive will go through following route: Nukus – Kungrad – Plato Ustyurt – Sudochye Lake – Aral Sea. En route stop at MizdakhanMausaleum  and Gaur- Kala Fortress. Arrival to Aral Sea is a little bit before the dusk. Driver will pitch a camp until you explore the surroundings. Enjoy your open air dinner. Overnight in Tent.

Day-2. Aral Sea - Nukus                                                                                                                      

You can shoot some great photos early in the morning at down. After breakfast visit to picturesque canyons of Ustyurt and drive towards Muynaq through the dried bottom of the sea. On arrival in Muynaq visit the graveyard of Ships in ex-shore of the Aral Sea and town museum. After visits drive to Nukus 210 km, the road will take about 3 hours.

Transport: total length of the road -900 km.

Cost of the tour per person: from $ 438.

Useful tips: protected hiking boots or sports shoes, long trousers, cap or hat and warm jacket are recommended during the trip. Warm clothes and jackets are highly recommended during the autumn and early spring seasons. The Sea is safe to swim but it is very muddy. There will be a little water to wash away the mud and salt from the body.

The cost includes

  • Russian-speaking guide
  • Meals (included: lunch - 2, dinner -1, breakfast -1)
  • All excursions on the program;
  • All transfers on comfortable transport with air conditioning;
  • tent
  • Sleeping bag

Cost does not include

  • Tips to guides and drivers;
  • Photo & video camera fees;
  • International flight ticket;
  • Extra charge for single occupancy.