Tour: Aral Sea Jeep Adventure
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An adventurous jeep tour to western Uzbekistan: Nukus, the Kyzylkum Desert, the canyons of the Ustyurt Plateau, the ancient Mizdakhan complex, the Muynak lighthouse and Ship Cemetery, swimming in the Aral Sea, and an overnight stay in a yurt camp on the shore. Included: transfers by Toyota Prado, yurt accommodation, meals, and guided excursions.
Over two days you’ll witness the fantastic landscapes of the dried seabed and the “lunar” panoramas of Ustyurt, touch history at the Savitsky Museum, stroll along Muynak’s former shoreline, and take photos against the skeletons of ships. In the evening — dinner by the campfire and the starry desert sky; in the morning — sunrise over the sea and free time for swimming and contemplation. Logistics are streamlined: a morning flight from Tashkent, 4×4 jeeps on route, waterside accommodation, and return by evening flight.
Tour Program
Day 1 (Saturday)
— Meet at Tashkent Airport at 06:00. Flight to Nukus 07:15–08:55.
— Visit to the I. V. Savitsky State Museum of Art.
— Board Toyota Prado jeeps and set off toward the Aral Sea (≈350 km).
— Stop at the Mizdakhan complex (10th–14th cc.): the White Khanqah, the mausoleums of Nazlumkhan-Sulu and Shamun Nabi, Khalfa Erejep Madrasa, and the ruins of Giaur-Kala fortress.
— Old Muynak shoreline: lighthouse and Ship Cemetery — photo stop.
— Lunch.
— Drive across the Ustyurt Plateau; photo stop at the “Moon Valley” with views of chinks (escarpments) and canyons.
— Arrival at the yurt camp on the Aral Sea shore, accommodation.
— Dinner, evening program, starry sky. Overnight in yurts.
Day 2 (Sunday)
— Early wake-up to meet the sunrise and photos at the sea.
— Breakfast. Free time: swimming, walks, optional nature practices.
— Lunch and departure toward Nukus. En route — stops at scenic viewpoints.
— Dinner at a restaurant, tasting Karakalpak beshbarmak.
— Transfer to the airport. Flight to Tashkent 22:30–23:50. End of tour.
Prices per person
— Adults: 2,690,000 UZS.
— Children under 7: 2,400,000 UZS.
Included
— Transfers by Toyota Prado jeeps along the entire route (4–5 people per car).
— Guided excursions and company tour leader.
— Entrance tickets to sites.
— Accommodation in a yurt camp on the Aral Sea shore.
— Meals: breakfast, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.
— Evening program at the camp.
Important
— Air tickets Tashkent–Nukus–Tashkent are paid separately (from approx. 1,500,000 UZS round trip).
— Not recommended for very young children due to long drives and desert conditions.
We recommend bringing
Passport, comfortable closed-toe shoes, headwear, sunglasses and sunscreen, swimsuit and towel, warm sweater/windbreaker for the desert night, personal medications, water/thermo mug, power bank, and cash for souvenirs and snacks.
