Trip to Aral Sea from Nukus and explore the western region of Uzbekistan. This immersive tour offers travelers the opportunity to learn about the rich culture of Karakalpakstan and the historical significance of the Aral Sea, while also capturing stunning photographs of the Ustyurt Plateau, Sudochie Lake, and the unique landscapes of western Uzbekistan. Journeying through the vast desert and along the receding waters of the Aral Sea, this tour provides a compelling insight into the modern history and natural beauty of this remarkable region.
Trip to Aral Sea from Nukus starts with a convenient hotel pickup in Nukus then travel by private 4×4 vehicle to Muynak. The first stop of the Aral Sea tour will be in Muynak town, where travelers visit “Cemetery of ships”, the harbor without a sea, and next visit Muynak Regional Studies Museum (might be closed without prior notice). Then lunch break at the guesthouse. Continue driving on the boundless Ustyurt Plateau. Travelers reach the Aral Sea in the late afternoon. Along the way travelers have a great spot to take pictures of beautiful canyons and the collapsed land. Arrive in a yurt Camp.
Camp-style dinner. Overnight in the yurt.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Aral Sea – Sudochie lake – Nukus
If you are an early bird so you can take an amazing picture of sun rise. After breakfast a short visit the settlement of Kurgancha-Kala dating back to the 13th century. Then drive via Kungrad district, which used to be one of the trading centers on the Silk Road. On the way, see remains of a lighthouse; pass by the ruins of abandoned settlement Urga. Photo stop at Lake Sudochie. Lunch break (a picnic style or in local café) and drive to Nukus.
