Aral Sea - Lost Paradise

Ziua 1 · Nukus - Aral Sea

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   Nukus

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   Nukus - capital of the Autonom Republic of Karakalpakstan from where we will head towards the Yurt camp at the Aral Sea (~400 km) which it takes 7 hours drive

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   Oprirea 2

   30 min Intrarea inclusă

   Mizdakhan - one of the oldest complexes in this region where traces of pagan beliefs are still preserved

3. 3

   Ships Cemetery

   1 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă

   Once one of the most popular and important cities in Uzbekistan it is now known by a sadder name as the "Cemetery of Ships", a striking example of the consequences of human influence on nature.

   Here we have a lunch in Karakalpak family.

4. 4

   The Regional History and Aral Sea Museum

   30 min Intrarea inclusă

   Details of the past history of the Aral sea can be found at this Museum.

5. 5

   Oprirea 5

   30 min

   Our next stop is the Grand canyons of Uzbekistan where we can take amazing photos of these white canyons

   In addition we have a visit to a local family where people are mainly engaged in camel breeding

6. 6

   Oprirea 6

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   Finally we reached the sea where we will spend the night in yurts, but before that we will have a lot of time so that we can swim or enjoy walking on the beach, then we will have an open-air dinner (depends on the weather) and after that relax in a company at the camp fire.

Yurt camp at the Aral Sea shore

Ziua 2 · Aral Sea - Nukus

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   The Regional History and Aral Sea Museum

   15 min

   In the morning at 08:00 we leave in the direction of Nukus and on the way we stop at the ancient caravanserai Kurgancha.

   Kurgancha (XII – beginning of the XIII centuries) - the archaeological complex is consists of a settlement, a tower, a pottery kiln and separate structures. One of the monuments of pre-mongol period.

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   Oprirea 2

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   One of the favorite places for fishing and hunting because here is a key stop on the long way of migrating birds: pink flamingo, white swans, wild duck and others.

   Here we have a lunch

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   Nukus

   Trecere fără oprire

   After returning from the sea to Nukus, with great impressions, our long trip ends.

   Drop off at the hotel or at the airport of Nukus