2 Day Aral Sea Eco Tour with Yurt Stay from Nukus

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About this activity

This private eco tour to the Aral Sea is designed and operated by a local team with deep regional expertise, without intermediaries. You travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with an experienced local driver who knows the route, terrain, and conditions of this remote region.

The journey focuses on authentic experiences: visiting Muynak and the Ship Cemetery, reaching the present-day shoreline of the Aral Sea, and spending the night in a traditional yurt camp located in a quiet natural setting.

A multilingual audio guide and written materials are provided, allowing travelers to explore each location at their own pace without a mandatory in-person guide. The itinerary can be customized depending on interests, season, and weather conditions. This tour is ideal for independent travelers seeking a flexible, immersive, and thoughtfully organized experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Aral Sea Discovery

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Accommodation in the Yurt
Included: Private transportation: Toyota Land Cruiser/Prado (120/150)
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Museum in Muynak

Itinerary

Day 1 · Nukus - Aral Sea

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Muynak

one day
- Departure from Nukus in the morning by 4×4 vehicle.
- Muynak: Ship Cemetery and local museum visit.
- Lunch with traditional Karakalpak cuisine in Muynak.
- Desert landscapes & nomadic cemetery with photo stops.
- Aral Sea shoreline: walk, photos, and optional swimming (seasonal).
- Arrival at Besqala Yurt Camp: sunset views, dinner, overnight in yurts.

Traditional Karakalpak lunch in a local family home, featuring homemade dishes and regional specialties. · Traditional dinner at the yurt camp with local cuisine

Authentic Karakalpak yurts with panoramic views of the retreating Aral Sea and comfortable amenities.

Day 2 · Aral Sea - Nukus

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Stop 1

one day
Breakfast at Besqala Yurt Camp.
- Kurgancha-Kala: ruins of an ancient caravan fortress.
- KS-7 settlement: local life, camels, tasting traditional shubat.
- Sudochie Lake: birdwatching and visit to a fisherman’s house.
- Lunch at a local café.
- Mizdakhan Necropolis on the way back.
- Return to Nukus in the evening.

Buffet-style breakfast at the yurt camp · In Cafe

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Massaget Hotel
Besqala Guest House
Jipek Joli Hotel
Hotel Ideal
Pana Hotel
Hotel Asem
Hotel Karakalpak Palace
Jipek Joli Inn
Nukus Airport
Jipek Joli Inn
Marmar Family Hotel
Ratmina Hotel

and 2 more pickup points

Hotel pickup is scheduled between 8:30 and 9:00 AM — please wait in the hotel reception area.

For airport or train station pickups, our driver will meet you in the arrival area, and the pickup time will be adjusted according to your flight or train schedule.

"The driver can be identified by a name sign with your name on it."