Nukus
JIPEK JOLI 3* or similar
1 night
Aral Sea
Yurt
1 night
* Accommodation is subject to availability, we reserve the right to book other properties of the same price category.
Uzbekistan tours
Uzbekistan tours
Aral Sea for 3 days
Itinerary
Day 1: Nukus - Chimbay - Nukus
Day 2: Nukus - Aral Sea
Day 3: Aral Sea - Nukus
Day by day Itinerary
Nukus - Chimbay - Nukus
Pick up from your place in Nukus and drive to Chimbay (1,5h). Start from Topi aul (village). Meeting with local family, where we will meet skilled craftswomen known for their traditional reed mat weaving. Take part in a master class on making reed mats. Then, enjoy a culinary experience: learn how to bake traditional bread, prepare baursaks – a popular fried dough snack, and cook Zhueri Gurtuk, a national dish made from grey flour (zhueri).
After lunch, depart for Chimbay. There, we’ll visit the Uyshi workshop to see a master yurt-maker at work.
Continue with a visit to local craftswomen who specialize in weaving decorative carpet strips used in yurts.
In the evening, return to Nukus.
Overnight at hotel in Nukus.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Nukus - Aral Sea
Today we’ll drive to Aral Sea (8h).
We’ll start drive into the hinterland and to the Ustyurt Plateau. The drive takes us via Kungrad district, which used to be one of the trading centres on the Silk Road.
Arrive in Muynak, to the ‘cemetery of ships’ where the husks of rusting ships lie stranded in the sand of this dry sea bed. We’ll visit the museum to learn more about this disaster and have a lunch in the guesthouse.
On arrival at the ever-shrinking Aral Sea, we’ll have dinner under the starry desert sky and then retire for the night to our cozy yurts amid the surreal moon-like surroundings.
Overnight in the yurt.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Aral Sea - Nukus
Let’s set our alarms as it’s worth the early start to watch the sunrise over this incredible landscape. Visit Kurgancha-Kala (XIII c), an old caravan sarai and fortress from the great Silk Road period hidden in the hills.
Drive 40 km further along the edge of Ustyurt Plateau, on the way stop at the ancient cemetery of nomads, walk down to the canyons and take pictures of the beautiful canyons and collapsed lands. We’ll then drive to settlement “Komsomolsk” on the Ustyurt Plateau. There you can see the abandoned airport of the Gas Compression Station. There you can take pictures of camels and horses, and drink fresh camel milk.
After we’ll drive to the Lake Sudochie. Upon arrival we’ll stop at the ancient Light House hill.
Have late lunch at the local restaurant in Kungrad region. On hills near Khodjeli city we’ll find the Mizdakhan necropolis – an ancient cemetery; and the ruins of the Gyaur-Kala fortress.
Arrive in Nukus by 6pm.
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
End of the tour.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Nukus
JIPEK JOLI 3* or similar
1 night
Aral Sea
Yurt
1 night
* Accommodation is subject to availability, we reserve the right to book other properties of the same price category.
| Number of people | With guide | Without guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | USD$ 1110 | USD$ 920 |
| 2 people | USD$ 660 per person | USD$ 570 per person |
| 3 people | USD$ 560 per person | USD$ 500 per person |
| 4 people | USD$ 600 per person* | USD$ 410 per person |
| Guide on Day 1–3 included | Guide on Day 1 included. Guide on Day 2–3 not included. |
* For a group of 4 people (guided option only) there will be 2 4WD cars for Aral Sea trip.
- Accommodation (based on single room / double room sharing)
- Transport according to the itinerary
- English speaking escorting guide for whole tour
- Meals as per program
- Entrance fees (mentioned sights and museums)
- International Return flights
- Early check-in / late check-out
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Insurance
- There may be changes in the route due to pandemic situation, weather, instructions of the local authorities, road conditions or the decision of the guide based on situation during the trip.
- Extra hours of work beyond the program are subject to extra payment.
- Breakfast box in case of very early morning departures.
- Visitors are requested to dress appropriately when visiting religious buildings – clothes covering legs and shoulders, scarves for ladies.
- Please ask for the permission before taking photographs of individuals.
- Bringing drones requires special permit.
Tour Reservation:
Tour reservation requires 100% advance payment of the total tour price.
Payment:
Total tour price should be paid no later than 3 weeks before the tour. Accepted methods of payment: 1) bank transfer, 2) cash.
Refund Scheme:
- 100% – 60+ days before the tour start date
- 90% – 59-30 days before the tour start date
- 70% – 29-14 days before the tour start date
- 50% – 13-8 days before the tour start date
- 0% – 7-0 days before the tour start date
Important notice:
Bank charges and tickets cancellation fees will be deducted from refunded amount.
| Number of people | With guide | Without guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | USD$ 1110 | USD$ 920 |
| 2 people | USD$ 660 per person | USD$ 570 per person |
| 3 people | USD$ 560 per person | USD$ 500 per person |
| 4 people | USD$ 600 per person* | USD$ 410 per person |
| Guide on Day 1–3 included | Guide on Day 1 included. Guide on Day 2–3 not included. |
* For a group of 4 people (guided option only) there will be 2 4WD cars for Aral Sea trip.
- Accommodation (based on single room / double room sharing)
- Transport according to the itinerary
- English speaking escorting guide for whole tour
- Meals as per program
- Entrance fees (mentioned sights and museums)
- International Return flights
- Early check-in / late check-out
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Insurance
- There may be changes in the route due to pandemic situation, weather, instructions of the local authorities, road conditions or the decision of the guide based on situation during the trip.
- Extra hours of work beyond the program are subject to extra payment.
- Breakfast box in case of very early morning departures.
- Visitors are requested to dress appropriately when visiting religious buildings – clothes covering legs and shoulders, scarves for ladies.
- Please ask for the permission before taking photographs of individuals.
- Bringing drones requires special permit.
Tour Reservation:
Tour reservation requires 100% advance payment of the total tour price.
Payment:
Total tour price should be paid no later than 3 weeks before the tour. Accepted methods of payment: 1) bank transfer, 2) cash.
Refund Scheme:
- 100% – 60+ days before the tour start date
- 90% – 59-30 days before the tour start date
- 70% – 29-14 days before the tour start date
- 50% – 13-8 days before the tour start date
- 0% – 7-0 days before the tour start date
Important notice:
Bank charges and tickets cancellation fees will be deducted from refunded amount.
It is your responsibility to arrange flight to starting destination, travel insurance and visa, if required. If you wish, however, we are happy to help. Together with our booking confirmation you will receive further information.