Tours To Uzbekistan

The the Aral Sea and beyond

Tour itenirary: Nukus → Lake Sudochie → Aral Sea → Muynak → Nukus
Season: May - October
Days: 2 | Nights: 1

The Aral Sea, once one of the largest inland seas in the world, has dramatically receded, leaving behind vast stretches of desert and unique landscapes. Today, visiting the Aral Sea region is not just a journey through nature, but also a powerful lesson about history, ecology, and resilience.

Traveling across the former seabed, you will see the salt deserts and canyons shaped by the ancient Tethys Ocean, offering landscapes unlike anywhere else in Uzbekistan. The sunrise over the remaining Aral Sea coast is a breathtaking spectacle — calm, silent, and unforgettable.

Your trip to Muynak, once a thriving fishing port, provides both cultural and culinary discoveries. The town’s famous smoked river fish is a must-try delicacy, delicious and affordable (around $3 per kg). By purchasing it, you directly support the livelihoods of Muynak’s residents, who continue to preserve their traditions despite ecological challenges.

An Aral Sea tour combines natural wonders, authentic local experiences, and a deeper understanding of one of the world’s greatest environmental changes. It is an essential addition to your Uzbekistan journey for travelers who seek something truly different.

Excursion
08:00 Departure from Nukus to the Aral Sea via SUV vehicles early in the morning. During the road, we will quickly observe Khojeli & Kungrad districts which once were checkpoints of the Great Silk Roadway. Also, we will see a few soda and salt plants supported by foreign countries. The tastiest salt in Uzbekistan is being mined here. 
Transfer to the Sudochie Lake. The name of it is taken from the Russian language - a modest tasty fish called 'Sudak' was bred there. During the last years, several flocks of red & pink flamingos keep flying over there to take a rest from Winter. 
On Sudochie Lake you can purchase some fish to cook on the BBQ party later and have a talk with fishermen. Disturbing the pink flamingos especially April-June times is strictly prohibited. 
Continue the way to the Aral Sea coast. There you will see the ruins of Stalin's repression victims' settlement. Also, there is an abandoned graveyard with rickety crosses symbolizing the graves of old-believers people. 
Arriving at the Aral Sea. Accommodation in a yurt camp. 
Lunch.

Breakfast. 

Drive to Muynak city via beautiful Red Canions where it's possible to make unusual pictures from Martian landscape. Arrival in Muynak city  that was before the richest city in the delta of Amu-darya and consider the gates to Uzbekistan from the sea. Nowadays there's only cemetery of Dead Sea. We'll also visit City Museum of history of Muynak and Aral Sea.

Drive back to Nukus. 

By request the tour can be extended by visiting Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand cities.

In case of interest please contact us by info@anurtour.com
Included
  • Tent/yurt with sleeping bag and kitchen equipment;
  • Transport services (to the coast of the Aral Sea - SUV);
  • Single entry tickets to the sites as per program;
  • Tourist tax.
  • Breakfast and dinner in the yurt camp (fixed menu without alcohol)
  • Accommodation in double yurts.
Not included
  • Other services not specified under “Price included”.
  • Air tickets for international flights;
  • Additional services at the hotel;
  • Transport services in Tashkent;
  • Photo and video shooting (professional cameras);
  • Guide services and transportation services on free days (upon request);
Price per person:
Number of persons Standart
1 $580
2-3 $335
4-5 $295

Accommodation:

Nukus
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Notes

- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;

- Please note that the tour price does not include seasonal VAT 15 %, VAT can be added to the basic tour price.

- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;

- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;

- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;

- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;

- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).

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