KarakalpakstanExpedition

The Aral Sea and Moynaq

3 days / 2 nights · starts in Tashkent

The ship graveyard, the canyons of Ustyurt and a night in yurts on the shore of a vanishing sea

Next departureFri, 30 Oct · from 5.5M UZSTo booking

Karakalpakstan, Moynaq
Karakalpakstan, Aral Sea
Karakalpakstan, Aral Sea
Karakalpakstan, Aral Sea

How the tour works

Tour format

Group tourSmall group — up to 10 people
Guide for the whole routeCertified guide, language — RU or UZ
Moderate activityPlenty of walking, some early starts
Children 3+A child needs their own seat and documents
Starts in TashkentRoute: Tashkent → Nukus → Moynaq → Aral Sea → Nukus → Tashkent

Tour highlights

01The ship graveyard in Moynaq
02Ustyurt Plateau
03Savitsky Museum

Route

Tashkent — Tashkent

Flight + 4WD

3 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1
Morning flight to Nukus. Optional Savitsky Museum visit, Mizdakhan necropolis, night in Nukus.
Transfer: Morning flight Tashkent — Nukus
What we'll see
Savitsky Museum — optional
Mizdakhan necropolis
Overnight:Hotel in Nukus
2
The ship graveyard in Moynaq, the Ustyurt Plateau, sunset on the Aral shore and a night in yurts.
Transfer: 4WD vehicle
What we'll see
Ustyurt Plateau and its canyons
Sunset on the Aral shore
Meals:Lunch, dinnerOvernight:Yurts by the Aral Sea
3
Sunrise over the sea, the drive to Nukus, evening flight.
Transfer: 4WD to Nukus, evening flight to Tashkent
What we'll see
Sunrise over the Aral Sea
Drive across the Ustyurt
Meals:Breakfast, lunch

What's in the price

Included and not included

Ticket receipt3 days / 2 nights

Included

Transport

Return flights Tashkent — Nukus
4WD vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel and yurt camp

Meals

Meals on the expedition

Guide and programme

Guide

Not included — paid separately

Savitsky Museum ticket
Insurance

Price per person: from 5.5M UZS
Deposit 30%: 1.65M UZS

Schedule

Dates and prices

October 2026

Totals shown for 2 travellers. 30% deposit once seats are confirmed.

30 October – 1 NovemberFri, 30 Oct — Sun, 1 Nov
3 seats left
5.5M UZS per personFor 2 people: 11M UZS · deposit 3.3M

Before you go

Good to know

Terms

Payment: Today you only send a request. Once your seats are confirmed, you pay a 30% deposit via a Click or Payme link; the balance is due no later than 3 days before departure.
Cancellation: We refund the deposit minus any actual costs that can no longer be recovered (non-refundable tickets, for example). Full details are in our refund policy.
Meeting point: The tour starts in Tashkent: at the railway station or a meeting point in the city centre. We’ll send the exact place, time and your guide’s contact 3 days before.
Documents: A passport or ID card — for the train and the hotel. For children, a birth certificate or passport.

On the trip

Money: Prices and payments are in UZS. Uzcard, Humo, Visa and Mastercard are accepted in cities; at bazaars and craft workshops, cash is easier.
Sockets: Types C and F, 220 V — no adapter needed if you’re coming from Russia or continental Europe.
Mobile signal: Mobile internet works in cities and along the main roads. In the desert and near the Aral Sea, the signal may drop out.
Clothing: Comfortable shoes for walking. Shoulders and knees should be covered in mosques and mausoleums; women may want a headscarf.

Help desk

Questions about the tour

Can I bring children?

Yes, this tour is suitable for children aged 3 and over. A child needs their own seat in the vehicle and their own documents. Ask a manager about the child price.

What language does the guide speak?

Russian or Uzbek — choose when you book. Each group has one language.

What if the group doesn’t fill up?

We’ll offer you another date or refund your deposit in full.

When is the next departure?

The nearest date is already selected in the booking card — it also shows how many seats are left.

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