Nature & Adventure
Trips from Nukus
Aral Sea transfers and trips
The Aral Sea was once one of the largest lakes in the world. Today its old port of Muynak sits far from the water, with fishing boats stranded on the desert. Getting there takes planning — we arrange the transport.
Muynak & the ship graveyard
Rusting trawlers on the former seabed, and a small museum telling the story of the town. Reachable on paved roads from Nukus.
The shoreline
Reaching the water today means hours across the dried seabed by 4x4 — usually as a two-day trip with a night in a yurt camp or tent.
Ustyurt Plateau
Limestone cliffs above the former sea, with wide desert views. Often combined with the shoreline on an overnight trip.
The Aral Sea in Hidden Uzbekistan: nearby places, experiences and how to combine it
Pricing
Quoted per itinerary. The final stretch to the shoreline requires a 4x4. Tell us your dates, group size and which places you want to include, and we'll send you a price for the whole trip.
Things to experience when you arrive
Experience the Aral Sea
Hear the Aral Sea story from people who live there, and see more of Karakalpakstan while you are here.
Aral Sea trips: questions
Why is the Aral Sea trip quoted individually?
Itineraries vary a lot: a day trip to Muynak, an overnight at the Ustyurt Plateau, or the full drive to today's shoreline. We price the vehicle and days for the plan you choose.
Where does the trip start?
Most Aral Sea trips start in Nukus. We can also arrange the transfer to Nukus from Khiva or Urgench.
Do I need a 4x4?
Muynak can be reached on paved roads. Reaching the current shoreline and the Ustyurt Plateau requires a 4x4 across unpaved desert tracks.
Ready when you are.
Tell us where and when. We'll confirm the vehicle, the price and your pickup details.