Day trip from Nukus
Moynaq and the ships of the Aral Sea
The former fishing port of Moynaq, where rusting ships lie in the sand far from today's shoreline — and the story of the Aral Sea in the town's museum.
Starts from
Nukus
pickup at your hotel
Duration
9–10 hours
door to door, approx.
Region
Karakalpakstan
Uzbekistan
Price
On request
per group, car & driver
What you'll see
- The ship cemetery on the old seabed
- The Aral Sea viewpoint above the former shore
- Moynaq local history museum
- Mizdakhan necropolis on the way (optional)
How the day goes
- Early pickup at your hotel in Nukus
- Drive north across Karakalpakstan to Moynaq
- Ship cemetery and the former shoreline viewpoint
- Lunch in Moynaq and the museum
- Return to Nukus in the evening
Choose your package
One price for your whole group. Nothing is charged until we confirm with you.
Basic
Car & driver
Quoted for your group
- Private car and driver for the whole day
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Driver waits while you explore
- Short stops for photos and food
Comfort
With a local guide
Quoted for your group
- Everything in Car & driver
- Licensed English-speaking guide for the day
- Guide meets you at your hotel
Premium
All-inclusive
Quoted for your group
- Everything in With a local guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant or family home
- Entrance tickets to the sights on the plan
- Bottled water in the car
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