Uzbekistan
Ustyurt plateau and Muynak
Explore the beauty of the country and discover the history and culture of Uzbekistan.
Tour description
The Ustyurt Plateau and Muynak: A Journey to the Lost Cities of the Aral Sea
This unique journey will reveal the wondrous world of the Ustyurt Plateau, its vast expanses, ancient monuments, and the tragic story of the disappearance of the Aral Sea. You'll visit the ghost town of Muynak, where rusting ships remain, symbolizing an environmental disaster.
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Tour route
Arrival at the airport of Nukus, the capital of Karakalpakstan.
Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
City tour of Nukus including the I.V. Savitsky Art Museum, home to a unique collection of early 20th-century avant-garde art.
A walk around the city to get acquainted with local culture and traditions.
In the morning we set off for the Ustyurt Plateau, a vast desert territory stretching for thousands of kilometres.
On the way we visit ancient monuments such as the Mizdakhan necropolis, the Sultan Uvais complex and others.
A stop at a salt lake to see its unusual natural phenomena.
Overnight in a guesthouse or yurt on the Ustyurt Plateau.
In the evening, dinner by the campfire under the stars with local cuisine and folklore.
We continue our journey across the Ustyurt Plateau.
Visit to the Ustyurt chinks (cliffs), with breathtaking views over the plateau.
Exploring ancient settlements and archaeological finds.
A chance to see wild animals such as saiga antelopes and goitered gazelles.
In the evening we return to the guesthouse or yurt.
In the morning we leave for Moynaq, once a major port on the Aral Sea and now a ghost town.
Visit to the “ship graveyard”, where dozens of vessels, victims of the ecological disaster, have been left to rust.
Visit to the memorial dedicated to the tragedy of the Aral Sea.
Visit to the Aral Sea Museum to learn more about the history of the region and its environmental problems.
Overnight at a hotel in Moynaq.
Free time in Moynaq. You can visit the local market selling souvenirs and handicrafts.
Visit to the mosque and other sights of the town.
In the afternoon, return to Nukus.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
This tour can be tailored to your wishes and interests: we can change the route and add or remove places to visit. Contact us and we will help you plan an unforgettable journey to the vanished shores of the Aral Sea!
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