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Wonders of the Aral Sea and an expedition into the nature of Karakalpakstan

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Khiva to Nukus to Aral Sea

    Khiva to Nukus to Aral Sea
    Start point
    Хива, Xorazm, Uzbekistan (Khiva )
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Yurt

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Khiva train station to Nukus
    • 4x4 transfer to Aral Sea
    Landmarks
    Aral Sea
  3. Day 2

    Aral Sea

    Aral Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast (At the yurt camp), Lunch (Picnic lunch in a picturesque spot along the plateau), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Yurt

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over Aral Sea
    • Visit Kurgancha Kala fortress
    • Explore Nomad Necropolis
    • Ustyurt Plateau journey

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Aral Sea
    • Short hike around Aral Sea shores
    Landmarks
    Kurgancha Kala
    Ustyurt Plateau
    Nomad Necropolis
    Aral Sea
  4. Day 3

    Aral Sea to Muynak to Nukus

    Aral Sea to Muynak to Nukus
    Meals
    Breakfast (At the camp), Lunch (At a local guesthouse), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Return journey to Muynak
    • Massagete stone cemeteries
    • Aralkum Desert crossing
    • Stop at Kubla Ustyurt
    • Traditional camel milk tasting
    • Visit Ship Graveyard
    • Muynak Local History Museum
    • Mizdakhan Memorial Complex
    • Gyaur Kala fortress visit
    Landmarks
    Massagete stone cemeteries
    Aralkum Desert
    Kubla Ustyurt
    Ship Graveyard
    Muynak Local History Museum
    Mizdakhan Memorial Complex
    Gyaur Kala
  5. Day 4

    Nukus to Khiva (via Ayaz Kala and Toprak Kala)

    Nukus to Khiva (via Ayaz Kala and Toprak Kala)
    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel restaurant), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation

    Included Activities

    • Visit Savitsky Museum of Fine Arts
    • Explore Ayaz Kala fortresses
    • Visit Toprak Kala fortress
    Landmarks
    Savitsky Museum of Fine Arts
    Ayaz Kala
    Toprak Kala
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  6. Day 5

    Buston to Khiva

    Buston to Khiva
    End point
    Хива, Xorazm, Uzbekistan (Khiva )
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (At a typical restaurant in the old city), Dinner (At a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Itchan-Kala walled city
    • Visit Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa
    • Visit Kalta Minaret
    • Explore Kukhna Ark Fortress
    • Visit Juma Mosque
    • Visit Throne Hall
    • Visit Chancery
    • Visit Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasa
    • Explore Tash Khauli (Stone Palace)
    • Visit Allakuli Khan Madrasa and Caravanserai
    • Visit Friday Mosque
    • Visit Islam Khodja Madrasa
    • Visit Pakhlavon Makhmoud Mausoleum
    • Visit Sayid Alaouddin Mausoleum
    • Woodcarving workshop visit
    Landmarks
    Itchan-Kala
    Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa
    Kalta Minaret
    Kukhna Ark Fortress
    Juma Mosque
    Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasa
    Tash Khauli
    Allakuli Khan Madrasa
    Allakuli Khan Caravanserai
    Friday Mosque
    Islam Khodja Madrasa
    Pakhlavon Makhmoud Mausoleum
    Sayid Alaouddin Mausoleum

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