Aral Sea trip
Two trip to Aral Sea and fortresses covers the following destinations: Chilpik kala fortress, Savitsky museum, Aral Sea shore, Ustyurt Canyons,Kurgancha kala, Muynak ship cemetery, Muynak Museum, Mizdakhan Necrapolis (total: 10 destinations). Total driving of over 1`000 kilometres in two days.
- 06:00 – Departure from Khiva (Urgench or Nukus) in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- 08:00 - Visit to Chilpik fortress [1], climb the ancient Zoroastrian tower, and capture panoramic photos of Amudarya river [2]
- 09:00 - Visit to the world-famous Savitsky Museum [3], learning about avant-garde art and Karakalpak culture and traditions.
- 11:00 – departure from Nukus to Muynak
- 13:00 – lunch at a local restaurant
- 15:00 - Arrival to Muynak, transfer to 4x4 off-road vehicle and departure to the Aral Sea
- 17:00 - Visit the majestic Ustyurt Canyons [4] and ancient fishermen's tombs [5]
- 19:00 - arrival to Aral Sea shore [6], check-in to the yurt camp, overnight (it costs USD 40/night, dinner and breakfast included)
- 22:00 - Overnight at yurt camp by the Aral Sea shore.
- 06:00 – Breakfast at yurt camp, then observe the sunrise over the desert landscape, 07:00 – Depart for Kurgancha Kala [7], exploring the ancient fortress ruins of Silk Road.
- 11:00 - Return to Muynak, in-depth visit to the Muynak Ship Cemetery [8], explore the Muynak Museum of the Aral Sea [9].
- 13:00 - Lunch at local restaurant
- 14:00 – Visit to historic Mizdakhan Necropolis [10] among ancient mausoleums.
- 20:00 – Arrival at your hotel in Khiva (Nukus, or Urgench). End of tour.
- Included: audio guide materials, professional drivers and transportation (sedan + off road vehicle)
- Excluded: accommodation (Aral Sea yurt stay costs USD 40/person, includes dinner and breakfast), food, museum tickets (Savitsky museum entrance fee costs USD 7/person, Muynak museum entrance fee costs USD 3/person).
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