3-Day Small Group Jeep Adventure Tour to Aral Sea & Usturt Plateau in Nukus
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About the Activity
The destruction of the Aral Sea has rendered Karakalpakstan one of Uzbekistan’s most depressed regions. During this tour, you will see all main attractions outside of the Nukus, Aral Sea shore, Usturt plateau, Muynak Ship Graveyard, Natural Reserve around Sudochye Lake, and Mizdakhan Necropolis. If you’re attracted to desolation, you’ll love the Republic of Karakalpakstan.3 days
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Lunch. x 3
Air-conditioned vehicle, 4x4 Jeeps Toyota Prado (4 seats + luggage)
Food and drink : Dinner. x 2
Food and drink : Breakfast. x 2
Accommodation in Yurt Camp with tourist registration
Accommodation in Nukus
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Locations in the itinerary
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Nukus
Nukus, UzbekistanAfter breakfast in your hotel in Nukus, you will meet by our guide in hotel lobby and will start your journey to the actual shoreline of the drying Aral Sea (~450 km, 7H00M).
En route you will pass by Khojeli and Kungrad districts, which were the trading centers during Silk Road period. Will pass Soda Plant and Gas Chemical Plant.
The first stop at your jeep journey will be the Barsakelmes, the huge natural saltpit, where the soda plant takes it’s main resource. 3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
After, you will head up to Sudochye Lake and visit abandoned Light House hill. The rich fauna of this lake and its shores is famous far beyond Karakalpakstan. This lake is a key stop on the long way of various migrating birds, some of them are pink flamingoes, white swans, geese, and ducks.
Then, you will visit the abandoned settlement of Russian and Polish victims of Stalin’s repression regime. Here you could see ruins of the hospital, cane houses, and old Fish Factory.
Later, you will continue to drive to the Aral Seashore. Upon arrival check-in to the yurt camp and rest.
Here, far away from the civilization and big cities light pollution you could freely observe the dark sky with myriads of stars, end even Milky Way could be visible sometimes.
Breakfast: hotel (not included)
Lunch: local café on route (included)
Dinner: picnic/camp style meals in Yurt Camp (included)
Overnight in the Yurts (up to 5 pax per yurt).
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Accommodation
- Overnight in the Yurts (up to 5 pax per yurt).
Meals
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- The guide will wait for you at the hotel lobby or arrivals area in the airport (depending on your selected meeting point), holding a paper with the traveler's name.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour required long off-road transportation, stay in yurt camp and outdoor walking tours. Please be ready to wear comfy clothes and shoes (up to the seasonal weather conditions). We do not provide rent or sale of hiking/treking clothes or equipment. Please note, during summer this area is quite hot at a day time, in autumn and winter the weather could be quite cold and windy.
- Please make sure you have all personal medical and care amenities you will need for the time of the tour. No drug stores or extra medical care available during the route. Medical insurance is not included.
- In case of food restrictions or allergies, please contact us in advance, so we will be able to prepare lunchboxes and meals for you as per your instructions.
- Small pets are allowed, but please let us know in advance that you have one, so we will prepare our cars properly.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Special cancellation policy.- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 3 day before activity starts in Asia/Samarkand time to receive 100% refund.
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