Uzbekistan · ARAL SEA & MUYNAK EXPEDITIONS
Getting to the ship cemetery means two days of unsurfaced desert in a shared 4WD, and no version of this is a half-day. The 15 below compare vehicle, sleeping arrangements and whether the Ustyurt plateau is included.
Review of a private Khiva to Muynak day trip with the Aral Sea ship cemetery, Chilpik Dakhma, Mizdakhan, and museum.
“It was a beautiful trip: it was interesting to see the different sites and also to know some insight of story of the regione. The driver was very kind and he told us about the life of Uzbekistan people as well as their history.”
Visit Muynak’s ship cemetery, Mizdakhan necropolis, and Aral Sea Museum on a private day trip from Nukus with transport included.
“Fajna wycieczka. Bardzo sympatyczny kierowca. Zjedliśmy razem dobry lunch. I chociaż droga była bardzo wyboista czas upłynął nam szybko w miłej atmosferze.”
Review of a two-day private Aral Sea tour from Khiva, with Muynak, Savitsky Museum, Chilpik Kala, yurts, and long desert drives.
“Olimjon was our guide in Chiva and it was wonderful. We really enjoy the tour with him around Chiva's monuments. With his agency we took 2days trip to Aral sea with amazing night in yurta. He also checked us via message if everything was Read more”
Travel from Khiva to Muynak’s ship cemetery, Mizdakhan, Chilpik, and the Aral Sea Museum on a long but unforgettable private tour.
“Taxi driver arrived punctually at hotel in Khiva. We had no shared language so google translate used on both sides as the driver did not appear briefed over the activity we had booked and the two places on our itinerary before Muynak. Took us to both places but spent some time on the phone. Coming out the massive mausoleum complex we were surprised to find a completely different guide driving the same car who tried to persuade us not to go to Muynak because the road was too bad and at one point we were doubtful that we would ever get there. He did take us and was an extremely…”
Travel from Khiva to the Aral Sea with Muynak’s ship cemetery, desert forts, Mizdakhan, and a starry night in a Karakalpak yurt.
“IT: esperienza da 10/10 vale tutto il tempo e il costo impiegato. Uno dei luoghi più belli del mondo. Islom è una guida fantastica, inglese perfetto, spiegazioni e comunicazione eccellente, consigliato sotto ogni aspetto. EN: A 10/10 experience, worth every penny and expense. One of the most beautiful places in the world. Islom is a fantastic guide, with perfect English, excellent explanations and communication, highly recommended.”
Khiva to the Aral Sea ship cemetery in one long private day, with Chilpik Qala, Mizdakhan Necropolis, and Muynak Museum.
“This was a great trip. Islom is a super nice guy, a very good driver, speaks English well, and knows what he's doing with this tour. The necropolis stop was a nice surprise, and we adapted the trip to skip the watch tower after I spent more time at the ship graveyard. I highly recommend Islom for any tour or transfer.”
Travel from Khiva to Nukus for the Savitsky Museum, Mizdakhan Necropolis, and Chilpik Tower of Silence in a private 8-hour day trip.
“The monuments were very interesting, especially the sky burial. Be prepared for an V amazing flight if steps and a bit of a scramble at the top. Toilets available too. Mizdakhan was big and overwhelming in its spread. The art gallery was an amazing spread of Soviet art with some textiles.”
Review of the 2-day Aral Sea tour from Nukus, with the Ship Cemetery, Ustyurt Plateau, yurt camp, meals, costs, and practical tips.
“Pierwszy lunch nie był zbyt duży szczególnie kiedy odbiór jest z lotniska i nie ma czasu zjesc. Kierowca mogłby tez poinformowac na wstepie jaki jest plan wycieczki i ze zamieniamy plan pomedzy dniami. Reszta spełniła oczekiwania w 100%. Było super.”
Fly from Tashkent to Nukus for the Savitsky Museum, Mizdakhan Necropolis, and Muynak ship cemetery on a long, revealing Aral Sea day trip.
“I waited for almost an hour and no-one turned up. Tried to contact operator but no reply. Got a call @ 7:52 am to be told no tour because no return flight available. Why did they take the money and accept booking if no flights? Got a refund bRead more”
Fly from Tashkent to Nukus, visit Muynak’s ship graveyard, walk the dried Aral Sea bed, and see an environmental tragedy up close.
“Zusammenfassend haben wir eine umfangreiche, abwechslungsreiche und teils anstrengende Erfahrung mit der Tour gemacht. So sieht man an einem Tag echt viel und bekommt so einiges geboten (Kunstmuseum in Nukus, Aralsee Schiffsfriedhof/Museum, authentisches Essen bei einer usbekischen Familie, archäologischer Komplex Mizdahkan und Essen im örtlichen Kebabhaus). Dafür muss man bereit sein viel zu reisen, da man echt einige Zeit im Auto (Fahrt zum ausgetrockneten Aralsee ~3h) und Flugzeug (Flug nach/von Nukus) verbringen wird. Prinzipiell hatten wir uns erhofft mehr über den Aralsee bzw. dessen spannende Historie zu erfahren. Nichtsdestotrotz haben wir viele spannende Fakten über die Region und d...”
Travel from Khiva to Nukus and Muynak for Savitsky art, Karakalpak culture, the Aral Sea ship cemetery, and desert history.
Review of the 2-day Aral Sea tour from Nukus, with Muynak, ship cemetery, Ustyurt Plateau, yurt camp, costs, roads, and practical tips.
“L’attività è stata bellissima nel suo complesso. Però, il nostro driver/guida non parlava inglese anche se noi avremmo dovuto avere una guida inglese. Un’altra cosa da tenere in considerazione è la qualità della strada, se si ha dei problemi alla schiena sconsiglio l’attività in quanto le strade sono in pessime condizioni e durante il tragitto ci sono buche ovunque.”
Review of a 3-day private Aral Sea tour from Khiva, with Muynak, Savitsky Museum, Ustyurt, yurt camps, and ancient fortresses.
“i had excellent time to visit Aral Sea and fortresses around. Desert atmosphere, yurt stay, polite drivers made my time more interesting. Highly recommend Oxus travel for Aral Sea and fortresses around!”
Review of a two-day private Aral Sea tour from Nukus, with Moynak, the ship cemetery, Ustyurt Plateau, a yurt stay, and practical tips.
“Bellissimo tour. Esperienza molto interessante e gestita egregiamente dalla nostra guida e dal nostro autista. Tutte molto comode e spettacolare posizione.”
Reach the Aral Sea from Nukus by 4x4, with Muynak, shipwrecks, Ustyurt canyons, a yurt lunch, and Stalin-era ruins.
“The day was good and our driver and guide was excellent. However, the company that we went with had not taken on board that we were doing the one day trip. When we arrived at the Yurt camp, they expected us to stay there. We should have arrived at lunchtime, not tea time. The driver then had to do the long drive back. They did try to put us under pressure to stay but that was not possible as we were travelling the next day. I would suggest that the company carefully checks. We were given the first day of the two day trip, rather than the one day trip.…”
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