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Aral Sea & Karakalpakstan from Khiva, 4 days
KhivaDesert fortresses of KhorezmNukusMuynak & the Aral Sea
From our home in Khiva into Karakalpakstan: desert fortresses, the Savitsky Museum in Nukus, Muynak’s ship cemetery and a night on the Aral shore.
Highlights
- Toprak Kala and Ayaz Kala
- The Savitsky Museum
- Muynak ship cemetery
- Camp on the Aral Sea shore
Route map
By road
- KhivaDay 1
- Desert fortresses of KhorezmDay 1 By road → Nukus
- NukusDays 1–2, 4
- Muynak & the Aral SeaDays 2–3 By road → Nukus
Positions are exact; lines show the order of the route, not the road.
Day by day
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Day 1Khiva to Nukus via the fortresses Nukus
Leave Khiva for Toprak Kala and Ayaz Kala, then continue to Nukus.
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Day 2Savitsky Museum and Muynak Muynak
Morning at the Savitsky Museum, then north to Muynak and the ship cemetery.
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Day 3To the Aral shore Shore camp
By 4×4 across the Ustyurt plateau to camp near the remaining shore of the Aral Sea.
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Day 4Return to Nukus
Drive back to Nukus for a flight or train onward.
Hotels, transport & meals
Accommodation
Hotels are chosen to match your budget, from boutique guesthouses to the best available.
Transport
Private vehicle with driver, plus trains or flights where they save time.
Meals
Details are confirmed in your proposal.
Make it yours
Change the pace, upgrade hotels, add a night in a yurt camp or a day in the mountains. Tell us what to change and we’ll send a revised route and price.
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Questions about this tour
How does booking work?
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Can I change an itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. It can be shortened, extended, upgraded or combined with another country.
Is there any obligation when I ask for a proposal?
No. Proposals are free and you pay nothing until you decide to confirm your trip.
What is your cancellation policy?
Our cancellation terms are included with every proposal, before you pay anything.
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