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A road sign with 'MOYNAD' and a logo, a car on the road, and a sunset sky. 1
A yurt settlement with a central building and a watchtower. 2
A lighthouse with a person standing on the balcony. 3
An aerial view of a historic town with numerous domed buildings and a central road. 4
A historical site with ancient ruins and stone structures. 5

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore the Aral Sea Desert
    • Visit the Ship Cemetery in Muynak
    • Discover the historic Mizdakhan Complex
    • Explore exhibits at the Aral Sea Museum

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Included:
  • Inclusions
    Round trip A/C vehicle.
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Exclusions
    Not included:
  • Exclusions
    Guide (by request)
  • Exclusions
    Lunch at a local house in Muynak, where there are no restaurants, or at a restaurant along the way; we can book lunch at the traveler’s request
  • Exclusions
    Entrance to Aral Sea Museum
  • Exclusions
    Other and personal expenses which are not specified in programme

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • The “Great Sea” and its catastrophe. You will witness a place known as the ‘Cemetery of Ships’ for good reason.
    Route: Khiva - Nukus - Mizdakhan complex – Kungrad – Muynak (lunch) - Ship Cemetery - Nukus – Khiva
    Departure from Khiva (Main Gates - Ata Darwaza).
    Duration: ±8.30 h drive with stops to Muynak (370 km).
    Description:

    • Chilpik Fortress: One of the rare monuments of Central Asia that has been preserved from the pre-Arab period. One of the only monuments where Zoroastrians performed their funeral rites leaving the bodies of the dead here.
    • Mizdakhan Complex: Known as the City of the Dead, this site is home to many mausoleums. In addition, many traditions from the pre-Islamic period can still be seen here.
    • Muynak: A national cuisine lunch with a Karakalpak family can be booked on request. In this city, you can briefly experience local life and meet former fishermen.
    • Ships Cemetery: Muynak was once one of the most popular and important cities in Uzbekistan. It is now known by the sadder name ‘Cemetery of Ships,’ a striking example of the consequences of human influence on nature.
    • Aral Sea Museum: A place where you can get a full picture of the fauna and flora of the former sea.
      Departure from Muynak to Khiva (or to Nukus, or to Urgench hotel / airport / railway station)

Location

Activity location

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    • Khiva
    • Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Khiva
    • Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan