Khiva Muynak Ship Cemetery Tour
Description
Visit one of the most amazing places in the region and see samples of environmental disasters. This program allows you to feel the spirit of the "Great Desert" and its catastrophe. You will witness places that was named as "Cemetery of Ships".
Tour Options
Itinerary
The "Great Sea" and its catastrophe. You will witness places that are not without reason was named as "Cemetery of Ships". Route: Khiva - Nukus - Mizdakhan complex – Kungrad – Muynak (lunch) - Ship Cemetery - Nukus – Khiva Departure from Khiva (Main Gates - Ata Darwaza). Duration: ±12 h drive with stops to Muynak (370 km).
- 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: City of deaths, one of the places where formed a huge number of mausoleums, in addition many traditions of the pre Islamic period can still be seen here.
- Muynak: National cuisine lunch (extra) in Karakalpak family. We can book lunch by request of traveller. In this city you can see for few time feel local social life and everywhere meet ex fishermen.
- Ships Cemetery Once one of the most popular and important cities in Uzbekistan it is now known by a sadder name as the "Cemetery of Ships", a striking example of the consequences of human influence on nature.
- Aral Sea Museum: Place where you can get a full imagine about the fauna and flora of ex Sea.
Departure from Muynak to Khiva (or to Nukus, or to Urgench hotel / airport / railway station)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The driver provides pickup from your hotel, at the airport, or at the railway station. Please wait at the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
