Private Tour
Daytrip From Khiva to Aral Sea Cemetery Of Ships . All In One
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12 hours
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Unforgettable day trip from Khiva to the Aral Sea, where breathtaking landscapes and historical wonders await. This unique journey takes you to the haunting Cemetery of Ships, a stark reminder of the once-thriving Aral Sea, now transformed into a desert with stranded vessels as its silent witnesses.
On the way, explore the Chilpik Dakhma Fortress, an ancient Zoroastrian fortress perched on a hill. Known as the "Tower of Silence," it offers panoramic views of the surrounding desert and provides a glimpse into Central Asia’s ancient spiritual practices.
Continue your adventure to the fascinating Mizdakhan Necropolis, a sprawling complex of mausoleums, ancient tombs, and legends. This sacred site blends Islamic and pre-Islamic traditions,
This day trip combines history, culture, and nature for an enriching adventure. Book now and let us take you on an extraordinary journey through time and the striking landscapes of Uzbekistan.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Optional Lunch not included
Aral sea museum
guide not included
Chilpik fortress
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Chilpik Dakhma Fortress, an ancient Zoroastrian fortress perched on a hill. Known as the (Tower of Silence) it offers panoramic views of the surrounding desert and provides a glimpse into Central Asia’s ancient spiritual practices.
Ships Cemetery
Aral Sea Cemetery of ships , where breathtaking landscapes and historical wonders await. This unique journey takes you to the haunting Cemetery of Ships, a stark reminder of the once-thriving Aral Sea, now transformed into a desert with stranded vessels as its silent witnesses.
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Daytrip From Khiva to Aral Sea Cemetery Of Ships . All In One
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Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very efficient way to...
Veronica G,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very efficient way to visit the ship cementery of Moynaq in one day from Khiva, and also to learn about Uzbekistan‘s history and culture
Aral sea daytrip and Chilpik fortress Mizdakhan all in one
Fearless11184729649,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we start from Khiva and it taked 13 hours . it is long trip but very good daytrip. cemetery of ships and Chilpik fortress are beautiful. we recomend
From city to outside . The best experience
jounyob,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly i recomend that who wants to travel outside city this is for you. Long trip but super . Driver is very professional . Mizdakhan and Chilpik fortress very old and beautiful .
Too expensive
tamara9476,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00It should be noted that the excursion is not a group excursion but private with a driver (important to know for single women) and this is not specified. The price is high for the excursion. Admittedly Moynaq is far from Khiva but knowing that nothing is included in the price either for admission or lunch, the price remains very high. The tour is worth 120th step. I asked the driver to eat before heading back. He took me to a restaurant whose prices are high for the country (kebab has 12th while the average meal is 5/7th drink included). Plus I paid for the two of us, me + the driver. Considering the price of the tour, I think it's being abused. Especially since guides or drivers never eat with tourists in any other country. Maybe you should consider making a gesture (refund) or include at least one snack and lunch in the price!
Beautiful excursion
AnatoleB22,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience thanks to our driver Sasha, everything was perfect! The day went according to plan, respecting schedules and conviviality was on the program
Long, but great day! 😊
484pattil,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great day with Islam! He texted me a few days prior the trip to check if there are any questions and to confirm the trip. This gave me already a good feeling that I booked a trustful company. He picked me up at 6am at my hotel in Khiva and was there already prior that time, that was great! On the way to Mo'ynaq we stopped for 20min at a huge and impressive cemetery. Great to see. Then we continued our, in total about 6hour (400km) drive to Moy'nak. We went for lunch in a good restaurant (not a tourist -spot) in Mo'ynaq and from there it was just 5mins to the Shipwrecks cemetery. Since it's off-season now only the maximum of 2 other tourists were at the cemetery -which was incredible! Islam dropped me off there for one and a half hour, which was a perfect time to explore the area and Shipwrecks and to take enough pictures. After that we met at the museum. The film was great. From there we started our way back to Khiva. Around Nukus we stopped at a "fortress" and the view here is incredible. You can definitely feel that there is something special about that place! We arrived in Khiva at around 8:15pm. The drive is looong but the roads are good. Just one part is s bit bumpy. Islam is a really good and carefully driver. And he can tell you a lot about Uzbekistan, the culture, traffic and the different regions. I learned a lot! 😊 And his English is really really good. It was a long day but definitely worth it! So definitely a recommendation here! Tipps: bring some water and snacks with you but there a several stops where you can buy cold drinks and snacks. Bring appropriate (respectful) clothes with you for the cemetery. For the Shipwrecks and the fortress bring Sneakers with you, but no need for hiking boots.
Nice Daytrip all in one
Inspire42394000575,
Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daytrip was great !!! we recomend to go. around 25 km road is bumpy. in Miynak lunch was perfect . Chilpik Dakhma also big one tower
Long way to see a Sea!
Seaside32430338562,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00A 12 hour roundtrip to see the sea! Interesting from a historical perspective but not really worth the bumpy and tiring journey. Driver was great.
A great day trip
Peter M,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Excellent tour - not only did the tour include Moynak (once on the shore Aral Sea), but also the necropolis and fortress, both near Nukus. Beg was an excellent driver, who covered almost 900 km of driving in a day
Long day. Morat great driver.
Kirby H,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Morat was my driver. He really kept the day moving and was a very pleasant person with whom to spend a day in the car. Morat 👍! It is a LOT of driving time but worth it if you really want to see and understand the environmental disaster of the Aral Sea.
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