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Route order can change due to weather, road conditions, and operational logistics. </small> </p> <!-- ========================= TRUST DOCS ========================= --> <section id="t-documents" class="discover-box"> <h2>Registration and license</h2> <p class="mb-4"> Official company documents are available below. Travellers can open both files in full size before booking. </p> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="doc-card"> <a href="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/oHF5U.webp" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/oHF5U.webp" alt="Company registration document" class="doc-thumb" loading="lazy" decoding="async" > </a> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold">Company registration</h3> <p class="small text-muted mb-3">Official registration document.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-secondary btn-sm" href="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/oHF5U.webp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Open full image</a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="doc-card"> <a href="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/Wi2Hb.webp" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/Wi2Hb.webp" alt="Tour operator license document" class="doc-thumb" loading="lazy" decoding="async" > </a> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold">Tour operator license</h3> 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<strong>$480</strong> per person</li> <li><strong>Entrance tickets:</strong> <strong>$15 per person</strong>, paid separately</li> <li><strong>Optional:</strong> full-route escort tour leader <strong>$250 per group</strong></li> </ul> </section> <!-- ========================= WHY THIS ROUTE ========================= --> <section class="discover-box" id="t-why"> <h2>Why this route works</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="faq-item h-100"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold mb-2">One-way logistics</h3> <p class="mb-0">Start in Nukus and finish in Urgench with less backtracking than a return route.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="faq-item h-100"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold mb-2">Real expedition segment</h3> <p class="mb-0">You spend a night by the Aral Sea instead of doing only a short photo stop.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="faq-item h-100"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold mb-2">Stronger cultural depth</h3> <p class="mb-0">Savitsky Museum, Muynak, Mizdakhan, desert fortresses, and Khiva UNESCO are combined in one route.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="faq-item h-100"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold mb-2">Better travel flow</h3> <p class="mb-0">The route works well for travellers who want Karakalpakstan first and Khiva as a strong final heritage section.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <!-- ========================= NAV ========================= --> <nav class="tour-nav" id="tour-navbar" aria-label="Tour navigation"> <div class="d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between flex-wrap"> <strong class="d-none d-md-inline mr-2">On this page:</strong> <div class="tour-nav__links d-none d-lg-flex flex-wrap"> <a href="#t-overview" class="nav-item-link">Overview</a> <a href="#t-documents" class="nav-item-link">Docs</a> <a href="#t-itinerary" class="nav-item-link">Program</a> <a href="#t-highlights" class="nav-item-link">Highlights</a> <a href="#t-hotels" 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========================= --> <section id="t-itinerary"> <h2>Tour program — 5 days</h2> <p> Useful travel references: <a href="/en/nukus">Nukus guide</a> · <a href="/en/aral">Aral Sea guide</a> · <a href="/en/khiva">Khiva guide</a> · <a href="/en/urgench">Urgench guide</a> </p> <div class="day-card"> <div class="day-card__head"> <span class="day-badge">Day 1</span> <div> <h3 class="day-title">Arrive in Nukus → Savitsky Museum → hotel check-in</h3> <p class="mini-note"><strong>Approx. timing:</strong> airport meet based on arrival · museum visit 11:00–14:00 · check-in 15:00–16:00</p> </div> </div> <p> Meet at <strong>Nukus Airport</strong> and transfer to the <strong>Igor Savitsky Museum</strong>, one of the region’s most important museums and a strong cultural introduction to Karakalpakstan. </p> <p class="mb-0"> After the museum visit, transfer to the hotel in <strong>Nukus</strong> for rest and preparation for the expedition day. </p> </div> <div class="day-card"> <div class="day-card__head"> <span class="day-badge">Day 2</span> <div> <h3 class="day-title">Nukus → Lake Sudochye → Urga → Ustyurt Plateau → Aral Sea coast</h3> <p class="mini-note"><strong>Approx. timing:</strong> breakfast 07:30–08:30 · depart 09:00 · arrival to camp 18:00–20:00</p> </div> </div> <p> After breakfast, start the <strong>4×4 expedition</strong> toward the Aral Sea region. This is the longest driving day with mixed road surfaces and remote desert sections. </p> <p> Key stops include <strong>Lake Sudochye</strong>, the abandoned settlement of <strong>Urga</strong>, and viewpoints on the <strong>Ustyurt Plateau</strong>. </p> <p class="mb-0"> By evening, arrive at the <strong>Aral Sea coast</strong> and stay overnight in a <strong>yurt camp</strong>. Dinner is served at camp. </p> </div> <div class="day-card"> <div class="day-card__head"> <span class="day-badge">Day 3</span> <div> <h3 class="day-title">Aral Sea → Muynak ship cemetery → Mizdakhan → desert fortresses → Khiva</h3> <p class="mini-note"><strong>Approx. timing:</strong> breakfast 07:30–08:30 · depart 09:00 · arrive Khiva 18:00–21:00</p> </div> </div> <p> After breakfast, leave the coast and drive toward <strong>Muynak</strong> to visit the <strong>ship cemetery</strong>, one of the best-known landmarks of the Aral Sea region. </p> <p> Continue to <strong>Mizdakhan</strong> and then toward <strong>Khiva</strong>. Selected fortress stops such as <strong>Kyzyl-Kala</strong>, <strong>Toprak-Kala</strong>, and <strong>Ayaz-Kala</strong> can be included depending on route timing and road conditions. </p> <p class="mb-0"> Arrive in <strong>Khiva</strong> and check in to the hotel. </p> </div> <div class="day-card"> <div class="day-card__head"> <span class="day-badge">Day 4</span> <div> <h3 class="day-title">Khiva UNESCO walking tour + farewell dinner</h3> <p class="mini-note"><strong>Approx. timing:</strong> breakfast 08:00–09:00 · tour 10:00–16:00 · dinner 19:00–20:30</p> </div> </div> <p> Meet the local guide and start a full walking tour in <strong>Khiva</strong>. Typical sites include <strong>Muhammad Amin-Khan Madrasah</strong>, <strong>Kalta Minor</strong>, <strong>Kunya-Ark</strong>, <strong>Muhammad Rahim-Khan Madrasah</strong>, <strong>Islam Khoja Minaret</strong>, and <strong>Juma Mosque</strong>. </p> <p class="mb-0"> Depending on pace, the day can also include a caravanserai and <strong>Tash-Hauli Palace</strong>. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in Khiva. </p> </div> <div class="day-card"> <div class="day-card__head"> <span class="day-badge">Day 5</span> <div> <h3 class="day-title">Khiva → Urgench airport</h3> <p class="mini-note"><strong>Approx. timing:</strong> breakfast 07:30–08:30 · transfer 09:00–10:00 depending on flight time</p> </div> </div> <p class="mb-2"> Breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and transfer to <strong>Urgench airport</strong>. </p> <p class="mb-0"> Travellers who want to continue through Uzbekistan can extend the route to <strong>Bukhara</strong>, <strong>Samarkand</strong>, and <strong>Tashkent</strong>. </p> </div> </section> <!-- ========================= HIGHLIGHTS ========================= --> <section id="t-highlights" class="mb-5"> <h2 class="mb-4">Highlights of the expedition</h2> <p class="mb-4"> This route combines <strong>Karakalpakstan expedition stops</strong> and <strong>Khiva UNESCO</strong> heritage. Everything below is visible directly on the page — no modal windows and no hidden text. </p> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4 mb-3"> <div class="tour-card-custom h-100"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/oGwwM.webp" alt="Savitsky Museum in Nukus" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold">Savitsky Museum (Nukus)</h3> <p class="small text-muted mb-2">Cultural context before the expedition days. One of the most important museums in Karakalpakstan.</p> <p class="small mb-0"><a href="/en/nukus">See Nukus guide</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4 mb-3"> <div class="tour-card-custom h-100"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/Y3aYw.webp" alt="Lake Sudochye in Karakalpakstan" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold">Lake Sudochye</h3> <p class="small text-muted mb-0">Remote lake landscapes with seasonal birdlife and wide open steppe scenery on the expedition route.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4 mb-3"> <div class="tour-card-custom h-100"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/tg3hq.webp" alt="Ustyurt Plateau viewpoints" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold">Ustyurt Plateau viewpoints</h3> <p class="small text-muted mb-0">Canyon edges and dramatic desert horizons reached by 4×4.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4 mb-3"> <div class="tour-card-custom h-100"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/tours/LREeZ.webp" alt="Aral Sea coast yurt camp area" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold">Aral Sea coast yurt camp</h3> <p class="small text-muted mb-0">Overnight by the coast turns the trip into a real expedition, not only a drive-and-return photo stop.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4 mb-3"> <div class="tour-card-custom h-100"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/KJ4wo.webp" alt="Muynak ship cemetery" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold">Muynak ship cemetery</h3> <p class="small text-muted mb-0">One of the region’s strongest photo stops and a key place for Aral Sea “then and now” context.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4 mb-3"> <div class="tour-card-custom h-100"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/QMS2c.webp" alt="Mizdakhan necropolis near Nukus" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold">Mizdakhan necropolis</h3> <p class="small text-muted mb-0">Historic stop that adds deeper regional context on the route toward Khiva.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4 mb-3"> <div class="tour-card-custom h-100"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/aXonO.webp" alt="Desert fortresses in Khorezm region" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold">Desert fortresses</h3> <p class="small text-muted mb-0">Ayaz-Kala, Toprak-Kala, and Kyzyl-Kala can be added depending on timing and road conditions.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4 mb-3"> <div class="tour-card-custom h-100"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/pages/YGxPh.webp" alt="Khiva UNESCO old town Ichan Kala" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> <div class="card-body"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold">Khiva UNESCO walking tour</h3> <p class="small text-muted mb-2">Full heritage day inside one of Uzbekistan’s best-preserved historic cities.</p> <p class="small mb-0"><a href="/en/khiva">See Khiva guide</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <!-- ========================= HOTELS ========================= --> <section id="t-hotels" class="mb-5"> <h2 class="mb-4">Accommodation during the route</h2> <p class="mb-4"> Accommodation is selected for route logistics and recovery after long driving days: <strong>Nukus hotel</strong>, <strong>Aral Sea yurt camp</strong>, and <strong>Khiva hotel</strong>. All photos are visible directly on the page — no modal windows and no carousel. </p> <div class="hotel-block"> <div class="d-flex flex-wrap align-items-start justify-content-between mb-2"> <div> <h3 class="h5 font-weight-bold mb-1">Nukus hotel</h3> <p class="text-muted mb-0">1 night before the expedition day. Final hotel depends on availability.</p> </div> <div class="mt-2 mt-md-0"> <span class="badge badge-light border">City stay</span> </div> </div> <div class="hotel-gallery"> <a href="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/VLA0n.webp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="hotel-photo"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/VLA0n.webp" alt="Nukus hotel room example" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </a> <a href="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/LPich.webp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="hotel-photo"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/LPich.webp" alt="Nukus hotel interior example" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </a> </div> </div> <div class="hotel-block"> <div class="d-flex flex-wrap align-items-start justify-content-between mb-2"> <div> <h3 class="h5 font-weight-bold mb-1">Aral Sea yurt camp</h3> <p class="text-muted mb-0">1 night by the coast. Facilities are basic compared with city hotels.</p> </div> <div class="mt-2 mt-md-0"> <span class="badge badge-light border">Expedition stay</span> </div> </div> <div class="hotel-gallery"> <a href="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/r5Hlz.webp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="hotel-photo"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/r5Hlz.webp" alt="Aral Sea yurt camp exterior" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </a> <a href="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/FYVdo.webp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="hotel-photo"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/FYVdo.webp" alt="Aral Sea yurt camp interior" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </a> </div> </div> <div class="hotel-block mb-0"> <div class="d-flex flex-wrap align-items-start justify-content-between mb-2"> <div> <h3 class="h5 font-weight-bold mb-1">Khiva hotel</h3> <p class="text-muted mb-0">2 nights for the Khiva heritage part and easy transfer to Urgench airport.</p> </div> <div class="mt-2 mt-md-0"> <span class="badge badge-light border">Historic city stay</span> </div> </div> <div class="hotel-gallery"> <a href="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/twX4M.webp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="hotel-photo"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/twX4M.webp" alt="Khiva hotel room example" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </a> <a href="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/fWSDa.webp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="hotel-photo"> <img src="https://www.caj.uz/uploads/cities/fWSDa.webp" alt="Khiva hotel courtyard example" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> </a> </div> </div> </section> <!-- ========================= PRACTICAL ========================= --> <section id="t-practical" class="discover-box"> <h2>Practical information before booking</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="faq-item h-100"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold mb-2">How to reach Nukus</h3> <p class="mb-0">Most travellers connect via <strong>Tashkent</strong>. The route starts in <strong>Nukus</strong> and ends in <strong>Urgench</strong>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="faq-item h-100"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold mb-2">Road conditions</h3> <p class="mb-0">Days 2–3 include long driving hours, mixed road surfaces, and off-road sections. This is not a city-comfort itinerary.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="faq-item h-100"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold mb-2">Best season</h3> <p class="mb-0">The most comfortable seasons are usually <strong>spring</strong> and <strong>autumn</strong>. Summer can be very hot, and winter conditions can be harsher.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="faq-item h-100"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold mb-2">Yurt camp conditions</h3> <p class="mb-0">The Aral Sea yurt camp is a remote overnight stop with more basic facilities than city hotels. Comfort level is expedition-style, not resort-style.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="faq-item h-100"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold mb-2">Guide format</h3> <p class="mb-0"><strong>Local site guides in English</strong> are included as per program. A dedicated <strong>full-route escort tour leader</strong> can be added for <strong>$250 per group</strong>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 mb-3"> <div class="faq-item h-100"> <h3 class="h6 font-weight-bold mb-2">Who this route is not for</h3> <p class="mb-0">This route may not suit travellers who want <strong>hotel-only comfort</strong>, a <strong>very slow pace</strong>, or no desert/off-road driving at all.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <!-- ========================= PRICE ========================= --> <section id="t-price"> <h2>Price</h2> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table table-bordered table-striped"> <thead class="table-dark"> <tr> <th>Accommodation</th> <th>Room type</th> <th>Price per person</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>3★ hotels + yurt camp</strong></td> <td>Double / Twin</td> <td><strong>$460</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>3★ hotels + yurt camp</strong></td> <td>Single</td> <td><strong>$480</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p class="mb-2"> <strong>Valid from:</strong> <strong>2 travellers</strong><br> <strong>Additionally payable:</strong> entrance tickets to monuments and museums — <strong>$15 per person</strong><br> <strong>Optional:</strong> full-route escort tour leader — <strong>$250 per group</strong> </p> <p><small>Prices valid until: <strong>31.12.2026</strong></small></p> <div class="tour-cta"> <a class="btn btn-primary" style="background:#C62828;border:none;" href="https://www.caj.uz/en/buy/24">Book online</a> <a class="btn btn-outline-danger" href="https://wa.me/998909223073" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WhatsApp</a> </div> </section> <!-- ========================= INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED ========================= --> <section id="t-included"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 mb-4"> <div class="discover-box h-100 mb-0"> <h2>What is included</h2> <ul class="mb-0"> <li><strong>Shared accommodation</strong> (2–8 people in one yurt) at the yurt camp on the Aral Sea coast</li> <li><strong>Accommodation</strong> in hotels in Nukus and Khiva</li> <li><strong>Meals</strong> as per the program</li> <li><strong>All transfers and transportation</strong> according to the tour program, including off-road transport on the expedition section</li> <li><strong>Local site guides in English</strong> as per the tour program (German / Turkish / Russian on request)</li> <li><strong>Visa support in Uzbekistan</strong> if necessary</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 mb-4"> <div class="discover-box h-100 mb-0"> <h2>What is not included</h2> <ul class="mb-0"> <li><strong>Any airline tickets</strong> to / from Uzbekistan</li> <li><strong>Entrance tickets</strong> to monuments and museums</li> <li><strong>Travel insurance</strong></li> <li><strong>Personal expenses</strong></li> <li><strong>Visa cost</strong> if applicable</li> <li><strong>Optional full-route escort tour leader</strong> — $250 per group</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <!-- ========================= COMPARE ROUTES ========================= --> <section id="t-compare-routes" class="discover-box"> <h2>Which Aral Sea route fits you best?</h2> <p class="mb-4"> Choose the format that matches your time, logistics, and travel style. </p> <div class="table-responsive compare-table-wrap"> <table class="table table-bordered table-striped compare-table mb-0"> <thead class="table-dark"> <tr> <th scope="col">Route</th> <th scope="col">Best for</th> <th scope="col">Start / finish</th> <th scope="col">Flights</th> <th scope="col">Khiva</th> <th scope="col">Entry tickets</th> <th scope="col">Price from</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="row"> <strong>3-Day Aral Sea Tour from Tashkent</strong> </th> <td data-label="Best for">Shortest practical format from the capital</td> <td data-label="Start / finish">Tashkent → Nukus → Tashkent</td> <td data-label="Flights"> <span class="badge badge-success">Included</span> </td> <td data-label="Khiva"> <span class="badge badge-secondary">No</span> </td> <td data-label="Entry tickets">Museum in Nukus included</td> <td data-label="Price from"><strong>$428</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"> <strong>5-Day Aral Sea & Khiva Expedition</strong> </th> <td data-label="Best for">Deeper expedition + Khiva UNESCO</td> <td data-label="Start / finish">Nukus → Urgench</td> <td data-label="Flights"> <span class="badge badge-secondary">Not included</span> </td> <td data-label="Khiva"> <span class="badge badge-success">Yes</span> </td> <td data-label="Entry tickets">Not included ($15 pp)</td> <td data-label="Price from"><strong>$460</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="tour-cta"> <a class="btn btn-outline-danger" href="/en/tour/aralsea_11">See 3-day route from Tashkent</a> <a class="btn btn-primary" style="background:#C62828;border:none;" href="/en/tour/aral-sea-tour-24">See 5-day Aral Sea & Khiva expedition</a> </div> </section> <!-- ========================= GROUP OFFERS ========================= --> <section id="t-partners" class="discover-box"> <h2>Special offers for group organizers</h2> <ul class="mb-0"> <li>Get a <strong>5% discount</strong> for each new participant you bring for the same tour date.</li> <li>Organize a group of <strong>10+ travellers</strong> and get <strong>1 free spot for the group organizer</strong>.</li> </ul> </section> <!-- ========================= FAQ ========================= --> <section id="t-faq"> <h2>FAQ — 5-day Aral Sea & Khiva expedition</h2> <div class="faq-item"> <h3>Does this route include domestic flights?</h3> <p>No. Flights are not included. The route starts in <strong>Nukus</strong> and finishes in <strong>Urgench</strong>.</p> </div> <div class="faq-item"> <h3>Are entrance tickets included?</h3> <p>No. Entrance tickets to monuments and museums are paid separately: <strong>$15 per person</strong>.</p> </div> <div class="faq-item"> <h3>Why does the tour end in Urgench?</h3> <p>Because this is a one-way expedition format that adds <strong>Khiva UNESCO</strong> without unnecessary backtracking to Nukus.</p> </div> <div class="faq-item"> <h3>Is Khiva included in the 5-day route?</h3> <p>Yes. The route includes a full <strong>Khiva UNESCO</strong> walking day and overnight stay in Khiva.</p> </div> <div class="faq-item"> <h3>How difficult are the expedition days?</h3> <p>Days 2–3 include long drives, mixed road conditions, and off-road sections. This route is suitable for travellers comfortable with expedition-style travel.</p> </div> <div class="faq-item"> <h3>What are the yurt camp conditions like?</h3> <p>The yurt camp is in a remote area and has more basic facilities than city hotels. That is part of the route format.</p> </div> <div class="faq-item"> <h3>Can I continue to Bukhara or Samarkand after the tour?</h3> <p>Yes. After Khiva and Urgench, you can continue your Uzbekistan route to <strong>Bukhara</strong>, <strong>Samarkand</strong>, and <strong>Tashkent</strong>.</p> </div> <div class="faq-item"> <h3>What is the cancellation policy?</h3> <p>Full refund is available if cancelled <strong>24 hours or more</strong> before the tour starts.</p> </div> </section> <!-- ========================= BOOKING ========================= --> <section id="t-booking"> <h2>Book the expedition</h2> <p> Book online and receive confirmation after final coordination of arrival timing, hotels, and route logistics. </p> <p> <a class="btn btn-primary" style="background:#C62828;border:none;" href="https://www.caj.uz/en/buy/24">Book online</a> <a class="btn btn-outline-danger" href="https://wa.me/998909223073" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WhatsApp</a> </p> <div class="trust-box"> <p><strong>Booking and operator information</strong></p> <ul class="mb-2"> <li><strong>Operator:</strong> Central Asia Journeys</li> <li><strong>Registration:</strong> official company registration document available above</li> <li><strong>License:</strong> official tourism license available above</li> <li><strong>Route details last checked:</strong> 10 March 2026</li> <li><strong>Cancellation:</strong> full refund if cancelled 24+ hours before tour start</li> </ul> <p class="mb-0"> <strong>Contact:</strong> call <a href="tel:+998909223073">+998 90 922 30 73</a> (<a href="https://wa.me/998909223073" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration: underline;">WhatsApp</a>) or <a href="https://www.caj.uz/en/contacts" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration: underline;">write us here</a>. </p> </div> </section> <!-- ========================= USEFUL LINKS ========================= --> <section class="discover-box"> <h2>Useful pages and travel guides</h2> <ul class="mb-0"> <li><a href="/en/aral">Aral Sea guide — routes, logistics, context</a></li> <li><a href="/en/nukus">Nukus guide — museum, culture, practical tips</a></li> <li><a href="/en/khiva">Khiva guide — UNESCO old town and key sights</a></li> <li><a href="/en/urgench">Urgench — airport and transfers</a></li> <li><a href="/en/tour/aralsea_11">3-Day Aral Sea tour from Tashkent</a></li> <li><a href="/en/guide">Uzbekistan travel tips</a></li> </ul> </section> <!-- ========================= MOBILE BUY BAR ========================= --> <div class="mobile-buy-bar d-lg-none"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="col-7"> <span class="mobile-price-label">Aral Sea & Khiva Expedition</span> <div class="mobile-price-value">from $460</div> </div> <div class="col-5"> <a href="/en/buy/24" class="btn btn-danger btn-block shadow-sm font-weight-bold py-2">Book</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tour-mobile-spacer d-lg-none"></div> <!-- ========================= SCRIPTS ========================= --> <script> document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { var navSelect = document.getElementById('tourNavSelect'); if (navSelect) { navSelect.addEventListener('change', function() { var target = this.value; if (target) window.location.hash = target; }); } }); </script> <!-- ========================= FAQ JSON-LD ========================= --> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "inLanguage": "en", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does this route include domestic flights?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. Flights are not included. 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