Why Choose Aral Sea Discovery
Aral Sea Discovery is a 2-day tour from Aralsk created for travelers who want a deeper experience of the Aral Sea region. Aral Sea Discovery includes the Small Aral, Akespe village, Kokaral Dam, and Kambash Lake, offering a balanced mix of history, nature, and local life. During Aral Sea Discovery, travelers enjoy desert landscapes, water views, authentic village surroundings, and important regional landmarks. Aral Sea Discovery is perfect for visitors looking for a meaningful Aral Sea journey with iconic locations and a strong sense of place.
Explore more experiences in the region, including Aral Sea Escape and Mysteries of Barsakelmes.
Learn more about the Aral Sea region on Wikipedia.
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Expect a rich and memorable journey through changing landscapes, historic places, and authentic local surroundings. Aral Sea Discovery combines desert views, water landscapes, cultural insight, and remote photo stops, giving travelers a broader understanding of the Aral Sea region. Be prepared for road travel, open natural scenery, and an immersive 2-day experience far from standard tourist routes.
09:00 – Meeting in Aralsk. Visit to the Fishermen’s Museum in Aralsk. Learn about the history of the Aral Sea and the lives of local fishermen.
10:30 – Departure to Tastubek village.
11:30 – Arrival in Tustubek. Walk along the shore, photo and video shooting. Boat trip on the Small Aral Sea (optional).
13:00 – Lunch in a guesthouse (includes shubat tasting).
14:00 – Departure towards Akespe, following the scenic coastline of Butakov Bay.
15:30 – Stop at the foot of Chink cliffs “Qus Tumsik” and “Kara Sandyk” for photo and video shooting.
16:30 – Visit to the healing thermal spring. Walk and photography.
17:30 – Arrival in Akespe. Exploration of the abandoned village, walk through the sand dunes.
19:00 – Dinner at a guesthouse in Akespe. Evening rest, storytelling by the locals.
07:30 – Breakfast at the guesthouse.
08:30 – Departure to Aqbasty village.
10:00 – Arrival in Aqbasty village. Free time to explore the surroundings.
11:00 – Drive to the Kokaral dam.
12:00 – Arrival at Kokaral dam. Walking around. Photo and video shootings.
13:30 – Lunch at a guesthous in Karashalang village.
14:30 – Drive to Kambash lake.
15:30 – Arrival at the Kambash lake. Swimming (optional), walking.
17:00 — Return journey to Aralsk. Transfer to the hotel or train station.
