Nukus and Moynaq
The Savitsky Museum and the ship cemetery of the Aral Sea.
What to see in Nukus and Moynaq
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The ship cemetery
Rusting fishing boats on the old seabed in Moynaq.
Also worth seeing
- The Savitsky Museum — A world-famous collection of Russian avant-garde and Karakalpak art.
- Mizdakhan — An ancient hilltop necropolis near Nukus.
Tours in Nukus and Moynaq
No ready-made tours here yet
Tell us your dates and what you’d like to see — we’ll plan the day with a guide in your language and a car.
Good to know
Long drives
Moynaq is about three hours from Nukus each way — start early.
The sea today
The water is now far from Moynaq; reaching the shore is a separate two-day 4×4 trip.
Desert sun
Bring water, a hat and sun cream — there is little shade.
Plan your days in Nukus and Moynaq
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