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Comment on Aral Odyssey by Milovan

Milovan — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:53:35 +0000

In March 2024, my wife, 2 boys (5 and 7) and I took a 2-day Aral Odyssey Tour. Our guide Fariza and driver Nurzhan were exceptional, and all our meal and overnight hosts were very hospitable. The journey included seeing and experiencing a variety of natural phenomena, walking barefoot on sand dunes, soaking in thermal fountains, walking on seabed, climbing rusty shipwrecks, cuddling newborn camels, playing soccer with local kids, … tasting for the first time camel meat and camel-milk butter, and a very tasty fresh local fish … visiting local museum of Aral Sea and a newly opened Geopark office were pleasant gems to learn more about recent and geological history of the regions. In summary, 2-days, hundreds of photos, and life-long memories!

Comment on Aral Oasis by Владимир

Владимир — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:22:04 +0000

Находясь в интересном, информативном туре по Казахстану, перед посещением Байконура, заехали в г. Аральск. Мрачные впечатления об исчезающем море и экологической катастрофе, скрасил замечательный человек, экскурсовод Едиге! Кроме высоких человеческих качеств внимания и доброты, Он показал нам серьёзный уровень знаний региона и научной информации! Мы через засыпанное песком село Акеспе, приехали к целебному горячему источнику минеральной воды, проехали по производящему жуткие ощущения морскому дну и посетили красивейший каньон Кара-Сандык! Сделанные там фотографии, позволят сохранить неигладимые впечатления на всю жизнь! Поездка оказалась интересной и достаточно познавательной!

Comment on Aral Oasis by Klaus from Germany

Klaus from Germany — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:20:02 +0000

The tour was made with a new and good car, my driver guide was very kind and friendly and has had a very good knowledge about the history of that area. The landscape is beautifull, especially the mountain area. We saw a lot of horses and camels, as well as one fox. The offered Lunch in a guesthouse was very tasteful.

I can highly recommend that daytrip.

Comment on Aral Odyssey by Konontsev Andrii

Konontsev Andrii — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:36:29 +0000

In September 2024, I was fortunate to go on a photo expedition through the fascinating region of the Aral Sea.
I visited places such as Tastubek, Akespe, and Akbasty — villages with an incredible atmosphere and people whose way of life is truly inspiring.

I would like to express my deep gratitude to our guide, Yedige — a true professional, a knowledgeable and attentive guide, and simply a wonderful person. Thanks to his help and in-depth knowledge of the area, I was able to capture rare and authentic moments of everyday life around the Aral Sea, visit remote locations, and gain a deeper understanding of the local culture.

I was particularly impressed by Yedige’s individual approach — any challenge that came up during the shoot was quickly and efficiently resolved. Because of this, I was not only able to create a rich photo archive, but also experience the region’s traditions, cuisine, and way of life.

The trip was so exciting and inspiring that I returned in January 2025 for a second round of shooting — this time in winter. The Aral Sea in winter is completely different: severe, captivating, and magical in its own way. It’s a special season that reveals the region from a new perspective.

Who knows — maybe it wasn’t my last expedition to this unique land. 🙂

Sincerely,
Andrii K.
Photographer / Traveler