KZN → TAS

Volga River Bend

Follow the majestic curve of Europe's longest river as it heads south towards the Caspian Sea.

Aral Sea Salt Flats

The hauntingly beautiful white salt crusts of the former Aral seabed, visible as vast shimmering plains.

North Aral Sea

The remaining deep blue waters of the Kok-Aral dam area, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding desert.

Ustyurt Plateau

High-altitude desert tablelands with dramatic cliffs and ancient geological formations visible from cruising altitude.

Tashkent Oasis

The sudden transition from desert to the lush, irrigated greenery of the Chirchiq River valley upon approach.

Kazan Kremlin

Aerial view of the historic fortress and the junction of the Volga and Kazanka rivers shortly after takeoff.

Kama River Confluence

Witness the massive intersection where the Kama River joins the Volga, creating a sprawling network of islands.

Mugodzhar Hills

The southern-most extension of the Ural Mountains appearing as low, rolling ridges in western Kazakhstan.

Kyzyl Kum Desert

Vast stretches of orange-red sand dunes and arid steppe that dominate the central part of the journey.

Syr Darya River

One of Central Asia's great rivers, visible as a thin green ribbon winding through the dry landscape near the destination.