Category Khorezm Desert Fortress Day Trips

Uzbekistan · KHOREZM DESERT FORTRESS DAY TRIPS

The 9 Best Khorezm Desert Fortress Day Trips

9 reviewed

Ayaz-Kala, Toprak-Kala and Kyzyl-Kala are two thousand years old, built of mud, and standing alone in the Kyzylkum with nobody selling tickets. Getting there needs a driver. Below are the runs out of Khiva compared: how many fortresses each one reaches, whether a yurt-camp lunch is included, and what the road is like.

Transfer: Bukhara – Khiva via Ancient Fortresses

Transfer: Bukhara - Khiva via Ancient Fortresses - The route in plain terms: from Bukhara to Khiva via fortresses

1.Transfer: Bukhara – Khiva via Ancient Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 9 hours · from $160Our pick

A 9-hour private ride from Bukhara to Khiva that turns your transfer into a fortress-hopping history day in the Khorezm oasis.

“It was a great idea to add this to our Uzbekistan trip because we included a wonderful experience to a transfer that we had to do anyway (Bukhara-Khiva). Our guide was a great guy, always smiling and ready to answer our questions. The fortresses were a great surprise, the setting and atmosphere is really magical, you feel like in another planet.”

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Daytrip From Khiva To Ancient Fortresses

Daytrip From Khiva To Ancient Fortresses - Getting from Khiva or Urgench to Karakalpakstan: A/C comfort and road reality

2.Daytrip From Khiva To Ancient Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 60 reviews · 6 hours · from $98

A private 6-hour trip from Khiva to Ayaz-Kala, Toprak-Kala, and Kyzyl-Kala, with a safe driver, A/C ride, and desert fortress views.

“The tour provides a very good opportunity to discover an otherwise not very easily accessible part of Uzbekistan! The impressive fortresses make a very good half-day trip from Xhiva or Urgench. The driver was friendly and professional, managed the bumpy Karakalpak roads very well and provided cool drinks and a snack. Thank you very much!”

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Guided Tour To Old Fortresses

Guided Tour To Old Fortresses - Getting there: about 100 km of Khiva desert driving

3.Guided Tour To Old Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $88Top rated

Private Khiva day trip to three desert fortresses with an English-speaking driver-guide, photo stops, and included entrances for $88.

“Sukhrab was an excellent guide. We were picked up at our hotel right on time. We were provided with plenty of water. The tour lasted about 7 hours. There was a lot of driving but that gave us a chance to talk about all things Uzbek. The fortresses were quite interesting and Sukhrab’s history seemed quite in depth. All in all, we enjoyed the tour very much.”

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Private Daytrip to 7 Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm

Private Daytrip to 7 Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm - Price and Value: $199 for Up to 3, So Do the Math

4.Private Daytrip to 7 Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $199

A private sedan daytrip from Khiva to 7 Khorezm fortresses, with audio guides, free and paid site entries, and Akchakul lake fish.

“We booked a private tour to see all of the Kalas. The tour was good. We ended up with another group travelling in a separate car but with the same guide. This wasn't really what we booked and meant we didnt have the amount of time Read more”

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Tranfer Khiva – Bukhara via Ancient Fortresses

Tranfer Khiva - Bukhara via Ancient Fortresses - Meeting point in Khiva: Ata darwaza, Ichan Kala, and easy pickup

Daytrip from Khiva to Five Ancient Fortresses

Daytrip from Khiva to Five Ancient Fortresses - Price and time: what 7 hours buys you

6.Daytrip from Khiva to Five Ancient Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Private 7-hour A/C day trip from Khiva to five Khorezm fortresses in Karakalpakstan, with sunset walks and on-site entry fees.

“Driver was good, be advised he just drives you. Gave some information but english was very limited. I would say only 2 of these 5 are worth seeing. The others are basically not recognizable as anything. You will have to pay 20000 som 3 times for the sites. Maybe one wasn't legit, I'm not sure. Overall a good day trip to see things outside of khiva.”

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Private Bukhara-Khiva Transfer via Ancient Fortresses

Private Bukhara-Khiva Transfer via Ancient Fortresses - The ancient fortresses route, and how to make sure you actually stop

7.Private Bukhara-Khiva Transfer via Ancient Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $79

Private Bukhara to Khiva transfer with hotel pickup, air-conditioned comfort, bottled water, and a route that may include ancient fortresses.

“We had a really good experience with our driver. He didn't speak English, but with the help of some basic Russian from someone in the group and modern technology (and good old talking with hands), we could solve all questions. Driver waRead more”

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Private Transfer & Photo‑Stops: Ayaz‑Kala & Toprak‑Kala”

Private Transfer & Photo‑Stops: Ayaz‑Kala & Toprak‑Kala” - Where you go: Ancient Khorezm fortresses near Khiva and Urgench

8.Private Transfer & Photo‑Stops: Ayaz‑Kala & Toprak‑Kala”

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Private 6-hour transfer for photo stops at Ayaz Kala and Tuprak Kala in Karakalpakstan, with a punctual Uzbek driver and water.

“The transfer was smooth. Communications prior to transfer via WhatsApp is clear. And the pick-up is punctual. The driver is very friendly and helpful with the help of GoogleTranslate to communicate. Recommended!”

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Ayaz Kala & Toprak Kala private fortress daytrip from Khiva

Ayaz Kala & Toprak Kala private fortress daytrip from Khiva - Price, Timing, and How the Private Format Works for You