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Khiva: Private 1-Day Tour of 3 Khorezm Fortresses & Akchakul Lake
Urgench
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Dear Guests! Welcome to Uzbekistan, the golden heart of the ancient Silk Road! You are about to step into a living fairy tale filled with towering turquoise domes, majestic mud-brick fortresses, and centuries of vibrant history. Whether you are wandering through the labyrinth alleys of ancient Khiva, we hope every moment of your journey is filled with wonder.
We are always happy to share the following experiences and emotions with you, not just providing a driver and a car:
- Authentic Yurt Hospitality (experience hand-woven nomad yurts) - Desert Culinary Delights (lunches prepared by desert hosts) - Camel riding (unique Two-humped Bactrian camel) - The Sensation of time travel, the deafe...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
1L per person
Fresh, local melon and watermelon tastings along the way (seasonal).
Informative printed materials and brochures about the historic sites.
Hands-on cotton picking experience in local fields (seasonal)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional local drivers with basic English & Russian language skills.
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Flexible photo stops at any scenic point along the route.
Each Fortress cost 20,000 Sums for each visitor
A personal tour guide, English & Russian only, $100 (optional)
Lunch (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Return
Khiva: Private 1-Day Tour of 3 Khorezm Fortresses & Akchakul Lake
Urgench
About
Dear Guests! Welcome to Uzbekistan, the golden heart of the ancient Silk Road! You are about to step into a living fairy tale filled with towering turquoise domes, majestic mud-brick fortresses, and centuries of vibrant history. Whether you are wandering through the labyrinth alleys of ancient Khiva, we hope every moment of your journey is filled with wonder.
We are always happy to share the following experiences and emotions with you, not just providing a driver and a car:
- Authentic Yurt Hospitality (experience hand-woven nomad yurts) - Desert Culinary Delights (lunches prepared by desert hosts) - Camel riding (unique Two-humped Bactrian camel) - The Sensation of time travel, the deafe...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
1L per person
Fresh, local melon and watermelon tastings along the way (seasonal).
Informative printed materials and brochures about the historic sites.
Hands-on cotton picking experience in local fields (seasonal)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional local drivers with basic English & Russian language skills.
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Flexible photo stops at any scenic point along the route.
Each Fortress cost 20,000 Sums for each visitor
A personal tour guide, English & Russian only, $100 (optional)
Lunch (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Return
Itinerary
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We can also start the daytrip here
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Kyzyl Kala
Kizil Kala means red Fortress. It is a compact and highly photogenic ancient military outpost located in the Ellik-Kala oasis of Karakalpakstan. Originally built between the 1st and 4th centuries AD to protect the nearby royal capital of Toprak Kala, it stands as a unique testament to the military architecture of ancient Khorezm.
Please take your time and guide yourself to visit the Fortress, climb & walk on it and enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the fortress.
You can get more interesting historical information on the Printed Brochure provided by your driver.
30 minutes
3
Fortress Toprak Kala
Toprak-Kala means Earth Fortress. It is a 2,000-year-old fortified palace complex that served as the capital and royal residence of the ancient Khorezm Kings from the 1st to the 4th centuries CE.
Please take your time and guide yourself to visit the Fortress, climb & walk on it and enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the fortress.
You can get more interesting historical information on the Printed Brochure provided by your driver.
30 minutes
4
Aqchako‘l
Akchakul Lake is a natural Lake located in the Karakalpakstan region where visitors can enjoy freshwater swimming, jet skiing, take a sand bath, wildlife birdwatching, eat and drink in the local restaurant/Caffes and overnight stays in beachfront desert yurt camps. The This unique body of water sits right alongside the region's ancient ruins, making it the perfect relaxation stop during the daytrip.
30 minutes
5
Qavatqaʼla mfi
Kavat-Kala is a vast archaeological oasis complex dating from the 12th to the early 13th centuries CE, famous for its exceptionally well-preserved medieval agricultural grid, canals, and ruins.
Please take your time and guide yourself to visit the Fortress, climb & walk on it.
You can get more interesting historical information on the Printed Brochure provided by your driver.
20 minutes
6
Ayaz-Kala
Ayaz Kala is the one of the most spectacular fortresses in the area. There are in fact, not one but three fortresses clustered together on and around a prominent hill at the Eastern end of the Sultan-Uiz-dahg range. The fortress provided defense against nomad raids. A gravel road leads up to a small cluster of Yurts, a tourist rest center overlooking a shallow but picturesque lake. The Fort dates to medieval times. It was probable founded in the Afrighid period, sometime around the 7th to 8th Centuries CE…
Please take your time and guide yourself to visit the Fortress, climb & walk on it and enjoy the panoramic view from the top of the fortress.
You can get more interesting historical information on the Printed Brochure provided by your driver.
