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Daytrip from Khiva to Bukhara via visiting 5 Fortresses and Lake
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Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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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Don’t just take a boring, basic transfer between cities—conquer the legendary Kyzylkum Desert! Turn what is usually a long driving day into a high-octane, time-traveling safari. This premium private day trip transforms your route from Khiva to Bukhara into an adrenaline-fueled expedition through 2,000 years of history. You will leave the paved roads behind to scale the massive, wind-swept clay walls of five legendary desert fortresses and refresh your senses at a hidden, turquoise desert lake Akchakul Oasis.
The absolute ultimate overland itinerary, linking five ancient archaeological wonders and a stunning natural lake in a single, action-packed day.
Skip the restrictive train schedules a...
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
1L per person
Informative printed materials and brochures about the historic sites.
Fresh, local melon and watermelon tastings along the way (seasonal).
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.
A personal tour guide, English & Russian only, $100 (optional and must be paid on site)
Ayaz Kala Fortress (must be paid onsite)
Toprak Kala Fortress (must be paid onsite)
Kizil Kala Fortress (must be paid onsite)
Optional
Meeting Points
Departure
Islambek Hotel
Our Travel Agency located inside the Ichan Kala Touristic Complex next to the Caravan Sarai and Toshhovli Palace.
Return
Bukhara
We can end the daytrip in any of your place in Bukhara including your hotel, Train station or in the city center
Daytrip from Khiva to Bukhara via visiting 5 Fortresses and Lake
Urgench
About
Don’t just take a boring, basic transfer between cities—conquer the legendary Kyzylkum Desert! Turn what is usually a long driving day into a high-octane, time-traveling safari. This premium private day trip transforms your route from Khiva to Bukhara into an adrenaline-fueled expedition through 2,000 years of history. You will leave the paved roads behind to scale the massive, wind-swept clay walls of five legendary desert fortresses and refresh your senses at a hidden, turquoise desert lake Akchakul Oasis.
The absolute ultimate overland itinerary, linking five ancient archaeological wonders and a stunning natural lake in a single, action-packed day.
Skip the restrictive train schedules a...
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
1L per person
Informative printed materials and brochures about the historic sites.
Fresh, local melon and watermelon tastings along the way (seasonal).
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.
A personal tour guide, English & Russian only, $100 (optional and must be paid on site)
Ayaz Kala Fortress (must be paid onsite)
Toprak Kala Fortress (must be paid onsite)
Kizil Kala Fortress (must be paid onsite)
Optional
Meeting Points
Departure
Islambek Hotel
Our Travel Agency located inside the Ichan Kala Touristic Complex next to the Caravan Sarai and Toshhovli Palace.
Return
Bukhara
We can end the daytrip in any of your place in Bukhara including your hotel, Train station or in the city center
Itinerary
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Kyzyl Qala
7. Kizil Kala: The Red FortressTest the defenses of this perfectly square, heavily fortified garrison. Built as a defensive shield to protect nearby Toprak Kala, its massive, 8-meter-high clay walls still glow with a brilliant, fiery red hue under the afternoon Central Asian sun.
30 minutes
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Fortress Toprak Kala
6. Toprak Kala: The Royal Palace CityStep directly into the sandbox of ancient royalty. Wander through the sprawling complex of a 3rd-century CE capital city, exploring the footprint of the high, three-towered royal palace where legendary frescoes, royal archives, and ancient coins were unearthed.
30 minutes
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Aqchako‘l
5. Akchakul Lake: The Hidden Desert OasisEscape the midday heat at a brilliant turquoise freshwater lake surrounded by rolling desert dunes [✝]. Relax along the shore, enjoy the tranquil scenery, and savor an authentic, traditional Karakalpak lunch (featuring freshly caught local fish) at a scenic yurt camp.
30 minutes
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Qavatqaʼla mfi
3. Kavat Kala: The Oasis OutpostVenture off the well-trodden tourist paths to explore the rugged, atmospheric ruins of Kavat Kala. Dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, this site offers a raw, unrestored look at the defensive outposts that once protected the fertile agricultural lands of the empire.
20 minutes
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Ayaz-Kala
4. Ayaz Kala: The Citadel of the WindArrive at the absolute king of all Khorezm fortresses. Hike up the rolling sand dunes to this spectacular clifftop citadel, where you can look out over the vast, endless desert plains exactly as ancient sentries did millennia ago.
1 hour
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GULDURSUN
2. Guldursun Kala: The Colossal StrongholdYour fortress hopping begins at one of the largest citadels of ancient Khorezm! Marvel at the massive, imposing clay perimeter walls of Guldursun Kala, an early medieval fortress wrapped in tragic local legends of a princess who betrayed her city for love.
30 minutes
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Pustynya Kyzylkum
1. The Great Kyzylkum Desert Cruise. Depart early from your Bukhara hotel and watch the urban landscape fade into the mesmerizing expanse of the Kyzylkum (Red Sand) Desert. Cross the mighty Amu Darya River as your driver guides you into the ancient realm of Khorezm.
