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Daytrip from Khiva to the Best Three Fortresses & Akchakul Lake
Khiva, Uzbekistan
$90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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 deafening the desert silence
- See breathtaking Desert vistas and architectural wonders
- Swim / Sand Bath in the natural Akchakul Lake
- Visit Cotton Fields and experience cotton picking
- Tasting local melon and watermelons
- Stops in the best places for photo, & etc...
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 deafening the desert silence
- See breathtaking Desert vistas and architectural wonders
- Swim / Sand Bath in the natural Akchakul Lake
- Visit Cotton Fields and experience cotton picking
- Tasting local melon and watermelons
- Stops in the best places for photo, & etc...
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A Sedan (1-3 passengers)
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Printed guide
- Flexible photo stops at any scenic point along the route.
- Parking Fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Professional local drivers with basic English & Russian language skills.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hands-on cotton picking experience in local fields (seasonal)
- Informative printed materials and brochures about the historic sites.
- Fresh, local melon and watermelon tastings along the way (seasonal).
- 1L per person
- Private transportation
- Kizil Kala Fortress
- Toprak Kala Fortress
- Ayaz Kala Fortress
- Lunch (optional)
- A personal tour guide, English & Russian only, $100 (optional)
Meeting point
Return details
- We can also start the daytrip here (pass by)
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Kyzyl KalaKizil 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.
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Fortress Toprak KalaToprak-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.
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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.
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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.
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Ayaz-KalaAyaz 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.
- We can also end the daytrip here (pass by)
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Daytrip from Khiva to the Best Three Fortresses & Akchakul Lake
Khiva, Uzbekistan
$90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!