Daytrip from Khiva to the Best Three Fortresses & Akchakul Lake
Description
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...
Tour Options
Itinerary
We can also start the daytrip here
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We can also end the daytrip here
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can start the day trip in your hotel, airport or railway stations in Khiva or Urgench. Driver arrives at the agreed location 5 minutes in advance and wait for you there with his cars. One day before the day trip, we will send you a reminder Email or WhatsApp message with all the details and pictures of your driver and car. So, you can find and recognize him easily.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(12)
We had an excellent trip to the 5 fortresses and were in good hands of Dilshod Ibragimov, our driver, who picked us up and brought us back to our hotel. Dilshod is good, careful and safe driver, which I recommend.
We traveled from Bukhara to Khiva via 8 fortresses with the driver Sanatbek. The ride with him was very pleasant, and we felt safe in his car at all times. He was very friendly and always had a smile on his face. I can only recommend the driver and the operator.
It was an early morning pick up, but they picked us up on time, and our guide, Azamat, was very kind to us!
I had a great trip to the art museum in Nukus, Chilpik kala, and the Necropolis. I added in a short visit to the history museum in Nukus as well, and I was dropped off at the airport right on time at the end of the trip. My driver, Umrbek, was great. He was friendly and professional. The car was clean, newer, and with good AC. I booked the day before and the owner of Islambek took care of everything. Highly recommend this company.
Brilliant experience, so helpful to have the itinerary planned and organised. Sanatbek was very kind and got us water and drinks for every part of the journey and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the stops as we went. Thank you! Would highly recommend!
What a great experience! The forts are extremely cool, feels like you're in a movie or something. Our driver Azamat didn't speak much English but was super polite via Google translate and drove really well. And he stopped by his friend's melon stand on the way where I had the best melon of my life, seriously. We went to two forts and they both cost 20,000 som per person, pay cash at the entrance.
I went to the 13 fortress in ine day with Umrbek driver! Amazing experience! He gave me a lot of time to wandering around and take pictures!
Very good day with long enough visit times to take photos. Dilshod, a cautious driver who speaks a little English and is very open, with a very good vehicle with AC, practical with temperatures over 40°C.
We had a fantastic trip! The scenery was absolutely beautiful. Our driver sanatbek was very friendly, helpful and professional, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Everything was perfectly organized. Highly recommended! Thanks!
We had a great time on our tour, stopping at 5 different castles. Our driver Sanatbek made sure we felt comfortable on a very hot day in the desert and took good care of us. It was truly a great experience!
