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A vast desert landscape with a prominent hill and a small settlement at its base. 1
A field of cotton plants with two people standing in the foreground. 2
A large, eroded, rocky mound with a person standing at the top. 3
A desert landscape with large rock formations and a clear sky. 4
A vast desert landscape with a prominent hill and a small settlement at its base. 5
By Old Street Travel Khiva
Free cancellation available
Price is P 12,673 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Transform your transfer from Khiva to Bukhara into an exhilarating adventure through the Kyzylkum Desert. This private day trip takes you off the beaten path, exploring five ancient fortresses and the stunning Akchakul Oasis, a hidden turquoise lake, all in one action-packed day. Enjoy the freedom of traveling in a private, climate-controlled vehicle with a professional driver, ensuring a seamless journey while you delve into the rich history of the Silk Road. Perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers alike.

    • Discover five legendary desert fortresses steeped in 2,000 years of history
    • Visit the hidden Akchakul Oasis for a refreshing break
    • Enjoy a private transfer in climate-controlled comfort
    • Ideal for travelers looking to combine history and adventure in one day

Activity location

  • Kyzyl Kala
    • 27 Km. from Biruni
    • Kyzylkala, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kyzyl Kala
    • 27 Km. from Biruni
    • Kyzylkala, Uzbekistan

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Private Khiva to Bukhara Tour via Fortresses and Lake in English

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • Opening hours: Fri 0:00-23:30
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
P 6,336.56 x 2 TravelersP 12,673.12
Total
Price is P 12,673.12

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional local drivers with basic English & Russian language skills
  • Inclusions
    Private transportation
  • Inclusions
    The tour can start or finish in either Bukhara or Khiva, customized entirely to your preferences.
  • Inclusions
    Informative printed materials and brochures about the historic sites.
  • Inclusions
    Fresh, local melon and watermelon tastings along the way (seasonal).
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
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    Hands-on cotton picking experience in local fields (seasonal)
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Flexible photo stops at any scenic point along the route.
  • Exclusions
    Ayaz kala, Toprak kala, Kyzyl kala , must be paid on site
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fee - Fortress Toprak Kala, Ayaz Kala, Kyzyl Kala, must be paid on site
  • Exclusions
    Meals

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Kyzyl Kala

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kyzyl Kala (The Red Fortress): Explore this compact, square mud-brick garrison from the 1st–4th century CE, known for its remarkably intact double defensive walls and ancient archery slots.

Fortress Toprak Kala

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Toprak Kala (The Clay Palace): Drive just a few minutes further to the sprawling 3rd-century CE capital city of the Khorezmshahs. Walk the footprint of the monumental three-towered royal palace complex. Akchakul Lake & Lunch: Descend to this beautiful, deep-blue desert lake oasis. Enjoy a relaxed, scenic lunch break at a lakeside venue, with the option to sample fresh local fish.

Akchakul

  • 30m
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 Read more about - Daytrip from Khiva to Bukhara via visiting 5 Fortresses and Lake - https://www.viator.com/tours/Khiva/Bukhara-to-Khiva-Private-Transfer-Tour-5-Fortresses-and-The-Lake/d50862-186030P12?mcid=56757

Qavatqaʼla mfi

  • 30m
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

Ayaz-Kala

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
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

Big Guldursun Kala

  • 30m
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

Location

Activity location

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    Kyzyl Kala
    • 27 Km. from Biruni
    • Kyzylkala, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kyzyl Kala
    • 27 Km. from Biruni
    • Kyzylkala, Uzbekistan

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