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Daytrip From Khiva To Ancient Fortresses

By Amu Transport
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$167 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Journey into the heart of the Kyzylkum Desert on an unforgettable day trip from Khiva, where you’ll discover three remarkable Silk Road fortresses—Ayaz-Kala, Toprak-Kala, and Kyzyl-Kala. These ancient ruins, once thriving under the Khorezmian civilisation, now stand as silent witnesses to history amid vast, windswept landscapes.

  1. Ayaz-Kala (4th Century BCE – 8th Century CE)

A massive defensive fortress with panoramic desert views.
Three distinct sections (Ayaz-Kala I, II, III) showcasing Kushan and Khorezmian architecture.
Climb to the top for sweeping vistas of the Kyzylkum Desert and Sultan Uvays Mountains.

  1. Toprak-Kala (1st–6th Centuries CE)

Royal palace-fortress of the Khorezmian kings.
Ancient Zoroastrian influences—look for fire altars and inscriptions.

  1. Kyzyl-Kala (1st–4th Centuries CE)

A compact “Red Fortress” with striking reddish-brown mud-brick walls.
Military outpost guarding Silk Road caravans.

Activity location

  • Fortress Toprak Kala
    • Bustan, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Fortress Toprak Kala
    • Bustan, Uzbekistan

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Daytrip From Khiva To Ancient Fortresses
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$166.63 x 1 TravellerNZ$166.63
Total
Price is NZ$166.63

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round trip A/C vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Drop-off any location in Khiva / Urgench City
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up from Khiva and Urgench City
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional Lunch not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Ayaz-kala fortress
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Toprak-kala fortress
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Kyzyl-kala Fortress

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ayaz-Kala

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Ayaz-Kala Fortress is an ancient archaeological site in Uzbekistan, part of the Elliq-Qala (Fifty Fortresses) in the Karakalpakstan region. Travellers visiting Ayaz-Kala will see a fascinating mix of history, stunning desert landscapes, and well-preserved ruins. Here’s what to expect:

Fortress Toprak Kala

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Toprak-Kala offers a rare glimpse into Khorezm’s royal past, unlike the military-focused Ayaz-Kala. The palace ruins, ancient art remnants, and eerie desert setting make it a must for history buffs and adventurers.

Kyzyl Kala

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kyzyl-Kala (meaning "Red Fortress" in Turkic) is a small but well-preserved mud-brick fortress near Toprak-Kala and Ayaz-Kala in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region. Dating back to the 1st–4th centuries CE, it served as a military outpost and caravan stop on the Silk Road.

Location

Activity location

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    Fortress Toprak Kala
    • Bustan, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Fortress Toprak Kala
    • Bustan, Uzbekistan

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