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Khiva to Bukhara through Old Fortresses and Botanical Garden

By Guided Travels
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$310 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This route from Khiva to Bukhara is an adventure on its own, and it really helps to travel with people who know these roads inside out. The drivers have spent years taking travellers across the desert, through the fortresses, and into Bukhara, so the journey feels smooth, safe, and relaxed from start to finish.
You’ll travel in comfortable electric SUVs or Hyundai minivans, enjoy the stops without any rush, and always feel that you’re in good hands — not just with a driver, but with someone who understands the land.

Activity location

  • Fortress Toprak Kala
    • Bustan, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Fortress Toprak Kala
    • Bustan, Uzbekistan

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With Guide

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Guide Services: Tour of old fortresses with guide
Pickup included

Starting time: 12:00 PM
Price details
NZ$511.02 x 1 AdultNZ$511.02
Total
Price is NZ$511.02

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    Entrance fees to Old Fortresses
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    WiFi on board
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    Handy Fortress Guidebook in the Language You Choose
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    1L of bottled water per person
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    Snacks
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Lunch
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    It is optional
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    Alcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ayaz-Kala

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Rising above the desert like a forgotten giant, Ayaz Kala is one of the most striking fortresses of ancient Khorezm. The climb takes only a few minutes, but the reward is unforgettable: endless views of the Kyzylkum Desert, quiet winds, and complete silence. Walking among the crumbling walls, you can almost imagine ancient soldiers guarding the frontier two thousand years ago. It’s a peaceful and powerful place that many travellers call the highlight of their day.

Fortress Toprak Kala

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Often described as the “lost city” of Khorezm, Toprak Kala offers a rare chance to step inside a real archaeological site. Once the royal residence of Khorezm rulers, the fortress still shows the outlines of rooms, halls, and corridors that were once filled with life. It’s a calm, open area where you can walk freely, explore at your own pace, and feel the deep history of this desert kingdom without crowds. The sense of ancient royalty is strong here.

Zahratun Restaurant

  • 1h
After exploring the fortresses, Zahratun Restaurant is the perfect place to relax. It’s a comfortable, clean, and friendly spot where travellers enjoy fresh local dishes, cool drinks, and a quiet break before continuing the journey. Whether you prefer traditional Uzbek food or something simple and light, the menu has plenty of good choices. It’s a refreshing pause in the middle of a long desert drive.

BUXARA VARNET

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Varnet Botanical Garden is a surprising change of scenery — green trees, peaceful paths, and fresh air right in the middle of the desert route. It’s a short, pleasant stop to stretch your legs, enjoy the cooler atmosphere, and take a walk among plants that normally don’t thrive in this region. Travellers enjoy it as a gentle, relaxing break before the final section of the journey.

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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