Private Bukhara to Khorezm with Yurt Camp Experience

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Travel from Bukhara into the Kyzylkum Desert to explore 5 ancient Khorezm fortresses, stay in an Ayaz-Kala yurt camp, and continue to Khiva or return to Bukhara in a comfortable car with a guide.

Journey from Bukhara deep into the Kyzylkum Desert on a private two-day expedition through the ancient fortresses of Khorezm. Discover five remarkable archaeological sites, enjoy traditional Uzbek cuisine, learn about Silk Road history and desert culture, and spend the night beneath the stars at an Ayaz-Kala yurt camp.

What's Included

Private air-conditioned transportation. • Transportation from Bukhara through the five ancient fortresses to Ayaz-Kala.
• Professional English, Turkish, Russian-speaking tour guide throughout the experience.
Dinner
Breakfast
A lunch on the first day is paid by the travelers directly to a third party on site.
$55 yurt camp fee per traveler, payable separately to a third party on site (which includes overnight stay at Ayaz-Kala yurt camp, Dinner at the yurt camp, Breakfast at the yurt camp)
( To be paid on site to a third party) Entrance fees to the five archaeological sites.
Personal expenses.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

After making your booking, please contact us via WhatsApp using the number provided in the description above. Please send us your exact pickup location and, if applicable, any relevant arrival or departure details. This allows our driver to coordinate your pickup precisely, stay informed about any delays or changes, and respond quickly to any issues that may arise. By sharing these details with us in advance, we can ensure a smooth, punctual, and high-quality transfer experience from start to finish.

Drop-off point

Khiva is highly recommended for travelers following the historic Silk Road route, or you may arrange a private return transfer to Bukhara.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    BUKHARA, ANCIENT FORTRESSES & AYAZ-KALA Camping

    6 stops
  • 1

    Morning visit to the first Fortress of Jambas-Kala: Visit Jambas-Kala, one of the region’s ancient desert fortresses. Explore its impressive defensive walls and imagine life in Khorezm thousands of years ago.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Koi Krylgan Kala

    Drive to the Second fortress and sightseeing the area: Continue to Koy-Krylgan-Kala, a remarkable circular archaeological complex dating back to the 4th–3rd centuries BC. Learn about its religious, funerary and cultural importance in ancient Khorezm.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Afternoon Lunch stop at a local Uzbek Restaurant: Lunch — Stop at a traditional Uzbek restaurant and enjoy a self-paid lunch of local cuisine. Take a break from the journey while experiencing the flavors and hospitality of Uzbekistan.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Fortress Toprak Kala

    Visit to the Third Fortress and explore the area with guide: Afternoon — Continue to Toprak-Kala, the former royal center of ancient Khorezm. Walk among the remains of its enormous defensive walls, palace complex and temples, and discover how this once-powerful city flourished along the Silk Road.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Kyzyl Kala

    Visit to the fourth fortress in your route with your friends: Next — Visit Kyzyl-Kala, meaning “Red Fortress,” a striking fortified settlement with high defensive walls and towers. Its location near Toprak-Kala makes it a natural part of the route toward Ayaz-Kala.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Ayaz-Kala

    Dinner, arrive to the Yurt Camp in Ayaz kala and overnight: Evening — Arrive at Ayaz-Kala, the final fortress of the day. Rising dramatically above the Kyzylkum Desert, the Ayaz-Kala complex offers spectacular views and an unforgettable introduction to the desert landscape. Settle into your yurt camp, enjoy a traditional dinner and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the desert beneath the night sky.

    10 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    DESERT MORNING & ONWARD JOURNEY

    2 stops
  • 7
    Ayaz-Kala

    7:40 AM – Morning breakfast at Ayaz Kala Yurt camping: Enjoy breakfast at the yurt camp after an overnight stay in your camp at Ayaz kala fortress. Take time to relax, photograph the surrounding desert landscape and experience the traditional atmosphere of the yurt camp.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Khiva

    Next destination: Private return Bukhara or visit Khiva: After breakfast — Continue your journey toward your next destination. Khiva is highly recommended for travelers following the historic Silk Road route, or you may arrange a private return transfer to Bukhara. The journey covers approximately 500 km in total, including the Bukhara departure, fortress route and local desert roads. The experience combines ancient history, Silk Road heritage, traditional Uzbek cuisine, desert landscapes and local culture into one memorable expedition.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Visit Kharezm & Khiva

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Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
4WD Tours
Archaeology Tours
Classic Car Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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