Daytrip to Three Fortresses, Yurt Camps, Camels, Desert Lake

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Your reliable and experienced drivers ensure a safe and comfortable journey. They speak English at a communicative level and are happy to assist throughout the trip. For your convenience, we provide pick up and drop off services directly from your location.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee - Fortress Toprak Kala, Ayaz Kala, Kyzyl Kala

Meeting and pickup

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

If travelers provide a pickup location, drivers will pick them up from the specified hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ayaz-Kala

    Ayaz Kala is actually a group of three ancient desert fortresses (Ayaz Kala 1, 2, and 3), believed to have been built between the 4th century BCE and the 7th century CE. These fortresses were part of the ancient civilization of Khorezm, which played a key role along early Silk Road routes

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Fortress Toprak Kala

    Toprak Kala, meaning “Earthen Fortress,” was a large, fortified city built around the 1st–2nd century CE. Unlike Ayaz Kala (which was mainly defensive), Toprak Kala served as a royal residence and administrative center of the Khorezmian rulers.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Kyzyl Kala

    Kyzyl Kala means “Red Fortress”, named after the reddish color of its mud-brick walls. It dates to the 1st–4th century CE and served as a fortified residence or defensive structure connected to nearby Toprak Kala.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Aqcha Lake is one of the oldest lakes in Karakalpakstan. It is 40 metres deep. In the past it consisted of 3 parts, but as water from Amu Darya stopped coming 2 parts of it dried out.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Cotton Field Immersion. Leave the city limits behind and pause alongside local cotton fields. Your driver will share insights into the region’s agricultural landscape, explaining how cotton farming has shaped the economy and daily life of the Khorezm oasis across generations.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Melon & Watermelon Degustation in Shabbaz Melon Market. Take a delicious morning break in the agricultural hub of Shabbaz. Experience the legendary sweetness of local produce with a fresh degustation of seasonal watermelons and premium Khorezm melons, globally renowned for their unmatched flavor and juiciness.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Old Street Travel Khiva

Tags

Historical Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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