Day trip from Khiva
Ayaz Kala desert fortress
Into the Kyzylkum desert to the mud-brick fortresses of ancient Khorezm, on a hill above a dry lake — the most dramatic of the 'fifty fortresses'.
Starts from
Khiva
pickup at your hotel
Duration
5–6 hours
door to door, approx.
Region
Karakalpakstan
Uzbekistan
Price
from $60
per group, car & driver
What you'll see
- The upper and lower fortresses of Ayaz Kala
- Views across the Kyzylkum desert
- Option to add Toprak Kala on the same day
How the day goes
- Morning pickup at your hotel in Khiva
- Drive across the Amu Darya into Karakalpakstan
- Climb up to the fortress and explore
- Optional lunch or tea at the yurt camp below the fortress
- Return to Khiva
Choose your package
One price for your whole group. Nothing is charged until we confirm with you.
Basic
Car & driver
from $60per group
- Private car and driver for the whole day
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Driver waits while you explore
- Short stops for photos and food
Comfort
With a local guide
Quoted for your group
- Everything in Car & driver
- Licensed English-speaking guide for the day
- Guide meets you at your hotel
Premium
All-inclusive
Quoted for your group
- Everything in With a local guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant or family home
- Entrance tickets to the sights on the plan
- Bottled water in the car
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