Discover the Summer Palaces, Ulli Hovli and Kalajik Kala & Salty Lake near Khiva!
Tour details
- Day trip duration: 5–6 hours
- Sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
- Driving time: 3–4 hours
- Driving distance: 160 km
- Included: Pick-up & drop-off at your location, bottled water (0.5l per person), professional driver & comfortable vehicles with AC, help with luggage
- Not included: Guide service, entrance tickets, meals, camel riding, yurt camp stay, etc.
Tour itinerary
Flexible Start Time
The tour can start at any time you want, with pick-up from your location (hotel, airport, or train station). We highly recommend the following option:
- Morning (08:00 / 09:00): Start after breakfast and head out to explore the countryside at your own pace.
Route
- Departure – Picked up from your location in Khiva or Urgench
- Chodra Hovli — A charming summer courtyard of the Khivan khans, set amid the peaceful Khorezm countryside.
- Pottery Center — Watch local craftsmen shape and paint traditional Khorezmian ceramics.
- Shaykh Mukhtor Vali Mausoleum — A peaceful and sacred site honoring a revered local saint.
- Kalajik Kala & Salty Lake — Explore a small ancient fortress, then take a refreshing swim in the desert salt lake.
- Ulli Hovli — A grand traditional Turkmen estate reflecting the nomadic heritage and rich culture of the Khorezm steppe.
- Return – Back to Khiva or Urgench
Safety & Comfort
- Free child car seats available upon request (ISOFIX equipped)
- Seatbelts & safe seating guaranteed in all vehicles
- Non-smoking vehicles
Payment Methods
- Online payment – (Credit/debit card via our website)
- Cash – UZS or USD, EUR (new banknotes only)
- Bank transfer – (details provided upon request)
All prices are calculated at the official NBU exchange rate on the day of the tour
Booking & Confirmation
- Booking confirmation sent within 24 hours
- Driver’s name, contact number, and vehicle details sent 1 day before departure via WhatsApp or email
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure
