Daytrip to Kalajik Kala & Ulli hovli

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.

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