Daytrip to Ayaz Kala

Explore Ancient Khorezm Fortresses and Yurt Camps!

Tour details
  • Day trip duration: 5–6 hours
  • Sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
  • Driving time: 3–4 hours
  • Driving distance: 205 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 options

  • Morning (08:00 / 09:00): Start after breakfast to explore the Ayaz kala during the cooler hours.
  • Afternoon (15:00 / 16:00): Start after lunch and catch the sunset at Ayaz Kala.
Route
 
  • Departure – Picked up from your location in Khiva or Urgench (2 hrs to the fortress)
  • Ayaz Kala: The largest and most majestic fortress in the region, grandly perched on a high hill. It is the perfect spot for light trekking, panoramic photography, and watching an unforgettable sunset over the desert dunes.
  • 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