Daytrip to Ten Fortresses

• Day trip duration: 10–12 hours
• Sightseeing time: 4–5 hours
• Driving time: 5–6 hours
• Driving distance: 355 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 explore the fortresses in the fresh morning air.

Route

• Departure – Picked up from your location in Khiva or Urgench (1.5-2 hrs to the first fortress)
• Guldursun Kala: A colossal fortress whose mighty walls once made it the guardian of the entire Khorezm oasis.
• Koykirilgan Kala: A mysterious circular fortress where ancient kings were buried and the stars were studied thousands of years ago.
• Angka Kala: A solitary fortress lost in the desert, rarely seen by visitors and untouched by the modern world.
• Janbas Kala: One of Khorezm’s oldest surviving fortresses, its weathered walls whispering stories of a civilization lost to time.
• Big Kirkkiz Kala: A striking double-walled fortress shrouded in legend, its name echoing the nomadic tribes who once roamed these desert plains.
• Small Kirkkiz Kala: A compact yet fascinating fortress, believed to have served as an outpost guarding the approaches to its larger neighbor.
• Ayaz Kala: The largest fortress, located on a hill. Great for climbing and watching the sunset.
• Kavat Kala: A vast and imposing fortress that once commanded the ancient caravan routes along the Amu Darya.
• Akcha Lake: A beautiful blue lake in the desert. Perfect for a lunch and photo stop.
• Toprak Kala: Explore the fascinating ruins of a 2,000-year-old royal palace.
• Kizil Kala: An ancient red fortress that once protected the oasis.
• 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