Private Tour
Private Daytrip to 7 Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
During this daytrip, private driver in sedan car will drive you through top interesting fortresses of Ancient Khorezm: Dumon Kala - Guldursun Kala - Angka Kala - Janbas Kala - Ayaz Kala - Akchakul Lake - Toprak Kala - Kizil Kala fortresses. The trip can start from Khiva or Urgench. Uniqueness of the trip is for adventure, to realise the lifestyle in BC period. Visitor benefits from immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge about Khorezm khanate, and memorable encounters with Karakalpak traditions. Especially, the local fish at Akchakul lake complex will bring you unforgettable food tastes.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fortress Toprak Kala
Toprak Kala is dated in the Kushan period, around the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE and was the royal residence of the kings of the Khorezm. The place, having first served as a Royal sanctuary, was briefly abandoned in the early 4th century and then after some restorations, was used as an administrative citadel for the city.
Guldursun Kala is a fortified town. The exterior walls and towers date to the 12th century CE. Much ancient and medieval pottery and many bronze items and coins were found within the site during archeological excavations. The coins indicate that the last period of occupation is related to the year 1220, during the rule of Muhammad Khorezmshah and the time of the Mongol invasion of Khorezm.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel pick up and drop off
audio-guide materials
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Pickup points
Ancient Khiva
Mashal 128 Khiva Uzbekistan
Deshon Qala Guest House
Khorezm Street 69a Khiva Uzbekistan
Zarafshon Boutique Hotel
Pakhlavon Mahmud 60 Khiva Uzbekistan
Urgench Airport
Urgench Uzbekistan
Khiva Boyjon Ota
Zargarlar 51a Khiva Uzbekistan
Hotel Sarbon Khiva
Gazchi Khiva Uzbekistan
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Private Daytrip to 7 Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm
Pickup included
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Khorezm fortresses day trip
Jason W,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonder day. Our guide was incredible. He had so much knowledge of Uzbek history and of the fortresses. He was also a very safe driver. He took us to a local restaurant for lunch which was fantastic. The fortresses themselves were incredible to see and we were provided audio which gave us the history of the fortresses. Overall an incredible day! Thank you!
Fantastic time in desert
ibadullas2025,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exciting time to visit fortresses together with family despite cold temperature outside. Camel riding is another fun time.
Average
Simranjit B,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We booked a private tour to see all of the Kalas. The tour was good. We ended up with another group travelling in a separate car but with the same guide. This wasn't really what we booked and meant we didnt have the amount of time we wanted at each site. We booked a private tour for a reason as we like to have time at each site and be able to decide where we stay longer or shorter times. The car was a standard saloon car with AC that didnt quite work. It also meant that at the final kala we couldn't drive up to the site and walking path. We did the last Kala on our own, the guide stayed at the camp site. It would have been good to have more indepth historical information about the sites spanning the different periods of history. If you drive this could be an easy self drive day trip.
Eye-opener
teresacQ2137RK,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Khiva Fortress is fabulous, containing much to see and be in awe of! Beautiful monuments, informative museums, history everywhere! The fortress is well kept, clean and tidy. Worth a visit!
Solo female traveler
Lizzie H,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00As a solo female traveler I felt completely safe with Sarvar. I was sent some audio files about the forts before going, but Sarvar is still learning English so the conversation was limited and he didn't know a great deal about the sites we visited, but he was easy to be with. You do have to walk alone to the sites and the last one is a bit of a trek. Lunch was a pleasant enough roadside restaurant but I was a bit sad there was no fried fish by a lake like other reviews have mentioned. I'm glad I went and it waa really nice to get away from the city, but if you're by yourself it's a very long day and I think a half day tour might be more enjoyable.
Small agency offering high quality personalized services
Deborah G,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The owner, Olimjon, was really courteous and helpful. Not only did he personally accompany us to see the fortresses, but he also bought us train tickets, which in Uzbekistan are not easy to buy. Very competent, speaks excellent English, precise and punctual. Highly recommended
Beautiful day
Sightsee262372,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had had contact with this agency through friends who had already traveled with them. There are no better reviews than those of our loved ones. And they were right! We spent a very nice day visiting all these beautiful sites! Organization at the top, we were often alone to visit, we were able to make the most of it! The car was comfortable, the driver very nice. 5/5
Very good experience
carinedU2107EY,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day trip to see 7 fortresses with a good English driver who gave me some explanations each time.
Wonderful day trip
ergashi2022,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day with Oxus Travel (Nice guide Olimjon). Very well organized a day trip that I have experienced so far, everyything is well organised transport, foods, walks etc. I highly recommend this tour to people who are bbored with daily issues. Especiallly walking at night in peaciful place was the best! In addition I should mention that it worth its price!
Great and historical tour with friends under professional tour leader
944kudratm,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I traveled with friends to ancient fortress of Khorazm under well organized tour by Olimjan. It was remarkable and the tour was guided professionally by Olimjon. Hopefully I will grab such chance of traveling with Olimjan(Oxus travel) again.
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