Ancient Khorezm desert fortresses
Overview
Explore 2,000-year-old fortresses of Elliq-Qala and sleep in a yurt next to Ayaz-Kala.
This journey has been designed by our local team to combine the most iconic sights with authentic encounters — family-run workshops, local markets and home-cooked meals. Comfortable hotels, an expert guide and all logistics are taken care of, so you can simply enjoy the road.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage old towns
- Hand-picked boutique hotels
- Local food tastings
- Small groups or private
Itinerary
- 1
Khiva – Toprak-Kala – Ayaz-Kala. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Yurt camp - 2
Kyzyl-Kala & Nukus Savitsky museum. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Breakfast, Lunch Overnight: Nukus - 3
Mizdakhan necropolis & return. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Breakfast
Included
- Accommodation in hotels with breakfast
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to sites in the program
- Train tickets (economy/business)
- Bottled water during tours
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Camera fees at monuments
- Tips
Dates & prices
| Date | Available | 2 seats left | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 | Guaranteed | 14 seats left | $420 |
| Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026 | Available | 14 seats left | $460 |
| Jan 20, 2027 – Jan 22, 2027 | Available | 14 seats left | $420 |
| Feb 20, 2027 – Feb 22, 2027 | Available | 14 seats left | $460 |
| Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 22, 2027 | Available | 14 seats left | $420 |
Route map
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