The 9 Best Desert Fortress Tours in Uzbekistan

1.Transfer: Bukhara – Khiva via Ancient Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 9 hours Our pick

Review of the Bukhara to Khiva transfer via Toprakkala, Kizilkala, and Ayazkala, with practical advice on timing, cost, comfort, and desert stops.

“We had such a wonderful tour! All the places we visited were still beautifully preserved and allowed us to imagine what life was like in the past. Our driver was very friendly and kind, and thanks to him, we were able to enjoy the tour safely and comfortably.”

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2.Daytrip From Khiva To Ancient Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 60 reviews · 6 hours

Explore Ayaz-Kala, Tuprak-Kala, and Kyzyl-Kala from Khiva with a private driver, hotel pickup, desert views, and flexible stops.

“Our driver was really great, really enjoyed this trip.”

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3.Private Daytrip to 7 Ancient Fortresses of Khorezm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews Top rated

Review of Khiva’s private Khorezm fortress day trip, with route details, costs, food, guides, comfort, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“We 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 Read more”

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4.Guided Tour To Old Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews

Explore Khorezm’s ancient fortresses with local guide Sukhrab, air-conditioned transport, desert views, Uzbek culture, and flexible private touring.

“Sukhrab was an excellent guide. We were picked up at our hotel right on time. We were provided with plenty of water. The tour lasted about 7 hours. There was a lot of driving but that gave us a chance to talk about all things Uzbek. The fortresses were quite interesting and Sukhrab’s history seemed quite in depth. All in all, we enjoyed the tour very much.”

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5.Tranfer Khiva – Bukhara via Ancient Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from Khiva to Bukhara through Toprakkala, Kizilkala, Ayazkala, and the Kyzylkum Desert on a private 9-hour transfer.

“Good trip to see the fortresses near Khiva with the transfer to Bukhara afterwards. Lunch option was good and I had as much time as I wished at the three forts. I would recommend.”

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6.Daytrip from Khiva to Five Ancient Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 7 hours

Explore five ancient Khorezm fortresses from Khiva, including Ayaz-Kala and Toprak-Kala, with private transport and flexible pickup.

“It was great. The personal driver was very friendly, funny and accommodating. He stopped where we wanted. He got us from point a to b very quickly. He did his best to communicate in English which was great. The forts were beautiful and cool. Its remarkable they have survived for this long.”

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7.Transfer from Khiva to Bukhara by Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Travel from Khiva to Bukhara through three ancient Khorezm fortresses, with private transport, hotel pickup, and desert views.

“A great trip. Good communication with the tour company and everything was as expected. Highly recommend.”

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8.Private Bukhara-Khiva Transfer via Ancient Fortresses

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $79

Review of the private Bukhara to Khiva transfer via ancient fortresses, with pricing, comfort, timing, driver notes, and booking advice.

“We visit uzbekistan from China.The driver is very nice , he got some cotton from the farmland for us, and shared naan with us. Our car is new and cool . He drove fast and smooth.”

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9.Ayaz Kala & Toprak Kala private fortress daytrip from Khiva

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $38Best value

Review of the $38 private Khiva daytrip to Toprak Kala, Kyzyl Kala, and Ayaz Kala, with desert views, costs, timing, and booking advice.

“Tour and trip didn't happen. Tour operator didn't turn up. Trying to claim refund. Almost impossible.”

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