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Explore the UNESCO-listed Ichan Kala and visit its iconic landmarks, including Kunya-Ark, Kalta Minor, Tash Hauli Palace, and Djuma Mosque.
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Private day-trips to ancient fortresses, shared group tours, multi-day desert adventures and reliable private transfers — all from Khiva's Ichan Kala.
Everything you need to explore ancient Khorezm and Karakalpakstan — organized by a local family team based inside Ichan Kala.
Exclusive private vehicle tours to Khorezm fortresses, Nukus, Muynak and beyond. Depart anytime, your own pace.
View all day-tripsDaily group departures every morning (Apr–Oct) to Kizil Kala, Toprak Kala and Ayaz Kala. From $15/person.
See shared tours2-day fortress adventures with yurt camp overnight. Experience ancient Khorezm across two unforgettable days.
View multi-day tours2-day expedition to Muynak Ship Cemetery, Ustyurt Plateau canyons and a night at a desert yurt camp.
Explore Aral SeaReliable door-to-door transfers: Urgench Airport, Bukhara, Nukus, Tashkent and more. Fixed prices.
View transfersWe are Ganisher Travel — a family-run travel agency and hotel based inside Khiva's UNESCO-listed Ichan Kala, just 5 minutes' walk from the main historical sites.
With 16+ years of experience, we organize private and shared day-trips, multi-day tours, Aral Sea expeditions and private transfers throughout the ancient Khorezm and Karakalpakstan regions — including fortresses, lakes, yurt camps and the vanishing Aral Sea.
Making a reservation is completely free. No prepayment required — you pay directly to the driver or guide at the end of each trip.
All trips start from your hotel in Khiva. Private vehicle, professional driver — your schedule, your pace.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Ichan Kala and visit its iconic landmarks, including Kunya-Ark, Kalta Minor, Tash Hauli Palace, and Djuma Mosque.
Daily 9 AM group departure (Apr–Oct). Kizil Kala, Toprak Kala & Ayaz Kala — three remarkable fortresses in one day.
Dumon Kala, Kizil Kala, Toprak Kala, Kavat Kala & Ayaz Kala in one day. 240 km round trip through the desert.
Seven ancient citadels across the Khorezm desert. The ultimate fortress day trip — 270 km of desert driving.
Chilpik Kala Zoroastrian tower en route, then the world-famous Igor Savitsky State Art Museum in Nukus.
Transfer from Khiva to Bukhara stopping at ancient Khorezm fortresses en route — a perfect one-way journey.
Extend your journey — stay overnight in a desert yurt camp or explore the haunting Aral Sea over two days.
Two days exploring spectacular Khorezm fortresses — Ayaz Kala, Toprak Kala, Kizil Kala and more — with an overnight stay in a traditional yurt camp under the desert stars.
Drive to the haunting Muynak Ship Cemetery, visit the Muynak Museum, sleep at a desert yurt camp, and wake at dawn to see the remaining Aral Sea coast.
Reservation is completely free. Pay directly to the driver at the end of your trip — no card details, no upfront fees.
All drivers are experienced, punctual and English-speaking. Clean, modern, air-conditioned vehicles every time.
Your tour, your pace. Stop when you want, adjust the route to your preferences, work around your schedule.
We live inside Ichan Kala. This is our home — we know every fortress, every route, every local secret worth knowing.
873 reviews · 5.0 stars on Google and TripAdvisor · Travelers' Choice 2026
"We booked a transfer from Khiva to Bukhara. Driving through the desert was tough, but thanks to our wonderful driver the journey went beautifully. Thank you, Ganisher."
"We traveled with Ganisher from Khiva to Bukhara and stopped to walk around Ayaz Kala. The journey flew by — such a great conversationalist! But if you prefer silence, he respects that too. He took us to a great lunch spot, helped with luggage at the hotel, and even helped us exchange currency at a good rate. Wonderful experience — thank you so much!"
"We traveled across Uzbekistan — Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva — and in Khiva we met Ganisher. He offered us several excursions and we loved every one. We learned so much from him. A wonderful guide and companion. We highly recommend his services to everyone."
"Ganisher arranged last-minute transport for my family of five to visit the northern kalas from Khiva. A spacious modern minibus for 8 with a skilled driver — which really matters since the roads to the fortresses vary by weather. A fantastic day visiting 3 kalas with a lunch stop in between. Highly recommend Ganisher Travel. (Prompt, direct replies on WhatsApp)"
"Very easy to work with. I reached out and they accommodated me immediately for a day trip the very next day. My driver Kamil was incredibly friendly and a true gentleman. 10/10 excellent service — exactly what I was looking for. Would definitely book again!"
"I came across this offer in Khiva and took advantage of it. I arranged a private trip to five desert fortresses followed by a transfer to Nukus — ending up visiting seven fortresses in total. The driver delivered everything as agreed, gave a fair price, drove excellently, and let me explore the history or rest in peace. A truly pleasant day. I can definitely recommend his services."
"My guesthouse in Khiva recommended this transfer. I couldn't be happier. Punctual. Safe driving. Good car with seat belts. Good music but not too loud. A couple of stops for tea and fuel on the way to Bukhara."
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Based inside Ichan Kala — you are welcome to visit us in person. Our team speaks English, Russian and Uzbek.
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