Introduction
This 3 Day Turkmenistan Tour starts in Ashgabat, the marble capital recognized in the Guinness Book of Records for its unique architecture. After arrival, explore the city’s museums, monuments, and bazaars before heading deep into the Karakum Desert to witness the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the “Gates of Hell.” Enjoy dinner and overnight in traditional yurts under the desert sky. The journey continues with more sightseeing in Ashgabat, followed by an overnight train ride to Turkmenabat — a memorable experience of wagon tourism with local travelers, card games, and tea in the dining car. On the final day, arrive in Turkmenabat and transfer to the Farap border near Bukhara, completing this adventurous 3-day program.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat – Darvaza
- Morning start with Ashgabat city tour (as requested)
- Afternoon departure to Darvaza Gas Crater (271 km, 3.5 hours drive)
- Arrive at sunset to witness the spectacular “Door to Hell”
- Dinner and overnight in traditional yurts near the crater
Day 2: Darvaza – Ashgabat – Turkmenabat
- Morning breakfast at Darvaza
- Return to Ashgabat with stops at Water Crater and Mud Crater
- Additional Ashgabat city sightseeing
- Evening departure on night train to Turkmenabat
Day 3: Turkmenabat – Farap Border (near Bukhara)
- Morning arrival in Turkmenabat
- Spend some time in Turkmenabat
- Transfer to Farap border crossing – this is the closest crossing point to Samarkand as you requested!
Price Includes:
- – Invitation letter support and Foreigner registration in Turkmenistan.
- – Accommodation. Standart rooms.
- – Ashgabat City tour
- – Transport and guide.
- – Meals at Darvaza and yurt night stay at Darvaza.
- – All breakfasts
- – All the expenses of the driver/guide, including gasoline, meals and accommodation, transfer to the point of meeting at border, and separating with the guest at the border.
- – All taxes
- – The tour starts at the Turkmenistan border and ends at the Turkmenistan border.
- – You will see everything that is possible to see within that time. The tour can be changed on the go as possible.
Not included:
- – Visa and other fees at the border. (Usually costs not more than $110, per person)
- – Meals ($3-8/ 1meal/ 1person)
- – Entrance fees to Museums and others as per the tour. roughly not more 10$ per day if any.
- – Tips. Tips are welcomed
Accommodation
Darvaza – 1 nights
Standart: Shared yurts / individual accommodation in yurts or tents available upon request