Introduction
This 5 day Turkmenistan tour offers a perfect mix of history, nature, and adventure. Starting at the Farab border, explore ancient Merv, once a Silk Road capital, before continuing to Ashgabat, the white-marble city with museums, bazaars, and monuments. Travel west to Turkmenbashi on the Caspian Sea, with visits to Kov-Ata underground lake and Nokhur mountain village. Discover the colorful Yangikala Canyon, then experience the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater at sunset with dinner and an overnight in traditional yurts.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Farab – Ashgabat
- Meet at the Farab border crossing point.
- Transfer from Farab to Merv.
- Sightseeing in Merv.
- Transfer to Ashgabat.
- Check-in at Ashgabat hotel.
- Overnight in Ashgabat.
Day 2: Ashgabat – Kov-Ata – Nokhur Village – Turkmenbashi
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart for Turkmenbashi.
- Visit Kov-Ata underground lake.
- Proceed to Nokhur Village.
- Transfer to Turkmenbashi.
- Check-in at Turkmenbashi hotel.
- Overnight in Turkmenbashi.
Day 3: Turkmenbashi – Yangikala Canyon – Balkanabat – Ashgabat
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Yangikala Canyon.
- Explore Yangikala Canyon.
- Transfer from Yangikala to Balkanabat.
- Transfer from Balkanabat to Ashgabat.
- Check-in at Ashgabat hotel.
- Overnight in Ashgabat.
Day 4: Ashgabat – Darvaza Gas Crater
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Ashgabat city tour.
- Transfer to Darvaza Gas Crater.
- Arrive at Darvaza Gas Crater before sunset.
- Dinner at a nearby yurt camp.
- Spend time at the burning crater.
- Overnight at Darvaza in a yurt or tent.
Day 5: Darvaza – Ashgabat
- Breakfast at Darvaza.
- Start the return journey to Ashgabat.
- Arrive in Ashgabat around noon.
- Spend some time in Ashgabat.
- Overnight in Ashgabat.
- Transfer to the international airport at night and depart from Turkmenistan.
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
Ashgabat – 3 nights
Standart: Bagt Kosgi / Mizan / Sport / Ashgabat
Comfort: Archabil / Yyldyz / Oguzkent
Darvaza – 1 nights
Standart: Shared yurts / individual accommodation in yurts or tents available upon request
Turkmenbashy – 1 nights
Standart: Beyik Yupek yoly / Nebitchi
Comfort: Carlak Hotel