Introduction
Tour Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival and Transfer to Turkmenbashi via Yangikala Canyons
- Early morning arrival at Ashgabat Airport
- Meet the English-speaking guide and transfer to the vehicle
- Drive toward Turkmenbashi on the Caspian Sea coast
- Stop at the spectacular Yangikala Canyons with stunning multi-colored rock formations
- Explore the dramatic canyon landscapes and enjoy photo stops
- Continue driving to Turkmenbashi
- Check into the hotel
- Evening at leisure for rest
- Overnight in Turkmenbashi
- Note: This is a long driving day
Day 2. Turkmenbashi – Nokhur Village – Kow Ata – Ashgabat
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit the picturesque Nokhur Mountain Village with its unique culture and traditions
- Explore Kow Ata underground thermal lake with an optional swim in the warm mineral waters
- Drive back to Ashgabat
- Dinner at a local Turkmen restaurant
- Overnight in Ashgabat
Day 3. Ashgabat – Ancient Merv – Overnight Train
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drive to the Mary region to visit Ancient Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore historical landmarks including Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Gyaur Kala fortress, and archaeological sites
- Dinner in Mary with traditional Turkmen cuisine
- Board the overnight train from Mary to Ashgabat
- Overnight on the train
Day 4. Arrival in Ashgabat – Darvaza Gas Crater
- Arrival in Ashgabat in the early morning
- Breakfast at a local restaurant
- Short Ashgabat city tour
- Afternoon drive north into the Karakum Desert toward the Darvaza Gas Crater
- Arrival at the burning crater before sunset
- Witness the spectacular view at dusk
- Dinner at the yurt camp with traditional Turkmen food
- Overnight in yurts at Darvaza
Day 5. Darvaza – Ashgabat
- Sunrise viewing at the crater
- Breakfast at the camp
- Visit nearby Water and Mud Craters
- Drive back to Ashgabat
- Continue the city tour including main landmarks such as the Independence Monument and Turkmenbashi Mosque
- Traditional Turkmen lunch at a local restaurant
- Overnight in Ashgabat
Day 6. Ashgabat City Exploration
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full-day city tour of Ashgabat including:
- National Museum of History
- Neutrality Monument
- Ertugrul Gazi Mosque
- Local bazaar for souvenirs
- Traditional carpet weaving workshop
- Enjoy Turkmen cuisine throughout the day
- Free time for shopping or relaxation
- Overnight in Ashgabat
Day 7. Departure
- Transfer to Ashgabat Airport
- End of the tour
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