Introduction
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Turkmenbashi
- Ferry arrival: Meeting at Turkmenbashi port after arrival of the ferry from Baku.
- Transfer to hotel: Transfer to hotel in Turkmenbashi city, located on the shore of the Caspian Sea.
- Free time: Free time for rest and getting acquainted with the city.
- Night: At hotel in Turkmenbashi.
Day 2 – Turkmenbashi – Yangikala Canyons – Kov Ata – Nohur Village – Ashgabat
- Morning: After breakfast, depart to the stunning Yangikala Canyons, known for their multicolored rock formations.
- Note: Yangikala Canyons must be included if Turkmenbashi is included.
- Journey to Ashgabat: From Yangikala, drive to the capital city Ashgabat.
- On the way: Visit the underground thermal lake Kov Ata and the picturesque mountain village of Nohur — classic stops between Yangikala and Ashgabat.
- Evening: Arrival in Ashgabat, check-in at hotel.
- Night: At hotel in Ashgabat.
Day 3 – Ashgabat – Darvaza (Gas Crater)
- Morning: After breakfast, start a sightseeing tour of Ashgabat, one of the most unusual “white marble” cities in the world.
- Sightseeing: See the main attractions of the city (this tour includes one city excursion in Ashgabat).
- Afternoon: After lunch, drive north to the famous Darvaza Gas Crater (“Gates of Hell”).
- Sunset: Arrival at the crater shortly before sunset to enjoy the spectacular view of the burning pit.
- Evening: Dinner and free time at the crater; the guide will share stories about this place.
- Night: In yurts or tents near the Darvaza crater.
Day 4 – Darvaza – Ashgabat
- Morning: After breakfast at the yurt camp, depart back to Ashgabat.
- On the way: Visit the Water and Mud craters and stop in a desert village where goats and camels are raised.
- Afternoon: Arrival in Ashgabat, check-in at hotel.
- Free time: Free time in the city.
- Night: At hotel in Ashgabat.
Day 5 – Ashgabat (full day)
- Program: Full-day Ashgabat city tour with visits to the main landmarks and interesting districts.
- Night: At hotel in Ashgabat.
Day 6 – Ashgabat – Merv (Mary city)
- Morning: After breakfast, drive east to the ancient city of Merv, one of the greatest Silk Road cities.
- Note: Merv and Mary are only about 30 km apart, so we visit both in one day.
- Sightseeing: Visit Gyz-Gala, the Askhabi mausoleums, the ancient fortresses of Gyaur Kala and Erk Kala, and the mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar.
- Evening: Dinner in Mary city, the regional capital.
- Night: At hotel in Mary city.
Day 7 – Mary – Turkmenabat – Farab (departure)
- Morning: After breakfast, depart from Mary / Merv region towards Turkmenabat, the second-largest city of Turkmenistan (lunch en route).
- Afternoon: Arrival at the Farab border checkpoint between Turkmenabat and Bukhara.
- End of tour: Border formalities and departure 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
Mary - 1 nights
Standart: Margus / Mary / Merv