Book your 8 Day Turkmenistan Tour today and embark on an extraordinary journey through this captivating Central Asian nation! Beginning in the UNESCO-listed city of Khiva, you will explore the historical Silk Road route, meet friendly locals, and witness breathtaking natural wonders such as the Darvaza gas crater, often called the “Gates of Hell.”
Tour Itinerary
- 1 person: 485 $
- 2 person: 345 $
- 3 person: 275 $
- 4 person: 240 $
Day 1: Khiva–Dashoguz–Darvaza
- Meet at the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan border
- Border crossing procedures and documentation check
- Arrive in Kunya Urgench at 11:00-12:00 AM
- Lunch at traditional Turkmen restaurant in Kunya Urgench
- Taste authentic Turkmen cuisine and local specialties
- Visit historical sites of Old Urgench. Explore ancient monuments and archaeological sites
- Drive to Darvaza gas crater via Dashoguz
- Journey through the Karakum desert landscape
- See the famous “Gates of Hell” burning natural gas crater
- Photography session at the spectacular fire crater
- Dinner and overnight stay in yurt in Karakum desert
Day 2: Darvaza–Ashgabat
- Breakfast at Darvaza gas crater site
- Drive to the white marble city of Ashgabat
- Lunch at restaurant with traditional cuisine
- Visit Old Nisa UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit Akhal-Teke horse stables
- Check into hotel, rest time before dinner
- Dinner at restaurant, overnight in hotel
Day 3: Ashgabat City Tour
- Full day sightseeing tour of white marble Ashgabat
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Independence Park
- Visit Arch of Neutrality
- Visit Ruhnama Monument
- Visit Wedding Palace
- Evening drive around Ashgabat
- Overnight in a hotel in Ashgabat.
Day 4: Ashgabat–Gyzylarbat
- Visit Gokdepe (40-45 km from Ashgabat) town with Mosque
- Visit underground lake Kov-Ata
- Drive to Gyzylarbat
- Overnight in Gyzylarbat hotel
Day 5: Yangikala Canyons
- Morning drive to Balkanabat city
- Visit local market for dinner supplies
- Drive to Yangikala canyons
- Visit Gozli-Ata pilgrimage site
- Dinner prepared by guide and driver at Yangikala
- Overnight in air-conditioned rooms at Gozli-Ata site.
Day 6: Yangikala–Gyzylarbat
- Morning visit to Kemal-Ata pilgrimage site
- Drive to Turkmenbashi city
- Visit Caspian Sea shore
- Lunch with the sea view
- Drive to Gyzylarbat town
- Overnight in the Gyzylarbat hotel
Day 7: Gyzylarbat–Mary
- Morning drive to Nokhur Village
- Visit mountain village in Kopetdag mountains (120-130 km from Ashgabat)
- Explore local flora, fauna and traditions
- Visit local attractions
- Drive to Mary via Ashgabat
- Overnight in hotel
Day 8: Merv–Turkmenabat–Farab Border
- Visit ancient Merv UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore important Silk Road city with historical monuments
- Lunch break
- Afternoon drive to Uzbekistan border at Farab
- Border crossing at Farab
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.
Does Not include:
- – Visa and other fees at the border. (Usually costs not more than $110, per person)
- – Meals ($3-8/ meal/ person)
- – Entrance fees to Museums and others as per the tour. Roughly not more 10$ per day if any.
- – Tips to drivers and guides are welcomed.
For solo travelers or those planning to visit Turkmenistan with a small group we recommend considering our Group tour of Turkmenistan. Joining a small group of travelers significantly increases your chances of successfully obtaining a Visa to Turkmenistan.