Introduction
This 3 days tour Turkmenistan begins at the Shavat border near Khiva and takes you deep into the Karakum desert. Witness the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater at sunset, enjoy kebabs and an overnight in traditional yurts, and wake to the desert sunrise. Continue to Ashgabat, the marble capital, with visits to the National Museum, Carpet Museum, bazaars, and the famous Akhal-Teke horse farm. On the final day, fly to Turkmenabat and cross the Farab border to arrive in Bukhara.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Shavat Border – Dashoguz – Darvaza
- Morning border crossing assistance near Khiva
- Lunch in Dashoguz
- 7-hour drive to Darvaza Gas Crater “Gates of Hell”
- Sunset arrival at crater
- Dinner and overnight in yurts
Day 2: Darvaza – Ashgabat
- Morning departure with stops at Water Crater and Mud Crater
- 4.5-hour drive to Ashgabat
- Hotel check-in and lunch
- Comprehensive city tour National Museum Carpet Museum Nisa ruins Akhal-Teke horse farm local bazaars
- Traditional dinner
- Overnight in Ashgabat
Day 3: Ashgabat – Flight to Turkmenabat – Farap Border – Bukhara
- Morning free time for souvenir shopping
- Afternoon sightseeing until flight departure
- 18:10 flight to Turkmenabat
- Ground transfer to Farap border
- Border crossing to Uzbekistan
- Arrival in Bukhara
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
Accommodation
Ashgabat – 1 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
Important – Domestic Flight Tickets
If you wish to book this tour, please confirm your reservation at least 30 days before your travel date, as it includes a domestic flight.