Introduction
This 4 days tour Turkmenistan is ideal for travelers who arrive directly in Ashgabat and wish to spend more time in the capital while also visiting the country’s iconic sites. Begin with a drive into the Karakum desert to witness the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater, with dinner and a night in yurts. Return to Ashgabat for a guided city tour of marble monuments, museums, bazaars, and UNESCO-listed Nisa. A day trip to ancient Merv, once a Silk Road gem, completes this compact journey.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat – Darvaza
- Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport
- Airport transfer and hotel check-in
- Free time to rest and explore Ashgabat
- Scenic drive to Darvaza Gas Crater (271 km, 4.5 hours)
- Evening arrival at the famous “Gates of Hell”
- Traditional dinner at our yurt camp
- Overnight accommodation in authentic yurts/tents
Day 2: Darvaza – Ashgabat City Tour
- Breakfast at Darvaza camp
- Return journey to Ashgabat (271 km, 4.5 hours)
- Hotel check-in and lunch at local restaurant
- Comprehensive Ashgabat city tour including:
- National Museum of History
- Museum of Carpets
- Iconic monuments and architecture
- Ancient Ruins of Nisa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Akhal-Teke horse farm (famous Turkmen horses)
- Traditional bazaar and modern shopping centers
- Overnight in Ashgabat
Day 3: Ashgabat – Merv – Ashgabat
- After breakfast, journey to ancient Merv (388 km, 4 hours)
- Full exploration of Merv archaeological sites (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Return to Ashgabat in the evening
- Overnight in Ashgabat
Day 4: Departure
- Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport
- Departure assistance
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 – 2 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