Introduction
This Turkmenistan 4 day tour starts at the Farab border and takes you through the ancient ruins of Merv, once a Silk Road gem, before continuing to the capital Ashgabat with its marble landmarks, museums, and the historic site of Nisa. From there, journey deep into the Karakum desert to witness the blazing Darvaza Gas Crater, with an unforgettable overnight in yurts. The adventure ends at the Shavat border, offering travelers a compact but rich experience of Turkmenistan’s history, culture, and desert wonders.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Farab – Merv – Mary
- Morning: Meet at the Farab border crossing point.
- Travel: Drive to Merv for sightseeing, then continue to Mary (approximately 4.5 hours to Mary from Farab). The road between Mary and Turkmenabat is bad. Merv and Mary are very close to each other (30km away).
- Afternoon: Merv sightseeing.
- Overnight: Check in to a hotel in Mary for the night.
Day 2: Mary – Ashgabat
- Morning: Depart from Mary and drive to Ashgabat (388 km, approximately 4 hours). The road is very good and is a paid highway.
- Afternoon: Ashgabat city tour. Visit key destinations including the National Museum, Museum of Carpets, and various monuments. See the Ruins of Nisa and Anau, and the Akhalteke horse farm.
- Overnight: Hotel in Ashgabat.
Day 3: Ashgabat – Darvaza
- Morning: Free time in Ashgabat.
- Afternoon: Drive to Darvaza (271 km, approximately 4.5 hours). The road is bad.
- Evening: Arrive at Darvaza Gas Crater.
- Overnight: Overnight at Darvaza in Yurts or tents.
Day 4: Darvaza – Dashoguz – Shavat
- Morning: Drive to Dashoguz (300 km, approximately 7 hours). The road is very, very bad.
- Afternoon: Spend some time in Dashoguz. Continue to the Shavat border crossing.
- Evening: Exit Turkmenistan through the Shavat border crossing.
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 – 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
Mary – 1 nights
Standart: Mary Hotel / Merv Hotel
Comfort: Margush Hotel