Introduction
Our 5 Day Ashgabat Yangikala Darvaza Tour is the perfect choice for travelers with a week in Turkmenistan. Start in the capital Ashgabat with museums and monuments before heading west to the colorful Yangikala Canyons and the Caspian coast. Continue to the famous Darvaza Gas Crater, where the flames light up the desert night, and explore UNESCO-listed Kunya Urgench with its Timur Minaret and Turabek-Khanum Mausoleum. This balanced journey combines natural wonders, cultural heritage, and historic Silk Road sites.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Ashgabat – City Tour
- Airport pickup at 06:55 AM
- Ashgabat city sightseeing (museums, monuments, key attractions)
- Meals at local restaurants
- Overnight in Ashgabat
Day 2: Ashgabat – Yangikala Canyons
- Departure after breakfast
- Drive to Yangikala Canyons (~600km to Balkanabat, then 147km to Yangikala)
- Route via Turkmenbashi
- Evening exploration of the canyons and sunset views
- Dinner at campsite
- Overnight in tents near Yangikala
Day 3: Yangikala – Balkanabat – Kow Ata – Nokhur – Ashgabat
- Morning at the canyons
- Return journey toward Ashgabat via Balkanabat (147km from Yangikala)
- From Balkanabat, continue to Ashgabat (430km)
- Visit to Kow Ata underground thermal lake
- Stop at the unique mountain village of Nokhur
- Evening arrival in Ashgabat
- Overnight in Ashgabat
Day 4: Ashgabat – Darvaza Gas Crater
- Morning departure to Darvaza (271km, ~4.5 hours)
- Visits to Water Crater and Mud Crater en route
- Arrival at the Gas Crater by late afternoon
- Evening viewing of the “Gates of Hell” Dinner at nearby yurt camp
- Overnight in yurts or tents at Darvaza
Day 5: Darvaza – Kunya Urgench – Border Crossing
- Drive north to Dashoguz and Kunya Urgench
- Exploration of UNESCO World Heritage site at Kunya Urgench
- Lunch en route
- Transfer to Shavat or Khojeli border crossing for departure
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
Turkmenbashy – 1 nights
Standart: Beyik Yupek yoly / Nebitchi
Comfort: Carlak Hotel