Celebrate New Year 2027 at the Darvaza Gas Crater
4 Days |29 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 | Merv – Ashgabat – Darvaza
New Year Celebration at Darvaza
Merv UNESCO World Heritage
Ashgabat City Tour in Festive Atmosphere
Camel Experience in the Desert
Turkmen Cuisine & Master Chef
Music, Karaoke Contests & Prizes
An Unforgettable New Year in the Heart of the Karakum Desert
Join our special 4-day New Year journey across Turkmenistan. Explore ancient Merv, discover festive Ashgabat, and celebrate New Year’s Eve beside the legendary Darvaza Gas Crater with music, traditional Turkmen cuisine, camel experiences, warm yurts, and an unforgettable desert atmosphere.
4-Day New Year Itinerary
From the ancient Silk Road city of Merv to New Year’s Eve at the Darvaza Gas Crater, discover four unforgettable days across Turkmenistan.
DAY 1 • 29 DECEMBER 2026
Farap Border – Ancient Merv – Ashgabat
Meet the Darvaza Tour team at Farap Border and begin your journey across Turkmenistan. Travel through the Karakum landscapes to ancient Merv, explore one of the great cities of the Silk Road, enjoy dinner in Mary, and continue to Ashgabat for your first night.
- Border meeting and assistance
- Comfortable Toyota Sienna transfer
- Ancient Merv UNESCO sightseeing
- Dinner at Restaurant “Ashgabat” in Mary
- Evening transfer to Ashgabat
- Overnight at Ak Altyn Hotel 4★
DAY 2 • 30 DECEMBER 2026
Ashgabat City Tour & New Year Opening Evening
Enjoy a festive day in Ashgabat with city sightseeing, New Year music and karaoke on board, followed by an evening celebration at Ak Saher Restaurant.
- Breakfast at Ak Altyn Hotel
- Ashgabat City Tour by tourist coach
- Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque
- Ancient Nisa UNESCO
- Turkmen Carpet Museum
- Lunch at Tagamchi New
- Independence Park & Alem Cultural Complex
- New Year dinner and entertainment at Ak Saher
- Overnight at Ak Altyn Hotel 4★
DAY 3 • 31 DECEMBER 2026
Ashgabat – Darvaza Gas Crater – New Year’s Eve
Travel into the Karakum Desert for the highlight of the tour — a unique New Year’s Eve celebration beside the legendary Darvaza Gas Crater with Turkmen food, music, camel experiences and a midnight countdown under the stars.
- Breakfast at Ak Altyn Hotel
- Transfer from Ashgabat by Toyota Sienna
- Turkmen cooking master class
- Master Chef of Karakum 2026 competition
- Camel caravan & photo session
- Open-air New Year dinner with music, karaoke, contests & prizes
- Midnight countdown at Darvaza
- Overnight in heated Turkmen yurts
DAY 4 • 1 JANUARY 2027
New Year Morning – Darvaza – Shavat Border
Start the first morning of 2027 in the heart of the Karakum Desert. Enjoy breakfast inside the warm yurts, take your final photos at Darvaza, and then travel north toward the Shavat Border to continue your journey into Uzbekistan.
- Breakfast inside warm traditional yurts
- Free time at Darvaza Gas Crater
- Final photo opportunities in the desert
- Departure toward Dashoguz and Shavat
- Short coffee and refreshment stop en route
- Arrival at Shavat Border
- Farewell with the Darvaza Tour team
New Year’s Eve at the Gates of Hell
Celebrate the arrival of 2027 beside the legendary Darvaza Gas Crater. Enjoy a festive open-air dinner, Turkmen cuisine, music, karaoke, contests, prizes and a midnight countdown under the stars of the Karakum Desert.
A once-in-a-lifetime New Year celebration in one of Central Asia’s most extraordinary places.
Accommodation & Transport
Comfort and convenience are an important part of the journey. Stay in a 4 star hotel in Ashgabat, spend New Year’s night in heated traditional Turkmen yurts, and travel in comfortable vehicles throughout the route.
Ak Altyn Hotel 4★
Ashgabat
Comfortable 4 star accommodation in Ashgabat with breakfast included. Guests stay on a twin-sharing basis unless another arrangement is confirmed.
Heated Traditional Yurts
Darvaza Gas Crater
Spend New Year’s night in traditional Turkmen yurts near Darvaza. The yurts are heated and prepared for winter conditions, with bedding and basic facilities available at the camp.
Comfortable Transport
Throughout the Tour
Travel throughout the route in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with experienced drivers. All border transfers, city transfers, sightseeing transfers, and long-distance road journeys are included in the program.
Price Includes ✅
- Visa support and LOI assistance
- Foreigner registration in Turkmenistan
- Accommodation in a 4-star hotel with breakfast
- Overnight stay in heated traditional yurts at Darvaza
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport throughout the route
- Border pick-up and drop-off
- All sightseeing transfers
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets to museums and sites included in the itinerary
- Medical insurance up to 64,000 USD per guest
- Driver and guide expenses
- All road fees, taxes, and organizational expenses
- New Year’s Eve celebration at Darvaza
- Festive dinner and entertainment program
- Music, karaoke, contests, and prizes
- Camel experience at Darvaza
Not Included ❌
- Visa and border fees (usually not more than 110 USD per person)
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs, snacks, alcohol, laundry, minibar, SIM card, and extra hotel services
- Tips