2-Day Itinerary
This compact 2-day tour starts and ends at the Shavat border near Khiva, offering an easy way to experience the Darvaza Gas Crater and the Karakum Desert. The route includes Dashoguz, sunset and evening views at the burning crater, dinner at a yurt camp and an overnight stay in a traditional yurt or tent.
Shavat → Darvaza → Shavat
Shavat → Dashoguz → Darvaza Gas Crater → Dashoguz → Shavat
Day 1 — Shavat → Dashoguz → Darvaza Gas Crater
Meet your guide on the Turkmen side of the Shavat border crossing and complete the border formalities.
Continue to Dashoguz, where you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, drive approximately 300 km through the Karakum Desert to the Darvaza Gas Crater.
Arrive before sunset and spend time exploring the famous burning crater. Enjoy dinner at the nearby yurt camp and return to the crater after dark to see it illuminated at night.
Overnight: Traditional Turkmen yurt or tent at Darvaza
Day 2 — Darvaza → Dashoguz → Shavat
After breakfast at Darvaza, depart for Dashoguz.
The drive is approximately 300 km and takes around 4.5 hours.
Upon arrival in Dashoguz, stop for lunch and enjoy some time for city exploration and shopping.
Continue to the Shavat border crossing, where the tour ends on the Turkmen side of the border. You will then proceed through the border formalities to return to Uzbekistan.
2-Day Tour Price
Price per person based on the total number of travelers in the group.
1 Traveler
US$ 520
per person
2 Travelers
US$ 350
per person
3 Travelers
US$ 300
per person
4 Travelers
US$ 270
per person
Groups of more than 4 travelers are also welcome. The larger the group, the lower the price per person may become.
Please note that the prices shown above are indicative and may vary depending on the final itinerary, travel dates, accommodation and overnight arrangements, room configuration, optional services, and other individual requirements. We will always confirm the final tour price with you before booking.
What’s Included
- Visa support. Full assistance with the Letter of Invitation (LOI) and foreigner registration in Turkmenistan.
- Yurt accommodation at Darvaza. One night in a traditional yurt or tent near the Darvaza Gas Crater, including bed linen and shower facilities.
- Transport. Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver throughout the tour.
- Transfers. Pick-up and drop-off at the Shavat border, including all transfers according to the itinerary.
- Meals. Dinner and breakfast at the Darvaza camp are included.
- Guide. Licensed English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Sightseeing. Visits and sightseeing according to the itinerary, including Dashoguz and the Darvaza Gas Crater.
- Medical insurance. Insurance coverage up to 64,000 USD per guest.
- Driver and guide expenses. Gasoline, meals, accommodation, and all route-related expenses for the driver and guide are included.
- Taxes and organization. All taxes, road fees, and organizational expenses are included.
- Border-to-border service. The tour starts at the Turkmenistan side of the Shavat border and ends at the same border crossing.
- Flexible program. The itinerary can be adjusted depending on border crossing time, road conditions, weather, and other local circumstances.
Not Included
- Visa & border fees. Paid separately upon arrival; the amount may vary depending on nationality and entry point.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses. Souvenirs, snacks, SIM cards, laundry and other personal purchases.
- Tips. Not included, but welcome.
