During this Turkmenistan 5 day tour, you will experience a perfect balance of history, nature, and local culture. On your Turkmenistan 5-day tour, you’ll traverse the Silk Road heritage sites in Bukhara and Merv, marvel at the white-marble grandeur of Ashgabat, and explore the Caspian Sea coastline at Turkmenbashi. This Turkmenistan 5-day tour also takes you through the dramatic Yangikala canyons and culminates in witnessing the glowing flames at the Darvaza “Gates of Hell.”
Tour Itinerary
- 1 person: 1372 $
- 2 person: 802 $
- 3 person: 652 $
- 4 person: 576 $
Day 1: Bukhara-Merv-Ashgabat
- We will meet at Farab the border between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
- Travel to Turkmenabat city.
- Lunch at a restaurant in Turkmenabat.
- Drive to Merv. Merv is an ancient city of Turkmenistan and one of the greatest cities in the Islamic world and ancient Persia. (220km, 5 hours)
- Arrive at Merv ruins and begin sightseeing.
- After dinner, head to Ashgabat. (370km, 6 hours)
- After arriving in Ashgabat, check in at the hotel.
- Overnight in Ashgabat.
Day 2: Ashgabat-Turkmenbashi
- 09:00, After breakfast, head to Turkmenbashi city facing the Caspian Sea. It was the first Russian city in Central Asia. Formerly known as Krasnovodsk. Along the way, visit an Akhal-Teke horse farm, Kow Ata underground lake and hot springs in a huge cave, and the romantic mountain village of Nokhur. Lunch will be at one of these locations (600km, 10 hours)
- 19:00, After arriving at the Caspian Sea, tour by car. Visit Awaza, the newest resort on the Caspian Sea. Or, tour Turkmenbashi city.
- 21:00, After dinner, check in at the hotel.
- Overnight in Turkmenbashi city.
Day 3: Turkmenbashi-Yangikala-Ashgabat
- 08:00, After breakfast, head to Yangikala Canyon. It’s the most beautiful place in Turkmenistan. The scenery is like from another planet. (150km, 3 hours)
- 11:00, Arrive at Yangikala Canyon and spend 3 hours there.
- 14:00, Head to Ashgabat, with lunch on the way.
- 21:00, Arrive in Ashgabat and have dinner at a restaurant.
- 22:00, Check in at the hotel.
- Overnight in Ashgabat.
Day 4: Ashgabat-Darvaza
- 08:00, After breakfast, city tour of Ashgabat.
- 14:00, After lunch, head to the Darvaza Gas Crater, also called the “Gates of Hell“. (300km, 5 hours)
- 19:00, After arriving at Darvaza, visit the burning crater.
- 20:00, Dinner at Darvaza prepared by locals and guides.
- Take a walk around Darvaza with a guide.
- Overnight in a yurt at Darvaza.
Day 5: Darvaza-Khiva
- 07:00, After breakfast at Darvaza, head to Dashoguz city en route to Khiva. (300km, 7 hours, road under repair)
- 14:00, Arrive in Dashoguz. Lunch at a restaurant.
- 16:00, Head to the border and Khiva.
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
For solo travelers or those planning to visit Turkmenistan with a small group we recommend considering our Group tour of Turkmenistan. Joining a small group of travelers significantly increases your chances of successfully obtaining a Visa to Turkmenistan.