Introduction

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Tour Itinerary

Arrive at Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) early in the morning. After completing the necessary arrival procedures, begin exploring Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.
This includes a comprehensive city tour to see the modern and unique architecture of this amazing city.
Visit major landmarks, monuments, and important buildings.
In the evening, enjoy dinner and check into your hotel in Ashgabat for overnight stay.

After breakfast in Ashgabat, enjoy free time in the morning to explore at your own pace or relax.
In the afternoon, depart for the Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the "Gates of Hell."
The drive takes approximately 4.5 hours.
Arrival at Darvaza is planned to be just before sunset so you can see the fiery glow of the crater at its most spectacular.
You'll have time to explore around the crater.
Dinner will be provided at a nearby yurt camp. Overnight in a yurt or tent at Darvaza.

After breakfast at the yurt camp in Darvaza, begin the drive back to Ashgabat.
En route, you'll have the opportunity to visit the water crater and mud crater.
You will also stop at a local village in the middle of the desert.
Upon arrival in Ashgabat, check into your hotel again.
The afternoon and evening are free at your leisure.

After breakfast in Ashgabat, head west to Turkmenbashi on the Caspian Sea coast for this exciting part of your Ashgabat – Darvaza – Turkmenbashi – Yangikala adventure.
Along the way, visit Kow Ata, a unique underground thermal lake, and Nokhur, a picturesque mountain village.
These stops provide insights into Turkmenistan's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Upon arrival in Turkmenbashi, check into your hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast in Turkmenbashi, head to the stunning Yangikala Canyon – one of the most spectacular destinations on your Ashgabat tour.
After exploring the canyon, the route continues to Balkanabat and then back to Ashgabat.
This scenic drive allows you to see Turkmenistan's diverse landscapes.
Arrive in Ashgabat in the evening and check into your hotel again for your final night's stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for your departure flight.

- 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.

- 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

Ashgabat - 3 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