3-day group tour of Turkmenistan

• Day 1: Farap-Mari-Ashgabat

07:40: Arriving at the border. Passing border formalities at both checkpoints can take some time, so it is recommended to arrive in advance.

• Day:

Time depends on the speed of the border: Moving to Merv. The journey can take several hours, so it is important to leave as early as possible.

Arrival time in Merv depends on the speed of the border: Inspection of Merv, an ancient city that was a major center of international trade and crafts located on the Silk Road. You'll see:

Historic Park with the Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar

Big and Small Gyz Gala

Erk Gala

Gyaur Gala

Keshk Fortress and Other Attractions

• Evening:

Departure time depends on the flight: Evening flight to Ashgabat.

Arrival time in Ashgabat depends on the flight: Arrival in Ashgabat. Transfer to the hotel.

• Night:

Night at a hotel in Ashgabat.

• Day 2: Ashgabat-Darwaza
• Morning:

07:00 - 08:00: Breakfast at a hotel in Ashgabat.

08:00 - 12:00: Sightseeing tour of Ashgabat. At this time you will visit:

Archaeological excavations of Old Nisa included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here you will see the ruins of the ancient city, which was once the capital of the Parthian kingdom.

Neutrality Monument, symbol of neutrality of Turkmenistan.

Ertugrul Ghazi Mosque, a modern mosque with unique architecture.

Newly built Independence Park, where you can see fountains, monuments and other attractions.

Akhal-Teke stable, where you can see the famous Akhal-Teke horses, the pride of Turkmenistan.

• Day:

12:00 - 13:00:00: Lunch at a local restaurant in Ashgabat.

13:00 - 17:00: Transfer to the gas crater Darvaza in the Karakum desert. The road will take about 4 hours (280 km). During the trip you can enjoy the views of the Turkmen desert.

• Evening:

17:00 - 18:00:00 Arrival at the gas crater Darvaza. Arrangement in the camp (yurts or tents).

18:00 - 20:00:00 Free time to inspect the crater. You will be able to see this unique natural phenomenon, which the locals call the “Gates of Hell”.

20:00 - 21:00: Dinner by the fire. You can try traditional Turkmen dishes cooked over an open fire.

• Night:

Overnight in a yurt or tent in the camp.

• Day 3.

In the morning after breakfast, departure to the border between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan (280 km, 4 hours). Border crossing at 11:00-15:00.

 

 

Included:

• All transfers: 1-3 by sedan, 4-7 people by minivan / van, 8-16 people by bus;
• Accommodation in a hotel 4-5* with single accommodation, breakfast included;
• Tax of USD 2 per night in Turkmenistan is paid at the hotel upon departure.
• Excursion program with English-speaking guides in each country;
• Visa support for a tourist visa of Turkmenistan $ 90 (LOI);
• Guide(s) to accompany the group throughout the tour.