2-day Tour Ashgabat Darwaza Gas Crater Ashgabat
About this tour
Immersion in History: Visit to the Old Nisa Fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the ancient residence of the Parthian kings, a reminder of the region's glorious past.
City of the Future: A sightseeing tour of Ashgabat, featuring its unique landmarks: the world's tallest flagpole, a giant Ferris wheel, and monumental fountains.
Desert Adventure: Off-road journey to the heart of the Karakum Desert. Along the way, stops at water and mud craters, as well as a visit to an authentic desert village (Yerbent).
Magic of Fire: The tour culminates in an evening at the Darvaza Crater. A picnic dinner (traditional shashlik) and an overnight stay in an authentic Turkmen yurt.
Spiritual Finale: Visit to the Turkmenbashi Mosque of Spirituality in Kipchak, one of the largest and most majestic mosques in Central Asia.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater, Derweze, Turkmenistan
International Airport – Ashgabat - Darwaza Gas Crater. 03.50 - Landing in Ashgabat International Airport. Obtaining a visa at the Airport and paying in cash there. After receiving your visa at the Airport, you will take the PCR-test there (in Airport) costing 35$, pay in cash in American dollars. Claim baggage. Please be prepared that all these procedures may take about 1-2 hours. - Tour guide will meet you with signboard at the meeting area. Transfer to the hotel. Short rest. Breakfast. 09.00 - Ashgabat City Tour starts with the historical monument “Old Nisa” fortress, which was the capital of the Parthian Empire (since 2007 under the protection of UNESCO) After excursions in Old Nisa fortress, a sightseeing tour of Ashgabat. -The Health trail in the mountains,. -The highest flagpole in the world at 133 meters –(in the Guinness Book) The size of the giant cloth of the State Flag of Turkmenistan is 52x35 m, weight – 420 kg. - Olympic city (in the Guinness Book). -Monument and park of Independence,. -Neutrality tower,. - Magtymguly monument and park. -Ferris wheel (in the Guinness Book) you can ride on,. -Earthquake victims complex,. -Wedding palace. -The sculptural ensemble depicting the founder of the Turkmen nation Oguzkhan and his six sons. This complex includes 27 light fountains, working synchronously thanks to special software (in the Guinness Book). - International Airport (in the Guinness Book). 16.00 – trip to Darvaza – Gas Crater, which is a huge flaming crater located 270 km to the north of Ashgabat, 4 hours of journey. Continue with moving to the Water, and Gas Crater. In the evening, enjoy the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater. Stay in a camp with tasty catering - dinner at picnic-style- the perfect way to enjoy this highlight. Enjoy a delicious fire-cooked meal for dinner at picnic-style. - Overnight at the camp in the Turkmen yurts
Day 2: Darvaza Gas Crater, Derweze, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Darvaza – Ashgabat. 08.00 - breakfast at the camp. 09.00 – departure from the camp to Ashgabat. Тhe trip will take approximately 3-4 hours by car. 13.00 – before arrival to Ashgabat visiting the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque and Mausoleum in Gypjak city. 16.00 – arrival to Ashgabat
What's included
LOI • Register fee • permit fee • Accommodation • Guide – 2 days • transfers – 2 days • Entry tickets to museums • Fee for using cameras on monuments • Daily water
Visa fee 55$-85$ • PCR-test 35$ • Private expenses • gratuities • Meal • services • Insurance
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater, Derweze, Turkmenistan