3-day Tour Of Turkmenistan - Dashoguz To Lebap Border
About this tour
*Tour Kunya-Urgench’s historic mausoleums and minaret.
*Witness the spectacular Darvaza Gas Crater at night.
*Discover Ashgabat’s white marble landmarks and parks.
*Explore Ancient Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Köneürgench, Turkmenistan
Morning: Arrive at the Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan. Go through customs and meet your guide. Late Morning: Drive to Koneurgench, the ancient capital of Khorezm (UNESCO 2005). Explore historical landmarks such as the mausoleums of II Arslan, Soltan Tekesh, Nejmeddin Kubra, Soltan Ali, and the Turabek-Khanum Mausoleum. Don't miss the Kutlug Timur Minaret. Afternoon: Drive to Darvaza (approx. 4-5 hours, 270 km) to visit the Gas Crater, a spectacular flaming crater. Enjoy the mesmerizing view, especially after sunset. Evening: Overnight stay at a camp near the crater in a yurt. Enjoy a picnic-style dinner and rest.
Day 2: Door to Hell, Derweze, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Early Morning: Breakfast at the camp and depart for Ashgabat (approx. 4 hours, 270 km). Late Morning: Option to stop at the Eastern Bazaar to shop and buy local handicrafts. Afternoon: Arrive in Ashgabat and after a short rest, begin your Ashgabat City Tour. Visit the Old Nisa fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and learn about the Parthian Empire. Explore the Saparmyrat Turkmenbashy Ruhy Mausoleum and Mosque, the highest flagpole in the world (133 meters), and the Monument and Park of Independence. Visit Magtymguly Monument and Park, the Wedding Palace, and the Ertogrul Gazy Mosque. Ride the famous Ferris wheel for panoramic views of the city. End the day with a visit to a shopping and entertainment center. And Drive Ashgabat to Mary City (350 km, 3 hours). Evening: In the hotel for overnight rest. (Mary City )
Day 3: Mary Turkmenistan, Mary, Turkmenistan to Farab, Turkmenistan
Early Morning: After breakfast Explore Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site), one of Central Asia's key archaeological sites. Visit the ancient cities of Erk-kala, Gyaur-kala, Kyz-kala, Sultan-kala, and Abdullakhan-kala. Afternoon: After exploring Merv, drive to the Lebap province and reach the Farap border around 15:00. Evening: Complete the border crossing. End of the tour.
What's included
Tour package (LOI, Register fee, permit fee) Accomodation: Hotel – 1night, *camp yurt city - 1night (dinner & breakfast) Guide - 3 days Transport - 3 days Transfers during the all route Entry tickets (Kone-Urgench, Nissa, Ancient Merv,) Daily water
Visa fee Migration tax- bank fee Extra meal, services Private expenses, gratuities Insurance
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Köneürgench, Turkmenistan