3-day Tour Shavat-farap
About this tour
Explore the ancient mausoleums of Koneurgench
Witness the spectacular Darvaza Gas Crater
Tour Ashgabat’s white-marble monuments and historic sites
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ancient Merv
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Turkmenistan Border Terminal, Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater, Derweze, Turkmenistan
Meet the guide at Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan, The meeting time (with guide) depends on what time you cross the border. Аnd perhaps after crossing the border you will have to take a PCR-test costing ~35$ US dollars per person. Сash payment in US dollars. Upon arrival to the border point go through custom procedures and drive to Koneurgench province historical reserve. Тhe trip will take approximately 1,5 hours by car. -KoneUrgench (UNESKO 2005) ancient capital of Khorezm. Visit mausoleums of II Arslan and SoltanTekesh, Nejmeddin Kubra, Soltan Ali, Turabek –Khanum (12th c), the mausoleum of Turabek Khanum, the Kutlug Timur Minaret and etc. - drive to Darvaza – Gas Crater, which is a huge flaming crater located 270 km (4-5 hours). In the evening, enjoy the spectacular and fascinating view of the Gas Crater. Visit the Gas Crater. In order to truly enjoy this end of the world, it is best to arrive at the Gate after the sunset. Only in the dark is the full beauty of this phenomenon revealed. Powerful gas exhausts at various intervals emit huge tongues of red-blue flame, several meters upward, creating the illusion of something unreal, otherworldly. -Stay in a camp with tasty catering – dinner at picnic style - the perfect way to enjoy this highlight. Observe the fantastic view of the crater during daylight and at night, feel the heat, and listen to the sound that this giant oven creates. Overnight at the camp in the Turkmen yurt.
Day 2: Darvaza Gas Crater, Derweze, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
-Early morning breakfast at the camp. - Departure from the camp, travel time is 4 hours, distance 270 km. -Before reaching Ashgabat we can visit the Akhal-Tecke horses farm. Short show, you can ride on, photo and video - transfer to a hotel, check in, and short rest - Ashgabat City Tour starts with the historical monument “Old Nisa” fortress (1hour), 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 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. - Olimpic city (in the Guinness Book). view ourside -Monument and park of Independence. - Magtymguly monument and park. - Arch of Neutrality. -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). – Evening visit to one of the city shopping and entertainment centers – Berkarar, Arkach and etc. - Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Farap, Turkmenistan
Ashgabat – Mary\Merv – Farap border. 07.00 – early breakfast and departure from the hotel from Ashgabat to Mary city. Distance 350 km, 3 hours of journey. 11.00 – arrival to Mary city, short city tour and visiting the Museum of History and Ethnography of Mary province (1h 14.00 - visit an Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site). One of the major archaeological sites of Central Asia, Merv played an important part in the development of the Silk Road for more than 2 000 years. On the territory of Merv there are unique fortresses that belong to different eras. They differ in size and degree of preservation. Erk-kala (VI century BC), Gyaur-kala (III century), Kyz-kala (VI century), Sultan-kala (XI century), Abdullakhan-kala (XV century), Bairamalikhan-kala (presumably eighteenth century). 17.00 - Drive (by car) to the Lebap province , to Farap border 22.00 – arrival to Farap border post. Crossing border End of the tour.
What's included
• Tour package • LOI • Register fee • permit fee • Accomodation: hotel 1night (breakfast), yurt camp 1night (dinner+breakfast) • Guide - 3 days • Transport - 3 days • Transfers during the all route • Entry tickets to museums • Daily water • Fee for using cameras on monuments
• Visa fee 55$ - 85$ • Migration tax 12$+4$ bank fee • PCR-test 35$ • Meals/food • services • Private expenses • gratuities • Insurance
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Turkmenistan Border Terminal, Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater, Derweze, Turkmenistan