4-day Tour Dashoguz-darvaza-ashgabat-nohur-mary
About this tour
Summary & Highlights – 4-Day Turkmenistan Tour
Discover the highlights of Turkmenistan on a 4-day journey from Dashoguz to Mary, featuring the legendary Darvaza Gas Crater, the modern marble city of Ashgabat, the traditional village of Nohur, and the ancient Silk Road city of Merv.
Highlights:
Darvaza Gas Crater in the Karakum Desert
Ashgabat’s marble architecture and landmarks
Nohur village and mountain landscapes
Ancient Merv UNESCO World Heritage Site
Authentic Turkmen culture and hospitality
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Дашогуз, Туркменистан to Дарваза Гас Кратер, Дарваза, Туркменистан
-Meeting of the group at the Shavat border checkpoint -Drive to Koneurgench -Arrival to Koneurgench -Lunch -Drive to Darvaza Gas Crater(Gas/Water/Mud craters) -Dinner at Darvaza Gas Crater -Overnight at nomadic yurts/camp
Day 2: Дарваза Гас Кратер, Дарваза, Туркменистан to Ашхабад, Туркменистан
-Breakfast at Darvaza -Check-in to "Ak-Altyn" hotel -City tour: Visit National Museums of Turkmenistan Visit Parthian Fortress of Nisa Visit Independence Monument Visit Monument of Neutrality Visit "Gulistan Bazar" known as Russian Bazaar -Overnight at "Ak Altyn" hotel
Day 3
-Breakfast "Ak Altyn" hotel -Visit Gypjak memorial complex -Visit Kov-Ata (underground lake, cave, Kopetdag mountains) -Visit Nohur village (Kopetdag mountains) -Leave for Ashgabat -Overnight at "Ak Altyn" hotel
Day 4
-Breakfast "Ak Altyn" hotel -Drive to Mary & Bayramaly -Lunch -Visit "Ancient Merv" -Go to Turkmenabat by train -Dinner
Day 5: Фараб, Туркменистан
-Breakfast in Turkmenabat -Drive to Farap Border -End of the tour
What's included
- Letter of invitation - Accommodation at "Sport" hotel and overnight nomadic yurt camping - Guide in museums, sights and etc. - Incidental travel insurance - Transport SUV (4x4) - Excursion, photoshoot in Merv
- Turkmenistan Visa on arrival at the point of entry - Immigration tax at the point of entry - Covid testing at the point of entry - International flights to and from Turkmenistan
Languages spoken
What to know
Before the trip, travelers should bring a valid passport, comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. It is recommended to carry some cash for personal expenses.
Route & locations
Дашогуз, Туркменистан to Дарваза Гас Кратер, Дарваза, Туркменистан