7-day Cultural & Natural Discovery Of Turkmenistan
About this tour
Experience the best of Turkmenistan on this 7-day journey through ancient heritage, natural wonders, and modern marvels. Begin with a city tour of Ashgabat, explore the Caspian coast in Avaza, discover the mountain village of Nokhur, and visit the famous Darvaza Gas Crater — the “Door to Hell.” Highlights include:
• Ashgabat city tour: Independence Monument, Arch of Neutrality, and National Museum
• UNESCO site Old Nisa and the world’s largest mosque
• Caspian Sea resort town Avaza
• Authentic homestay in the mountain village of Nokhur
• Swim in the underground lake of Kov-Ata
• Visit Akhal-Teke horse stables and Geokdepe Mosque
• Camp under the stars by the flaming Darvaza Gas Crater
• Meet shepherds in the desert and taste traditional cuisine
• Comfortable accommodation and full board throughout
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat International Airport, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Arrival in Ashgabat International airport of Turkmenistan Border formalities. Transfer to the hotel for early check in. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Starts Ashgabat city tour, including visit of Arch of Neutrality, Monument of Independence, and National Museum. Lunch at the local restaurant. Visit Old Nissa (UNESCO 2007) world heritage site, Spiritual Mosque of the First President of Turkmenistan “Turkmenbashi”. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Morning drive to Turkmenbashi Lunch on the way. Turkmenbashy to Avaza Resort Center Excursion at the Avaza Resort Center and Caspian Sea. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan to Nokhur Tribal Cemetery, Nokhur, Turkmenistan
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning drive to Nokhur village Lunch. Nokhur village Gyzbibi pilgrimage, Old Chinar Tree, and Nokhur village tour. Old Chinar Cave Dinner Overnight at the homestay
Day 4: Nokhur Tribal Cemetery, Nokhur, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Breakfast. Lunch at the local Nokhur. Nokhur to Ashgabat visiting “Kov-Ata” underground lake, Geokdepe mosque and museum, Horse private stable, Spiritual mosque of Saparmyrat Turkmenbashi and tomb on the way. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Door to Hell, Derweze, Turkmenistan
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Morning visit “Berkarar” shopping mall, “Gulistan” Bazaar and other malls . Lunch at the local restaurant. Drive from Ashgabat to Darvaza / Gas crater or “Door to hell” (285 km/ 4h). Visit Water gas crater, Mud gas crater and Flaming gas crater. Dinner on the open air (barbeque) Overnight at the Tent
Day 6: Door to Hell, Derweze, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Breakfast on the open air. Morning drive from Darvaza / Gas crater to Bokurdak shepherd in the sand you can definitely watch how they cook our national foods and to try famous national foods. Lunch. Bokurdak to Ashgabat. Dinner at the local restaurant.
Day 7: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat International Airport, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for taking flight Customs formalities. The end of tour.
What's included
✅ Included Services • Visa Support: – Letter of Invitation (LOI), – State Registration, – Special Travel Passes for restricted areas. • Transportation: All road transfers according to the itinerary using air-conditioned vehicles, adapted to road and group conditions. By sedan (1–3 pax) or minivan (4+ pax), depending on group size. • Accommodation: Hotel stay in double occupancy rooms with daily breakfast included. In Darvaza – overnight stay in a traditional yurt for 2–3 people under the stars. Daily breakfast included. • Guiding Services: Professional English-speaking local guide accompanying the group throughout the program. • Entrance Fees: Admission to all sites and museums mentioned in the itinerary. • Photo & Video Permits: Included at historical parks and museums as per the program. Bottled Drinking Water 1.5L per person per day during long-distance transfers
• Turkmenistan visa, when obtained at Ashgabat International Airport (subject to change) • Turkmenistan migration tax 10+2 USD per person, to be paid at Ashgabat International Airport (subject to change) • Turkmenistan State Sanitary and Epidemiology service officer takes a nasal swab 29+4 USD per person, to be paid at Ashgabat International Airport (subject to change) • Tips for local guide and driver • Souvenirs and other personal items • All other charges and services not mentioned under “Included”
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ashgabat International Airport, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan