Along The Dinosaurs Tracks - Turkmenistan Tour
About this tour
Did you know that there are Turkmenozaurs and Hojapilosaurs ? If no, come to see to Turkmenistan to see their enermours footprints.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat International Airport, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Late Morning City tour of Ashgabat and visit the State Museum of Turkmenistan Overnight in Hotel
Day 2: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Continue the site exploration of Ashgabat, visit Nissa Fortress and Carpet Museum (consists unique collection of famous Turkmen Carpets, including the Giant Carpet, biggest in the world) Overnight in Hotel
Day 3: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Köýtendag, Turkmenistan
Take a morning flight to Turkmenabat city. Drive to Koiten village (7-8 hours or 450 km) via Kerki across the Amuderya (Oxus) bridge. Stop near the beautiful “Texas Mountains” to take a picture. En route visit the Kaynar Baba sulphur springs (31 C), 9 km from the main road. Late arrival to Koyten village. Dinner and rest in the g/h.
Day 4: Köýtendag, Turkmenistan
Early breakfast, drive by 4x4 cars over the Koyten dag Mountains to the Dinosaurs Plateau. Walk to Plateau. Continue visit to Kyrk Gyz (40 girls) valley and cave. Visit Umbar Dere canyon with the wonderful waterfall. Return to the g/h for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Köýtendag, Turkmenistan to Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan
Early Breakfast Drive to Turkmenabat City (450 km) Dinner at local Restaurant Overnight in the hotel.
Day 6: Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan to Mary, Turkmenistan
Early Breakfast. Drive to Mary City (300 km or 4 hours). En route visit the Ancient Merv. Due to its size and historical importance, Merv is one of the most significant sites in Turkmenistan, indeed in all of Central Asia. Merv consists of a series of towns each succeeded by another throughout the course of history. See Erk Gala (6 c BC), Gyaur Gala (3 c BC), Sultan Gala (8/11 c BC), Abdullah Khan Gala and Bairamali Khan Gala (15 c AD), Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar – the last ruler of Seljuk Empire (12 c AD), Great and Little Gyz Gala’s (6/7 c AD), and the Mausoleum of Muhammed ibn Zaid (12 c AD) O/n in Mary Hotel
Day 7: Mary, Turkmenistan to Goňur, Mary, Turkmenistan
Early breakfast Drive by 4x4 cars to Gonur Depe bronze age archaeological site. (230 km or 3 hours drive) Margush is really interesting and takes a day to explore all the excavations there. Guide will provide complete information and meet Prof. Sarianidi group (optional) who says that Margush is the 5th center of Civilization beside China, India, Egypt and Mesopotamia. Picnic lunch. O/N in Mary Hotel
Day 8: Mary, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Early breakfast. Drive to Ashgabat. (350 km) En route visit the Mausoleum of Abu Said Abul Hayr Mekhnei (saint Sufi leader of 11th century) (80 km) and Abiverd fortress which was the regional center in Middle Ages. O/N in Hotel
Day 9: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Baharly, Turkmenistan
Early breakfast. Drive to Bakharden Underground Lake (110 km or 2 hours drive) (water keeps constant 37 C temperature) En route visit Gokdepe Mosque and Kipchak Mosque (biggest in Turkmenistan). Picnic Lunch. O/N in Hotel
Day 10: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat International Airport, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Early morning transfer to Ashgabat Airport. See Off
What's included
Accommodation as indicated above Meals: Full Board on Day 3,4; Lunch on day 5,7 ESG A/C transport Entrance fees to the sites mentioned Visa support and travel pass Plane ticket Ashgabat-Turkmenabat
Visa fee Tips Insurance Immigration card
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ashgabat International Airport, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan