The Best Turkmenistan Tour For 3 Days
About this tour
A night in Ashgabat and a night in Darwaza.
Accommodation:
Ashgabat a night
3*: New cosy hotel
Darvaza - a night
Tents (optional alternative: yurt for 2-3 people)
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan
Day 1 Dashouguz – Darvaza Gas Crater Before noon cross the border meet your guide at the border who will help with crossing procedures. In the afternoon drive to Darvaza gas crater located in the middle of Karakum desert (280km, 4h). Arrive at the crater, set up the camp. Enjoy a delicious fire-cooked meal for dinner near. Overnight in yurt Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Day 2 Darwaza to Ashgabat In the morning depart to Ashgabat (280 km, 4 h). Afternoon, start the day with a sightseeing tour in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan that has recently been noted by the Guinness Book of World Records as having more white marble buildings than any other city in the world. During the city tour you will explore an archaeological site of Old Nisa included in UNESCO World Heritage list, the Monument of Neutrality, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, newly built Independence Park and bazaar. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Nokhur, Turkmenistan
In the morning, drive to Nohur village in the Kopet Dag Mountains (visit tribal cemetery and pilgrim site; silk weaving homes), with visit of Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum on the way. Drive back to Ashgabat. Afternoon, excursionincludes a stopover at the Akhalteke horse stables. You will Earthquake monument, Soviet War memorial complex, Turkmenbashi mosque-mausoleum and Tolkuchka-Bazar. Free time in the evening. Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Transport throughout the tour: by sedan/crossover type car Accommodation on the basis of double room, breakfasts included; Dinner in Darwaza Sightseeing tour programm; Visa support for Turkmenistan visa (invitation 90$); English-speaking guide accompanying you in Turkmenistan Entrance tickets to attractions according to the itinerary in Turkmenistan, Personal Travel insurance
Board (lunches and dinners); Charges for additional services in the hotel; Consular fees for issuing tourist visas in Turkmenistan ($90-110); Tickets for international flights before and after the tour; Tips are not included but will be welcomed;
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan