Best Travel Tour Turkmenistan 8 Days
About this tour
Turkmenistan Tour Duration 8 days/7 nights
with comfortable 3 star hotel
Ashgabat-Yangikala,Gozli ata-Serdar,Nokhur-Kow ata/Ashgabat-Mary-Merv/Darvaza gas crater, Kone-urgench.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Day 1: Arrival in Ashgabat Welcome to Turkmenistan! Arrive in Ashgabat and transfer to your hotel. Relax and unwind after your journey.
Day 2: Yangykala Canyon, Tersakkan, Turkmenistan to Gozli Ata, Koshoba, Turkmenistan
Day 2: Yangikala and Yangisuv Canyons, Gozli Ata Embark on a scenic drive to the stunning Yangikala Canyons, where towering cliffs painted in vibrant hues of red, yellow, and purple create a breathtaking landscape. After a picnic lunch, explore the equally impressive Yangisuv Canyon, a narrow passageway with dramatic rock formations. As the sun sets, journey to the sacred Gozli Ata Mausoleum, nestled amidst stunning limestone cliffs. Overnight stay in a local pilgrim house or campsite.
Day 3: Gozli Ata, Koshoba, Turkmenistan to Serdar, Turkmenistan
Day 3: Kemal Ata Mausoleum, Balkanabat, Serdar Start your day with a visit to the Kemal Ata Mausoleum, a unique geological formation carved by water. Continue your journey to Nokhur village, a remote mountain village with a distinct culture and stunning scenery. Overnight stay in Serdar.
Day 4: Serdar, Turkmenistan to Kow Ata, Turkmenistan
Day 4: Nokhur, Kow-Ata Underground Lake, Gokdepe, Ashgabat Immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Nokhuri people, visiting their ancient cemetery and the legendary sycamore tree. Afterward, descend into the mystical Kow-Ata Underground Lake, a subterranean wonderland with crystal-clear waters. Explore the historic Gokdepe Fortress, a poignant reminder of the region's turbulent past. Conclude the day with a visit to a horse farm, home to the majestic Akhal-Teke horses, and the impressive Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque. Overnight at a hotel in Ashgabat.
Day 5: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Merv, Turkmenistan
Day 5, Thu: Ashgabat – Mary – Merv – Mary – Ashgabat Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mary (4 hours) via the ruins of Seyitjemalledin Mosque in Anau. The mosque was built in 1456, when Abu-ibn-Kasim Baber Bahadurkhan ruled in Khorasan. Bahadurkhan’s vizier, Muhammed Hudaidot, financed the mosque’s construction and chose the site – near the grave of his father, Sheikh Jemaleddin, a native of Anau. The square central hall, with sides 10.5m high, was crowned with a dome. Later on, the mosque was partially reconstructed. By the 19th century, land subsidence had damaged the building heavily, and the 1948 Ashgabat earthquake destroyed it completely. Now, only lower parts of the portal and some fragments of the walls remain. Visit Abiward, which was once an important trading town of North Khorasan. It was a key location on the Great Silk Road between Nisa and Merv, and also linked to Nishapur, across the Kopetdag Mountains to the south. Continue to Merv, an ancient city that was a major centre of international trade and crafts on the Silk Road. Discover the Historical and Cultural Park of “Ancient Merv” (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), which was one of the most important capitals of Islam along with Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus. See the Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Large and Small Kyz Kala, Erk Kala, Gyaur Kala, Mausoleum Complex of the Askhabs, Hoja Yusuf Hamadani complex, and Mohammed Ibn Zeid Mausoleum. Then drive to Mary airport for your flight to Ashgabat. Overnight at a hotel in Ashgabat.
Day 6: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan
Day 6, Fri: Ashgabat city tour – Darvaza Gas Crater Breakfast, followed by a sightseeing tour of this fascinating city, the capital of Turkmenistan. Ashgabat holds the Guinness World Record as the city with the highest density of white marble buildings in the world. During the city tour, explore the archeological site of Old Nisa, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and Spiritual Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in Central Asia. Visit the National Museum of History, the Monument of Neutrality, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, and the newly built Independence Park. In the afternoon, drive to the Darvaza gas crater (3.5 hours), which locals call the “Door to Hell”, located in the middle of the Karakum Desert. This area is rich in natural gas and, while drilling in 1971, Soviet geologists tapped into a gas-filled cave. The ground beneath the drilling rig collapsed, leaving a large hole 70m wide. To avoid poisonous gas discharge, it was decided the best solution was to burn it off. Geologists had hoped the fire would use all the fuel in a matter of days, but the gas is still burning today. On the way, stop at Erbent village to see how locals live in these desert surroundings. Set up camp for the night, watch the spectacular and fascinating view of the burning crater, and enjoy a delicious fire-cooked dinner. Overnight in tents.
Day 7: Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan to Köneürgench, Turkmenistan
Day 7: Kunya-Urgench, Dashoguz, Ashgabat Explore the ancient city of Kunya-Urgench, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire its magnificent mausoleums and minarets. Fly to Dashoguz and then return to Ashgabat for the night.
Day 8: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat International Airport, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Day 8: Departure from Ashgabat After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
What's included
All transfers: 1-3 pax by sedan/crossover type car, 4 pax by minivan type car, Accommodation based on 3 star comfortable double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included; Yurt staying with breakfast Full board (lunches and dinners), Sightseeing tour programm with local English speaking driver - guide or separate guide accompany during the tour in Turkmenistan, Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary; Visa support and invitation (LOI: 90$) Consular fees for tourist visas (110-120$); Personal travel insurance in Turkmenistan ( We agreed with large insurance company)
Hotel charges for additional services; Optional activities such as horse-riding; International flight tickets before and after the tour; Tips/gratuities 5-19$ for each: drivers and guides (although they would be appreciated);
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan