4 Days Tour From Khorezm To The Crater - The Silk Road
About this tour
Kunya-Urgench (UNESCO World Heritage Site) once the capital of the Khorezm Empire
Darvaza Gas Crater – Door to Hell
Ashgabat – White Marble Capital
Mary & Merv (UNESCO Site) -Merv – one of the most important Silk Road cities
Farap Border Crossing to Uzbekistan (Bukhara)
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Door to Hell, Derweze, Turkmenistan
Meet the guide at Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan, After crossing the border you will have to take a Covid-test costing 35$ US dollars per person. Сash payment in US dollars. Upon arrival to the border point go through custom procedures and drive to Koneurgench province historical reserve. Тhe trip will take approximately 1,5 hours by car. KoneUrgench (UNESKO 2005) ancient capital of Khorezm. Visit mausoleums of II Arslan and SoltanTekesh, Nejmeddin Kubra, Soltan Ali, Turabek –Khanum (12th c), the mausoleum of Turabek Khanum, the Kutlug Timur Minaret Trip to Darvaza – Gas Crater, which is a huge flaming crater located 270 km (4-5 hours). In the evening, enjoy the spectacular and fascinating view of the Gas Crater. Visit the Gas Crater. In order to truly enjoy this end of the world, it is best to arrive at the Gate before the sunset. Stay in a camp with tasty catering – dinner at picnic style - the perfect way to enjoy this highlight. Observe the fantastic view of the crater during daylight and at night, feel the heat, and listen to the sound that this giant oven creates. Overnight at the camp in the yurt
Day 2: Door to Hell, Derweze, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
07.00 - breakfast at the camp. Departure from the camp, travel time is 4 hours, distance 270 km - Before reaching Ashgabat we can visit the Eastern Bazaar (at your request), shopping and buying national souvenirs - all of them handmade things. Arrival in Ashgabat. Transfer to the hotel, check in and short rest excursion City Tour and Old Nisa fortress. Old Nissa fortress -The Sanctuary of Parhian Kings, Nisa was the capital of Parthian Empire, which lasted 600 years and was greatest enemy of Rome Empire. - Ashgabat city tour include – -The Health trail in the mountains, -The highest flagpole in the world at 133 meters –(in the Guinness Book) The size of the giant cloth of the State Flag of Turkmenistan is 52x35 m, weight – 420 kg. - Olympic city (in the Guinness Book) -Monument and park of Independence, -Neutrality tower, - Magtymguly monument and park -Ferris wheel (in the Guinness Book) you can ride on, - Memorial Complex "People's Memory" - Earthquake victims complex + 2nd World War -Wedding palace -The sculptural ensemble depicting the founder of the Turkmen nation Oguzkhan and his six sons. This complex includes 27 light fountains, working synchronously thanks to special software (in the Guinness Book) - International Airport (in the Guinness Book) - Ertogrul Gazy (Turkish) mosque – Evening visit to one of the city's shopping and entertainment centers – Berkarar, Arkach and etc. 21.00 - Overnights at the hotel
Day 3: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Mary, Turkmenistan
Breakfast at the hotel Ashgabat city tour continuation 14.00 – departure from Ashgabat to Mary, transfer to the hotel, check in 17.00 - visit an Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site). One of the major archaeological sites of Central Asia, Merv played an important part in the development of the Silk Road for more than 2 000 years. On the territory of Merv there are unique fortresses that belong to different eras. They differ in size and degree of preservation. Erk-kala (VI century BC), Gyaur-kala (III century), Kyz-kala (VI century), Sultan-kala (XI century), Abdullakhan-kala (XV century), Bairamalikhan-kala (presumably eighteenth century). -Return to Mary city -Evening detour of the city, night illumination, visit to one of the shopping and entertainment centers - Overnights at the hotel
Day 4: Mary, Turkmenistan to Farap, Turkmenistan
08.00 – breakfast at the hotel, check out - Drive (by car) to the Lebap province, to Turkmenabad city (5h) -A rrival to Farap border point. Crossing border.
What's included
LOI, Register fee., permit fee * Accommodation: hotel – 2 nights (breakfasts), camping -1 night (dinner+breakfast) * Guide – 4 days * Transport – 4 days * Entry tickets to museums. * Fee for using cameras on monuments * Daily water * Transport (2 days) * Entry tickets to museum * Fee for using cameras on monuments * Daily water
* Visa fee 55$-85$ * Covid-test 35$ * Meal, services * Private expenses, gratuities * Insurance
What to know
Hello! Thank you for choosing us, All travellers to Turkmenistan requre a visa. Asman tourism company can provide you with an invitation/visa support letter (essential to obtain visa). Approval of the invitation letter usually takes 10 working days. With an emailed copy of the invitation letter you can get your visa at Turkmenistan Embassy. If not time to get visa at Turkmenistan Embassy you also can obtain the visa at Ashgabat international airport or at any land borders on arrival (payable in cash us dollars). Your sincerely, Asman tourism company.
Route & locations
Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Door to Hell, Derweze, Turkmenistan