Hidden Wonders Of Turkmenistan: Yangykala Canyons
About this tour
Ashgabat – The White Marble City
Discover Turkmenistan’s spectacular capital, famous for its white marble architecture, impressive monuments, beautiful parks, fountains, and grand avenues.
Kow Ata Underground Lake
Swim in the naturally warm, mineral-rich waters of this unique underground lake, hidden deep inside a limestone cave in the foothills of the Kopet Dag Mountains.
Nohur Village
Experience authentic village life in the mountains, meet local people, discover traditional customs, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and distinctive culture of Nohur.
Yangykala Canyons
Explore one of Turkmenistan’s greatest natural wonders, with dramatic cliffs, colorful rock formations, breathtaking viewpoints, and unforgettable desert landscapes.
Avaza National Tourist Zone
Relax on the Caspian Sea coast and enjoy Avaza’s modern resorts, seaside promenades, beaches, hotels, and peaceful coastal atmosphere.
Nature, Culture & Adventure
This journey combines Turkmenistan’s most impressive landscapes, traditional villages, modern architecture, underground wonders, and Caspian Sea scenery in one unforgettable tour.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ашхабад, Туркменистан to Туркменбаши, Туркменистан
Arrive at Ashgabat International Airport. Conduct a full-day city tour highlighting the spectacular white-marble architecture, the Arch of Neutrality, and the ancient UNESCO ruins of Old Nisa. Evening departure to Krasnovodsk by train.
Day 2: Туркменбаши, Туркменистан to Gozli Ata, Koshoba, Туркменистан
Arrival in Krasnovodsk city breakfast at local café. Drive to Awaza resort zone enjoy the seaside have a swim. Drive straight to the majestic Yangykala Canyons (~3 hours). Spend the afternoon off-roading, hiking, and capturing sunset photos of the pink-and-white rock strata. Drive to Gozli Ata for overnight.
Day 3: Gozli Ata, Koshoba, Туркменистан to Нокур, Туркменистан
Breakfast at Gozli Ata. Drive back to Nebitdag until lunch time. Have a lunch at Nebitdag. Drive straight to village Nokhur. Overnight at Nokhur.
Day 4: Нокур, Туркменистан to Ашхабад, Туркменистан
Early in the morning drive back to Ashgabat. On your way to Ashgabat visit underground lake Kov Ata, Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque. shopping at the local bazaar, followed by a transfer back to Ashgabat International Airport for international departure.
What's included
LOI
Self expenses
Languages spoken
Route & locations
Ашхабад, Туркменистан to Туркменбаши, Туркменистан