Karakoum Sands Of Time Turkmenistan Tour
About this tour
Karakoum Sands of Time is a jouney that will allow you to discover Turkmenistan from all sides, from deep dive into history of Ancient Civilizations to the White Marble Jewel of Central Asia Ashgabat. This jouney will show you how Turkmen people treat guests with warm welcome and rich cuisine.
Activities included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Farab, Turkmenistan to Mary, Turkmenistan
Main Attrachtion of this day is Guided tour of Ancient Merv, Great Capital of Seljuk Empire and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner in local restaurant. Overnight in sleeping coupe.
Day 2: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Marble City of Ashgabat. Visiting all tourist attractions of Ashgabat, Walk of Health, Monument of Independence, Arch of Neutrality, Memorial Complex, Ashgabat Park, Inspiration Park, Tashkent Park, Lenin square etc.
Day 3: Gokdepe, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
National Treasure of Turkmenistan Akhal-Teke Horses. Visiting Private Horse Farm and Equestrian Center. Possibility to Ride Horses. Geokdepe Military Museum, Mosque and Fortress. Evening Tour of Ashgabat.
Day 4: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan
Bazaars of Ashgabat City. Farewell to Ashgabat. Darvaza Gas Crater. BBQ Darvaza. Night at Tent Camp.
Day 5: Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan to Köneürgench, Turkmenistan
Breakfast in Darvaza. Transfer to Kunya-Urgench. Guided tour of Ancient Kunya-Urgench, Capital of Khwarazmian Empire. Farewell to Group.
What's included
1. Visa support letter (LOI) urgent filing + Registration of an invitation to visit Turkmenistan for tourists; 2. Tourist fee per night, charged in the hotels (not applicable for overnights in tents/pilgrim house) at departure 2 USD per person per night; 3. Single base in “Bagt Koshgi”, “Mizan” or "Ak Altyn" Hotel (2 night), SGL base – in tent camp in Darvaza (1 night); 4. BBQ dinner and breakfast in Darvaza Camp; 5. Transport: Car, Minivan, Microbus 4WD – Day 1–5 (the type of transport is selected depending on the size of the group); Train Sleeping Coupe (1 night); 6. Sights’ entry fees; 7. Photo and video camera fee at sightseeing places; 8. Guide services (English or Russian speaking); 9. Unlimited drinking water supply.
1. International airfare; 2. Insurance; 3. Visa to Turkmenistan; 4. Immigration fee; 5. Tips; 6. COVID–19 test fee; 7. Food during the tour.
What to know
Tour can be modified and adapter to preferences and needs of traveller.
Route & locations
Farab, Turkmenistan to Mary, Turkmenistan