Turkmenistan 3-day-tour
About this tour
During this trip you will have Ashgabat city tour, world famous Akhalteke horses, Darwaza burning Gas Crater.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat
Arrival in Ashgabat International airport. You will be met by our representatives and transfer to hotel. Free time. Afternoon you will have Ashgabat city tour. In 2013 the Guinness Book of Records named Ashgabat “white marbled city” – here you can see the biggest number of structures in the world made out of the white marble. You will see Presidential Palace, Ruhyyet Palace, Wedding Palace, modern “Yildyz” Hotel, Ferries Wheel, Constitution Monument, Arch of Neutrality, Monument and park of Independence, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Ashgabat Sports and Housing facilities, the Earthquake and victims of WWII Monuments. Overnight in Ashgabat.
Day 2: Ashgabat to Daşoguz Welaýaty
BF at Hotel. Drive to visit Horse Farm to see a national proud of Turkmen people - Akhalteke horses, the nicest horses in the world. 5000 years ago, Turkmens begin breed Akhalteke horses. The World’s unique breed was never mixed with other breeds. Such illustrious Emperors like Alexander the Great, Darius I desired to own Ahalteke horses. There are over 35 beautiful horses in the farm. Per superstition, every sick person who touches an Ahalteke horse will get well soon. Drive to visit Turkmenbashy Ruhy Mosque in Kipchak (the largest mosque in Central Asia). Afternoon drive to Darwaza burning Gas Crater (4 h) The Crater is also called as "The Door to Hell". The area is rich in natural gas. While drilling in 1971, Soviet geologists tapped into a cavern filled with natural gas. The ground beneath the drilling rig collapsed, leaving a large hole with a diameter of 60 m and 20 m deep. To avoid poisonous gas discharge, it was decided 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. En-route we cross Karakum desert, will make a stop in small desert village Erbent. In the evening, watch the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater. BBQ dinner & overnight at Gas Crater.
Day 3: Daşoguz Welaýaty to Dasoguz
Picnic style breakfast. Morning drive to Turkmen/Uzbek border Shavat (5h).
What's included
• Letter of Invitation • Registration in Ashgabat city • Accommodation in DBL/TWIN room : • Tent – 1 night • Ak altyn 3* hotel – 2 nights • Escort English speaking guide service • Transportation as per program per AC regular road vehicles and 4x4 where terrain requires • Entrance fee: Horse farm • Meals: BF at hotel. BBQ dinner and breakfast at Gas Crater • 1.5 L water per person per day • Travel tax: 2 usd per person per night
• International flights • Cost of Turkmen visa w/border fees ( 75 -100 USD) • Payment for photo and video • Meals: L,D • Tips for guide and driver • Medical insurance • Services not shown in the program
What to know
bring hat and sun cream
Route & locations
Ashgabat