Tour With Yangikala For 6 Days Turkmenistan
About this tour
Yangikala Canyon is one of the best tourist places in Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat International Airport to Turkmenbashi
Day 1: Ashgabat. Meet tourists at the International airport (early morning). Go to the hotel. After breakfast start the day sightseeing tour around the city. Nissa ancient fortress (UNESCO Heritagesite ), Independence Park and Neutrality Arch. Visit National Museum. This museum has a vast collection of artifacts that tell the story of Turkmenistan's history, from ancient times to the present day. At 17:50 departure to Turkmenbashy by train. Dinner on the train.
Day 2: Turkmenbashi to Serdar (Gyzylarbat)
Day 2: Turkmenbashy city. Arrive time 08:15 (early in the morning). Breakfast. visit of the old town area, Russian orthodox church and Fish bazaar. Then drive to Yangikala Canyons. Lunch during the excursion. Explore the canyons area by jeep and by foot. Continue drive to Gozli Ata pilgrim house. Explore pilgrim site. Then drive to Kyzylarbat for overnight in Chynar Hotel. On the way to Kyzylarbat, quick stop of few minutes in Balkanabat in order to take some pictures of the monument with camel and explorer. Most of the tout in this day will be devoted to Yangikala and, to a lesser extent, Turkmenbashi and then Gozli Ata. Balkanabat will be just a stop over of some minutes.
Day 3: Serdar, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Day 3: Breakfast. Drive to Ashgabat. After breakfast drive to the Nohur village in Kopetdag Mountains, explore Nohur with visits tribal cemetery, waterfall, big tree and Gyz Bibi Mausoleum. Picnic lunch. While driving towards Ashgabat, visit Kov Ata underground lake (opportunity to swim), Geokdepe mosque and Chuli Gorge. Arrive to Ashgabat in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Ashgabat to Mary
Day 4: Ashgabat - Mary - Merv ancient city – Ashgabat. After breakfast meet the guide and further transfer to Mary by car. Upon arrival- transfer to visit the ancient city of Merv, the largest and best-preserved oasis-cities along the route of the Silk Road which is also included into the list UNESCO Heritage Sites. Mary Museum of History and Ethnography - This museum is housed in a beautiful 19thcentury building and is home to a wide range of exhibits and artifacts related to the history and culture of Turkmenistan. The museum provides an interesting insight into the country's past, and it is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history or anthropology. Exploring the region. Further transfer to Ashgabat by car.
Day 5: Ashgabat to Darvaza
Day 5. Ashgabat after lunch drive to DARVAZA. Breakfast. Visit Carpet Museum of Turkmenistan, This museum showcases some of the country's most beautiful and intricate handmade carpets, including the world's largest hand-woven carpet. Next visit Akhal Teke horse complex. After lunch transfer to the most unique site in Central Asia-Darwaza burning gas crater. Arrival in Darwaza before sunset. Enjoy barbeque dinner near the burning gas crater; watch and make photos of the crater during the night time. Overnight.
Day 6: Darvaza to Dashoguz
Day 6. Early breakfast. Transfer to the Dashoguz. End of tour. After breakfast drive to Koneurgench. Visit ancient Koneurgench. Kunya-Urgench (also known as Koneurgench) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Turkmenistan. It was once a center of Islamic culture and an important stop on the famous Silk Road. Visitors can explore the well-preserved mausoleums and other impressive structures, such as the Gutlug Timur Minaret, one of the tallest medieval minarets in the world. Overall, Kunya-Urgench is a fascinating destination that offers a glimpse into the rich history of the region. Lunch. Transfer to the border.
What's included
Not included: to be paid in addition: · Turkmenistan tourist visa from 55 to 100 USD per person (depending on the country of residence), in the endurance to the Country (subject to change) · Turkmenistan migration tax 12 USD per person, to be paid at entering borders (subject to change) Express test COVID-19, 33usd · Photo/video fees at historical sites and museums · Tips for local guide(s) and/or driver(s) · Souvenirs and other personal items · All other charges and services not mentioned under “Included” Notes: · This tour can be started any day of week. Important notes for all travelers: · Please bring only cash USD for your local expenses in Turkmenistan, no EURO and no credit cards · Please, be informed there can be probability of a price changing in different seasons · Please be aware that a member of staff of our agency will need to take your original passport for several hours for registration · Please be aware that there may be various vehicles and drivers used during your tour, depending on the route section and type of transport needed on that section
What to know
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Route & locations
Ashgabat International Airport to Turkmenbashi