Turkmenistan 2 Day Tour Ashgabat - Khiva Border
About this tour
Our 2 day Turkmenistan tour Darvaza crater experience combines the best of ancient Silk Road history with natural wonders. Starting from Ashgabat’s gleaming monuments, you’ll venture into the heart of the Karakum Desert to witness one of the world’s most extraordinary natural phenomena – the Darvaza crater’s eternal flames dancing against the desert night sky.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Door to Hell, Derweze, Turkmenistan
* Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport * Check-in to hotel (if arriving on Thursday flight) * After breakfast: Ashgabat city tour * Journey north to Darvaza Gas Crater (271km, 4.5 hours drive) * Arrive before sunset to witness the spectacular crater ignition * Dinner at nearby yurt camp with local kebabs * Evening at the burning crater with guide stories and insights * Overnight in traditional yurts or comfortable tents
Day 2: Door to Hell, Derweze, Turkmenistan to Köneürgench, Turkmenistan
* Breakfast at Darvaza * Drive to Dashoguz city (300km, 7 hours) through desert landscapes * Visit Kunya Urgench UNESCO World Heritage site (94km, 1.5 hours from Dashoguz) * Explore historical ruins and monuments * Transfer to Shavat border crossing for your journey to Uzbekistan (near Khiva and Urgench)
What's included
– Invitation letter support and Foreigner registration in Turkmenistan. – Accommodation. Standart rooms. – Ashgabat City tour – Transport and guide. – Meals at Darvaza and yurt night stay at Darvaza. – All breakfasts – All the expenses of the driver/guide, including gasoline, meals and accommodation, transfer to the point of meeting at border, and separating with the guest at the border. – All taxes – The tour starts at the Turkmenistan border and ends at the Turkmenistan border. – You will see everything that is possible to see within that time. The tour can be changed on the go as possible.
– Visa and other fees at the border. (Usually costs not more than $110, per person) – Meals ($3-8/ 1meal/ 1person) – Entrance fees to Museums and others as per the tour. roughly not more 10$ per day if any. – Tips. Tips are welcomed
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Door to Hell, Derweze, Turkmenistan