Discover Turkmenistan Tour 4 Days
About this tour
Discover Turkmenistan
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Farap to Mary
Day 1 BUKHARA – MERV – ASHGABAT Early breakfast. Depart at 06:30 for the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan border point, Farap-Alat (100 km, 1 h 30 min). After completing the border formalities at both checkpoints, cross the 1.5 km neutral zone (transportation may not be available) to meet your Turkmen guide. Continue to Merv (300 km, 5 h 30 min), an ancient city that was a major center of international trade and crafts on the Silk Road. Merv is also home to a historical park for you to discover, with sights including: the Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Major and Minor Kyz-Kala, Erk-Kala, Gyaur-Kala, Keshk Fortress, and others. Dinner at a local restaurant. Check in 3*hotel
Day 2: Mary to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Day 2 Breakfast. Drive to Ashgabat (3,5 hours). Start city tour. During the city tour, explore the archaeological site of Old Nissa (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Spiritual Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in Central Asia.
Day 3: Ashgabat to Darvaza
Day 3* Ashgabat – Darvaza Gas Crater (Turkmenistan) Breakfast, followed by a sightseeing tour of Ashgabat. Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, has recently been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as having more white marble buildings than any other city in the world. Visit the National Museum of History, the Monument of Neutrality, Presidential Square, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque and the recently-built Independence Park. The sightseeing tour will take about 6 hours and the afternoon will feature a drive through the Karakum Desert to the famous Darvaza Gas Crater (280 km, 4 h). After arriving at the crater, camp will be set up and you’ll enjoy a delicious, fire-cooked dinner near the “Gates of Hell”. Overnight in tents.
Day 4: Darvaza to Dashoguz
Day 4* Darvaza Gas Crater – Khiva (Turkmenistan/Uzbekistan) Camp-style breakfast. Drive back through the Karakum Desert to the Koneurgench, visit Koneurgench. Transfer to the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border point, Dashoguz-Shavat Following border formalities at both checkpoints and crossing the 1,.5 km neutral zone (transportation may not be available),
What's included
. Uzbekistan part just for information. .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) • Photo/video fees at historical sites and museums • Tips for local guide(s) and/or driver(s) Covid-19 express test-31 usd • Souvenirs and other personal items • All other charges and services not mentioned under “Included”
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Farap to Mary