Turkmenistan Tour 7 Days With Horse Trekking
About this tour
Ashgabat - Darvaza/gas crater - Nohur village - Yangikala - Balkanabat - Ashgabat
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan
Day 1 : Ashgabat to Darvaza Gas Crater, Turkmenistan In the morning arrive to Ashgabat airport at 6:55. Meet your Turkmenistan guide and drive to Darvaza gas crater in the Karakum desert (270 km, 4 hours). On the way visit Yerbent semi nomadic village and possiblity to ride a camel for a short time since you will have enough time during day till evening in Darvaza. Set up a camp. Explore gas crater. Enjoy a delicious fire-cooked meal for dinner. Overnight in yurt. Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
D2 : Darvaza Ashgabat, Morning after breakfast, I transfer to Ashgabat. Start the day with a sightseeing tour in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan that has recently been noted by the Guinness Book of World Records as having more white marble buildings than any other city in the world. During the city tour you will explore an archaeological site of Old Nisa included in UNESCO World Heritage list. You will visit the Monument of Neutrality, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, newly built Independence Park, and some other monuments. Meals: breakfast
Day 3: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
D3 : Ashgabat horse farm and riding Intense and interesting excursion also includes a visit the Akhalteke horse stables/complex. After lunch, drive by car and horses to natural places in kopetdag mountains to have horse trekking 3-4 hours.
Day 4: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Nokhur, Turkmenistan
D4: Ashgabat to Nohur Village, overnight in Serdarabat In the morning, drive to Nohur village in the Kopet Dag Mountains. visit Kov ata underground lake, tribal cemetery and pilgrim site; with visit on the way Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum, one of the biggest mosques in Central Asia. Overnight in Guesthouse in the village Meals: breakfast
Day 5: Nokhur, Turkmenistan to Serdar, Turkmenistan
D5 : Trekking in Nohur mountains Day 10 18th May Nohut Ashgabat Free day with guide for trekking and hiking in the mountains of Nohur village . At evening Drive to Kyzylarvat. Overnight at the hotel in Kyzylarvat. Meals: breakfast
Day 6: Serdar, Turkmenistan to Yangykala Canyon, Tersakkan, Turkmenistan
D6: To Yangkala Canyon, overnight Departure for overnight trip to Yangikala Canyons. First 2 hours on tarmac, then followed by potholed tarmac and gravel tracks. Dinner and stay at pilgrim house Gozli Ata. Meals: breakfast
Day 7: Yangykala Canyon, Tersakkan, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
D7: Yangikala Balkanabat to Ashgabat İn the morning, drive to Balkanabat, Have a a lunch and have transfer to Ashgabat. Arrival at evening have a farewell dinner and transfer to the airport for final flight. Meals: breakfast, Dinner
What's included
Included Services All transfers: 1-3 pax by sedan type car or by crossover cars where it's needed, Accommodation based on 3 star comfortable double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included; Yurt staying with breakfast and dinner Sightseeing tour program with local Russian speaking driver - guide or separate guide accompany during the tour in Turkmenistan, Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary; Personal travel insurance. ( We agreed with large insurance company)
Excluded Services Full board (lunches and dinners) not included if not mentioned each day Hotel charges for additional services; Optional activities such as horse-riding; Consular fees for tourist visas (100-120$/person); International flight tickets before and after the tour; Tips/gratuities for drivers and guides (although they would be appreciated);
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan