Two-day Tour In Turkmenistan Khiva-khiva
About this tour
A Farewell to the Gates of Hell?
Don’t miss your chance to witness the Darvaza Gas Crater before it’s gone! This Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan tour offers a rare glimpse into the fiery abyss, an attraction rumored to be extinguished within the next couple of years. Following in the footsteps of travelers from Khiva, Uzbekistan, embark on a journey by car, traversing roads under repair, to experience an unforgettable dinner of traditional kebab under the mesmerizing glow of the crater. Rest in traditional yurts for an immersive cultural experience.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan
In the morning we will meet with you at the border called “Shavat”, which is between Khiva and Dashoguz cities. The recommended time for you to come to the border is 11:00 o’clock. After the procedure of border crossing is finished, we will go by car to the City of Dashoguz and have lunch in a restaurant. 14:00, Head towards the Gas Crater Darvaza also called “Gates of Hell” 20:00, Reach the Gas Crater and have some time around it before it becomes dark, 21:00, Dinner at the Yurts camp with locally prepared Kebabs. 22:00, Have another visit to the Gas Crater to enjoy it in the deep dark. If it is not a full moon and the sky is clear you can enjoy beautiful noght sky with Milky Way clearly visible. Overnight at Darvaza in traditional Turkmen Yurts.
Day 2: Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan to Dashoguz, Turkmenistan
07:00, After the breakfast we will see the Darvaza Gas Crater for the last time. If time permits we will visit another two craters, Water Crater and Mud Crater. Departure towards the Uzbekistan border near Dashoguz city. 14:00, Lunch in Dashoguz city at a restaurant. Menu with Traditional Turkmenistan dishes. After the lunch go to the border. End of tour!!
What's included
All transfers: 1-3 pax by sedan/crossover type car, 4 pax by minivan type car, Accommodation based on 3 star comfortable double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included; Yurt staying with breakfast Full board (lunches and dinners), Sightseeing tour programm with local English speaking driver - guide or separate guide accompany during the tour in Turkmenistan, Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary; Visa support and invitation (LOI: 90$) Consular fees for tourist visas (110-120$); Personal travel insurance in Turkmenistan ( We agreed with large insurance company)
Hotel charges for additional services; Optional activities such as horse-riding; International flight tickets before and after the tour; Tips/gratuities 5-19$ for each: drivers and guides (although they would be appreciated);
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan