4-Day Tour through the Untamed Beauty of Ashgabat and Darvaza
|4 Days, 1 Destination |Starts from Ashgabat International Airport
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Duration

4 days

Max Group Size

20

Departure Type

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Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

easy

Operated In

TurkishEnglishRussian

Age Requirement

25 - 65 Ages

Tour Overview

  • Day 1: Arrive at Ashgabat and explore the city

Land in Ashgabat International Airport. Obtain a visa at the Airport and pay in cash there.

After receiving your visa at the Airport, you will take the COVID test there (in the Airport), which costs $35$. You will pay in cash in American dollars. Then, you will claim your baggage. Please be aware that all these procedures may take about 2 hours.

The tour guide will meet you with signboard at the meeting area. Transfer to the hotel check-in (early check-in)—short rest. 09.00 – visit the Museum of History and Ethnography of Turkmenistan.  A tour of the museum with a professional guide will take 2 hours. Visiting the museum complex exposition is divided into seven thematic galleries to store over 166,000 unique exhibits, many of which are of special historical and cultural importance. The Museum of History and Ethnography has ancient artifacts at the Nisa fortress, Merv and Gonur excavations, a collection of vintage Turkmen carpets, rare examples of national clothing, jewelries, and antique weapons. The nine halls display figurines of Athens, Eros, silver gilded griffin, horn-shaped ivory vessels-rhytons of the Parthian era, gold jewelries and medallions-stamps from Margiana, and Buddhist artifacts.

11.00 - Ashgabat City Tour starts with the historical monument “Old Nisa” fortress, which was the capital of the Parthian Empire (since 2007 under the protection of UNESCO) After excursions in Old Nisa fortress, a sightseeing tour of Ashgabat, a «Health” trail in the mountains, a monument to Neutrality and a monument to Independence, Ferris wheel, Wedding palace, TV tower and other monuments and attractions of the city.

In the evening, visit one of the city's shopping and entertainment centres, such as Berkarar or Arkach.

23.00 - Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 2: Reach Darvaza and Explore the city

08.00 Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to the State Hippodrome to see a short horse show.

16.00—Trip to Darvaza Gas Crater, a vast flaming crater located 270 km north of Ashgabat. The journey takes 4 hours. Continue to the Water and Gas Crater. Enjoy the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater in the evening. Stay in a camp with tasty catering—dinner picnic-style—the perfect way to enjoy this highlight.

Enjoy a delicious fire-cooked meal for dinner. 

Overnight at the camp in yurts or tents.

    • Day 3: Return to Ashgabat and enjoy your leisure time

    08:00 - Have your breakfast at the camp.

    09:00 - Departure from the camp to Ashgabat. The trip will take approximately 4 hours by car.

    12:00 - Arrival in Ashgabat, transfer to the hotel, and short rest.

    16:00 - Visit to the National Turkmen Carpet Museum.

    18:00 - Enjoy your free time.

    23:00 - Overnight at the hotel.

    • Day 4: Transfer to the Airport

    Transfer to International Airport.

    Flight from Ashgabat.

    End of the tour.

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    Route

    Starts from

    Ashgabat International Airport

    Ends in

    Ashgabat International Airport

    Pickup Location

    Ashgabat International Airport

    Dropoff Location

    Ashgabat International Airport

    Tour route map

    Highlights

    Explore ancient artifacts at the Museum of History and Ethnography Discover the UNESCO-listed Old Nisa fortress and Ashgabat landmarks Witness the spectacular flaming Darvaza Gas Crater Enjoy a traditional meal at a desert camp near Darvaza Visit the National Turkmen Carpet Museum and explore Ashgabat

    Trip includes

    Included

    Experience Turkmenistan's rich history and natural wonders, from the ancient Silk Road hub of Merv to the modern wonders of Ashgabat. Marvel at the fiery canyons of Yangi Kala and pay your respects to the sacred Mausoleum of the Eyed Ancestor. Explore the journey to the Karakum Desert to witness the fascinating Darvaza burning crater. Explore the UNESCO-listed Kone-Urgench and its historical treasures before completing your adventure

    Hotel

    Experience Turkmenistan's rich history and natural wonders, from the ancient Silk Road hub of Merv to the modern wonders of Ashgabat. Marvel at the fiery canyons of Yangi Kala and pay your respects to the sacred Mausoleum of the Eyed Ancestor. Explore the journey to the Karakum Desert to witness the fascinating Darvaza burning crater. Explore the UNESCO-listed Kone-Urgench and its historical treasures before completing your adventure.

    Guiding Method
    Fully guided

    Turkish English Russian
    Private Vehicle
    • Tour package (LOI, Register fee., permit fee)
    • Accommodation: hotel - 2 nights (breakfast), and camping -1 night (dinner+breakfast)
    • Guide – 4 days
    • Transport – 4 days (all our vehicles are equipped with air conditioning)
    • Entry tickets to museums

    • Daily water

    Excluded


    Vegan Vegetarian Halal Meat
    • Visa fee 55$-85$
    • COVID-test 35$
    • Private expenses, gratuities
    • Meal, services
    • Insurance
    • Fee for using cameras on monuments

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