Arrival in Ashgabat - the white marble capital of modern Turkmenistan, transfer to the hotel, early check-in. Rest. Lunch at a restaurant with a panoramic view of the city (not included in the price). After lunch, a city tour: Observation deck with views of the entire city; Independence Park with a majestic monument 118m tall, surrounded by numerous monumental figures of outstanding Turkmen figures (warriors, rulers, poets), fountains, exotic trees, and shrubs; Ertoghrul Gazi Mosque; "Russian" bazaar; National Museum with a rich collection (150,000 exhibits) of invaluable ancient artifacts of Turkmenistan (archaeological, geological, and ethnographic finds collected from all over the country, telling about the centuries-old history of the Turkmen people and their unique culture); Ruhnama monument – the holy book of the Turkmen; Neutrality Arch 75m high with a golden statue of Turkmenbashi on top; Monument to the national poet Magtymguly 60m tall on a 20-meter pedestal. Dinner at a national house with a folklore show (or at a restaurant, not included in the price).
Tour program
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Ashgabat
Arrival in Ashgabat - the white marble capital of modern Turkmenistan, transfer to the hotel, early check-in. Rest. Lunch at a restaurant with a panoramic view of the city (not included in the price). After lunch, a city tour: Observation deck with views of the entire city; Independence Park with a majestic monument 118m tall, surrounded by numerous monumental figures of outstanding Turkmen figures (warriors, rulers, poets), fountains, exotic trees, and shrubs; Ertoghrul Gazi Mosque; "Russian" bazaar; National Museum with a rich collection (150,000 exhibits) of invaluable ancient artifacts of Turkmenistan (archaeological, geological, and ethnographic finds collected from all over the country, telling about the centuries-old history of the Turkmen people and their unique culture); Ruhnama monument – the holy book of the Turkmen; Neutrality Arch 75m high with a golden statue of Turkmenbashi on top; Monument to the national poet Magtymguly 60m tall on a 20-meter pedestal. Dinner at a national house with a folklore show (or at a restaurant, not included in the price).
2
Ashgabat-Darvaza
After breakfast, visit the ruins of ancient Nisa (3rd century BC) – the residence of Parthian kings (a UNESCO site), majestic mosque and mausoleum of Turkmenbashi – the first president of Turkmenistan. Lunch at the Ahal-Teke horse farm (show, horse riding, possible riding on purebred Akhal-Tekes). After lunch, transfer through the sands of the Karakum Desert to the gas crater Darvaza (300 km, 5-6 hours). Upon arrival before sunset – accommodation in a yurt camp and barbecue dinner at the "Gates of Hell." An incredible mesmerizing spectacle, a sea of fire from hundreds of gas torches burning for over 50 years in a huge pit 20 meters deep and 60 meters in diameter.
3
Darvaza-Shavat Border Crossing
Transfer by jeep to the Uzbek border, checkpoint "Shavat" (320 km, 6-7 hours, poor road). Lunch on the way in Dashoguz (not included in the price). Border crossing (1-1.5 hours). Transfer to Khiva (50 km, 1 hour). Accommodation at the hotel. Rest.
Tour price from
$ 760
(9,272,000 UZS)
Included
Visa support (Invitation letter, State registration, Travel Pass)
Transportation according to the program by car or SUV depending on the terrain
Accommodation in a double room at a hotel with breakfast (2 nights)
Accommodation in private yurts (please note: 2 people per yurt) (includes sleeping mat, sleeping bag, pillow, dining table, and chairs), including breakfast and barbecue dinner (1 night)
Accompanying English-speaking guide/translator
Entrance tickets to the sites listed in the program
Bottled drinking water during the trip (1.5 liters per person per day)
Not Included
Visa for Turkmenistan $85 + $4 per person, issued at Ashgabat International Airport (subject to change)
Migration tax in Turkmenistan $10 + $4 per person, payable at Ashgabat International Airport (subject to change)
PCR tests upon arrival $33 per person (subject to change!)
Tourist tax per night, charged at hotels upon departure $2 per person per night (mandatory)
Meals
Fees for photo/video shooting in historical parks and museums
Tips for local guide and driver
Souvenirs and other personal items
All other expenses and services not mentioned in the "Included" section
Important Notes for All Travelers
Please bring only cash in US dollars for local expenses in Turkmenistan; no euros or credit cards
Please be aware that our agency staff will need to take your original passport for several hours for registration purposes
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Tour price UZS/per
Tour price USD/per
2
10,492,000
860
3
9,760,000
800
4
9,516,000
780
5
9,394,000
770
6
9,272,000
760
Ask the operator for group (more than 6 people) and seasonal prices
