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Turkmenistan. White marble city and fiery crater.


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).
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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.
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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

person Tour price UZS/person Tour price USD/person
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

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