Enter and exit points: Arrive Turkmen-Uzbek border, depart from Ashgabat International Airport
Route: DASHOGUZ – KUNYA URGENCH – DARVAZA – ASHGABAT – MARY – ASHGABAT – BAKHARDEN – GOKDEPE – ASHGABAT
Trip plan:
Day | Itinerary | Activities | Accommodations & Notes |
Day 1 | DASHOGUZ – KUNYA URGENCH – DARVAZA | Meet tourists at the Turkmen-Uzbek border, transfer to Kunya Urgench. Tour around the ancient city of Kunya–Urgench (UNESCO world heritage center) – the capital of Khorezmshahs III–XVI cc. During the tour, visit the Mausoleum of Najm al–Din al -Kubra, Tyurabek Khanum, Il–Arslan, Tekesh Ibn Hadzhibey, the highest minaret in Central Asia Kutlyg Timur. Lunch Transfer to Darvaza Gas Crater. Exploration of the destination. Dinner. Barbeque – smoked veggies, meat, “Tunche” tea (tea on fire). Overnight in tent camp. | 4 WD Transport Lunch – at local restaurant Dinner |
Day 2 | DARVAZA – ASHGABAT | Breakfast. Transfer to white marbled Ashgabat. Transfer to hotel for accommodation and rest. Lunch. Ashgabat city tour. Visiting: Carpet Museum, Park of Neutrality, Arch of Neutrality, Park of Independence, Monument of Independence, Gulistan bazaar Dinner. Transfer to hotel | 4 WD Transport Sedan Breakfast – in tent camp Lunch – local restaurant in Ashgabat Dinner – local restaurant in Ashgabat Overnight in 4* hotel |
Day 3 | ASHGABAT – MARY | Breakfast. Move to Mary Transfer to hotel for accommodation and rest. Lunch. Tour around the ancient city of Merv (UNESCO world heritage center) – the Mausoleum of Soltan Sanjar, Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Yusup – hamadani, Ibn Zeid Mausoleum Dinner. Mary city tour. Transfer to hotel. | Sedan Breakfast – local restaurant in Ashgabat. Lunch – local restaurant in Mary. Dinner – local restaurant in Mary. Overnight – in 3* or 4* hotel |
Day 4 | MARY – BAKHARDEN – GOKDEPE – ASHGABAT | Breakfast. Move to BAKHARDEN Enter the cave with underground lake KOW ATA Lunch Transfer to horse farm in Gokdepe, exploring pureblooded Akhal – Teke horses. Show program with horses and Turkmen hospitality. Transfer to Ashgabat Dinner Transfer to hotel | Sedan Breakfast – at the hotel Lunch – Barbeque – smoked veggies at Kow Ata Overnight in 4* hotel |
Day 5 | ASHGABAT | Transfer to International Airport of Ashgabat | Sedan |
Price of the tour |
Group of: – 2 people |
Price per person: 790 USD |
Total : 1580 USD |
INCLUDED: | NOT INCLUDED: |
Tour package (LOI, Register fee., permit fee) Hotel stay with twin/DBL accommodation (3 nights) Overnight in tent (1 night) English speaking Guide (5 days) Transport with driver (5 days) Transfers during all route All entry tickets Daily water Breakfast, lunch and dinner during all tour Fee for using cameras on monuments | Visa fee 70-85$ Migration tax 15$ PCR test at the airport 30$ Early check in/Late check out Extra meal, services Early check-in Private expenses, gratuities Insurance |