Explore Turkmenistan Four Days From Darvaza to Ashgabat

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4 days (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 4 more

Experience the best of Turkmenistan on a thrilling 4-day journey from the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater to the dazzling white-marble capital of Ashgabat. Enjoy a magical BBQ dinner beside the legendary “Door to Hell,” explore UNESCO sites like Nissa and Ancient Merv, and meet the world-famous Akhalteke horses. You’ll not only see these magnificent animals — you’ll have the chance to ride one while wearing traditional Turkmen attire, feeling the spirit of a true Turkmen horseman. This is your chance to step into the culture, the history, and the adventure of Turkmenistan in the most authentic way possible.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Dear travelers, you can reach us and specify you pick up and drop off locations before and after the tour, and discuss any suggestions about the tour.

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Meeting point

Our driver will pick you up from the location and driver will have lead traveler's name printed on paper.

End point

If you want end point can be changed depending on your final hotel location. Just you will have to let us know where you want to go at the of the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1 – Shavat → Darvaza Gas Crater

    1 stop
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    Darvaza Gas Crater

    07:30–08:45 – Drive to the Turkmen border at Shavat. 09:00–10:00 – Meet your Turkmen guide, complete border procedures, and begin your desert adventure. 10:15–15:30 – Drive deep into the Karakum Desert toward Darvaza (280 km). Enjoy photo stops among endless sand dunes. 15:30–17:30 – Experience Darvaza Gas Crater, the surreal flaming pit that has burned since 1971. Perfect time for photography as daylight turns to golden hour. 18:00–19:30 – BBQ dinner under the desert sky — one of the most unforgettable evenings of the trip. 20:00 – Overnight at Darvaza (camp-style, desert atmosphere guaranteed!).

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Day 2 – Darvaza → Ashgabat City Tour

    1 stop
  • 2
    Ashgabat

    07:00–08:00 – Breakfast with crater views — a true bucket-list moment. 08:00–13:00 – Scenic drive to Ashgabat (280 km). 13:00–14:00 – Hotel check-in & lunch. 14:30–18:00 – Full City Tour of Ashgabat: - Nissa Fortress (UNESCO) – ancient Parthian capital - Akhalteke Horse Farm – meet the world’s most elegant horses - Spiritual Mosque – one of Central Asia’s largest - Presidential Palace & Ruhyyet Palace (photo stops) - Wedding Palace – futuristic architecture at its best - Earthquake & WWII Memorials - Ertugrul Gazi Mosque – inspired by Ottoman design -Arch of Neutrality & Independence Park 18:30–19:30 – Optional: Ride the Alem Indoor Ferris Wheel, a Guinness record-holder. 20:00 – Overnight in Ashgabat.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Day 3 – Ashgabat → Mary → Ancient Merv (UNESCO)

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mary

    07:00–08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel. 08:00–14:00 – Drive to Mary with a stop at Abiverd, an ancient Silk Road settlement (30 min). 14:00–15:00 – Hotel check-in & lunch. 15:30–18:30 – Explore Ancient Merv: Walk the ruins of a city once called “Queen of the World.” Visit key sites: Sultan Kala, Gyz Kala, Great Kyz Kala, Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar, and more. Your guide will bring to life the glory days of the Seljuk Empire. 19:00 – Overnight in Mary.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Day 4 – Mary → Turkmenabat → Farap Border

    1 stop
  • 4

    07:00–08:00 – Breakfast and check-out. 08:00–12:00 – Drive to Turkmenabat. 12:00–12:45 – Cross the Farap border via the Amudarya River Bridge. 14:00 Transfer to Bukhara

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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