A journey filled with the stunning night view of Ashgabat, the historical Ahal-Teke horses, the monuments that symbolize Turkmenistan, modern shopping centers, the unquenchable fire of Darvaza – also known as the Gates of Hell – and the historical traces of Ancient Merv.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Ashgabat
Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport. Meet your driver and local tour guide. Transfer to hotel. City tour of Ashgabat: National Museum of Turkmenistan, Parthian Fortresses of Nisa, Berkarar Shopping Center. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Ashgabat
Morning visit to the Monument of Neutrality. Continue to the National Turkmen Carpet Museum, Alem Indoor Ferris Wheel, and the “Halk Hakydasy” memorial complex. In the evening, enjoy the night view of Ashgabat. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Ashgabat – Ahal
Morning visit to the Gypjak Memorial Complex. Drive to horse ranch in Gokdepe and ride Ahal-Teke horses. Visit Kow-ata Underground Lake (cave in Kopetdag mountains). Return to Ashgabat. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Ashgabat – Darvaza
Visit “White City Ashgabat” Park. Drive to Darvaza via Yerbent village. Explore the Darvaza Gas Crater (Gates of Hell) and surrounding craters of Gas, Water, and Mud. Overnight at nomadic yurt camp.
Day 5: Darvaza – Ashgabat
Return to Ashgabat. City tour: Wedding Palace, Monument of the Constitution, Monument of Independence, and Arkach Shopping Center. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Ashgabat – Mary & Bayramaly
Drive to Mary & Bayramaly. Transfer to hotel. After a short rest, explore the ancient city of Merv. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Mary & Bayramaly – Ashgabat International Airport
Return to Ashgabat. Transfer to airport for departure. End of the tour.
Thank you for traveling with us!
Letter of invitation
Accommodation (hotels + yurt camp)
Breakfasts
English-speaking local guide (other languages available on request)
Travel insurance
Transport services
24/7 customer support for a stress-free journey
Turkmenistan visa (issued at airport/border checkpoint)
Immigration tax (at airport/border checkpoint)
COVID-19 testing (at airport/border checkpoint)
International flights