Discover the highlights of Turkmenistan on a 3-day journey from Ashgabat to the ancient city of Kunya-Urgench. Explore Ashgabat’s impressive monuments, museums, parks, and squares, visit historic Gökdepe and a private Akhal-Teke horse stable, and experience the traditional village of Yerbent. Travel across the Karakum Desert to the spectacular Darvaza Gas Crater, spend a night at a desert camp, and finish your adventure exploring the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ancient Kunya-Urgench before continuing to the Uzbekistan border.
The tour combines the highlights of Turkmenistan, including an Ashgabat city tour, Gökdepe Fortress, the Saparmurat Haji Mosque, a visit to an Akhal-Teke horse stable, the traditional village of Yerbent, the spectacular Darvaza Gas Crater, and the UNESCO-listed Ancient Kunya-Urgench.
The tour starts with a pickup at Ashgabat International Airport. It ends with a transfer to the Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan border at either the Kunya-Urgench–Khojaeli or Dashoguz–Shavat crossing, depending on your onward travel plans.
On the first night, you will stay at the Sport Hotel in Ashgabat. The second night is spent at a tent camp near the Darvaza Gas Crater, offering an authentic desert experience in the Karakum Desert.
We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, lightweight clothing, sun protection, a hat, personal toiletries, and any necessary medications. For the desert night, it is also advisable to bring a light jacket or warm layer as temperatures can change considerably after sunset.
Yes. The itinerary is designed to finish in northern Turkmenistan, with a transfer to either the Kunya-Urgench–Khojaeli or Dashoguz–Shavat border crossing. This makes it convenient for travelers planning to continue their journey into Uzbekistan.