Discover Ashgabat’s marble landmarks and museums, witness the blazing Darvaza “Gates of Hell,” and explore the ancient wonders of Merv on this unforgettable 4-day journey.
Day 1: Ashgabat
Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport. Meet your driver and local tour guide. Transfer to the hotel. City tour of Ashgabat: Monument of Neutrality, National Museum of Turkmenistan, and the Parthian Fortresses of Nisa. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Ashgabat – Darvaza (Gates of Hell)
In the morning, visit the Alem Indoor Ferris Wheel. Drive to Darvaza with a stop in Yerbent village. Arrive at the famous Darvaza gas crater (“Gates of Hell”) and explore the nearby gas, water, and mud craters. Overnight in a nomadic yurt camp.
Day 3: Darvaza – Mary & Bayramaly
Drive to Mary and Bayramaly. Upon arrival, rest before visiting the Ancient city of Merv. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ancient Merv. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Mary & Bayramaly – Ashgabat
Check out from the hotel and drive back to Ashgabat. Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for your onward international flight. 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