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A 4-Day Tour: Ashgabat, Darvaza & Ancient Merv Adventure

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Location:
Turkmenistan
Tour Type:
Adventure Tour

Overview

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.

Itinerary

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.
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Included:

  • 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

Excluded:

  • Turkmenistan visa (issued at airport/border checkpoint)

  • Immigration tax (at airport/border checkpoint)

  • COVID-19 testing (at airport/border checkpoint)

  • International flights

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