4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS

4 Days — 4 Nights Turkmenistan Tour

📍 Destinations: Ashgabat – Kow Ata Underground Lake — Darvaza Gas Crater – Ashgabat — Ancient Merv — Farap
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🗓 Day 1: Darvaza Gas Crater – The «Gates of Hell»
✈️ Arrival in Ashgabat – Meet & greet at the airport, transfer to hotel.
🍽 Breakfast at the hotel. And Check out hotel
🚘 Drive to Kow-Ata Underground Lake (85 km, ~1.5 hours).
💦 Visit Kow-Ata Underground Lake – A natural thermal lake inside Bakharden Cave.
🚗 Drive to Darvaza Gas Crater (280 km, ~4 hours).
🏜 Stop at Erbent Desert Village – Experience the nomadic lifestyle.
🔥 Arrive at Darvaza before sunset:
• Witness the surreal glow of the «Gates of Hell.»
• Enjoy a BBQ dinner under the stars.
⛺ Overnight camping near the crater.
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🗓 Day 2: Ashgabat – The White Marble City
🌅 Early breakfast & drive to Ashgabat (280 km, ~4 hours).
🏛 Sightseeing tour of Ashgabat:
• 🏛 Independence Monument – One of the city’s iconic landmarks (118m).
• ⭐ Arch of Neutrality – A 95m-high monument with a golden statue of Turkmenbashi.
• 🌳 Independence Park – A vast park with fountains & recreational areas.
• 🏆 Magtymguly Square – The main city square dedicated to the great poet.
• 💍 Palace of Happiness – The iconic Wedding Palace with a unique geometric design.
• 📜 Constitution Tower – Built to commemorate the Turkmen Constitution.
🛍 Visit to «Berkarar» Shopping Center – A major shopping & entertainment hub.
🎡 Tour of «Alem» Cultural Center – One of the tallest Ferris wheels in a covered structure.
🏨 Overnight in Ashgabat.
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🗓 Day 3: Ancient Merv – UNESCO World Heritage Site
🍽 Early breakfast & drive to Mary (320 km, ~5 hours).
🏺 Explore the ancient ruins of Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site):
• 🕌 Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar – Dedicated to the Seljuk Empire’s ruler.
• 🏰 Greater & Lesser Kyz Gala – Ancient fortresses with unique corrugated walls.
• 📜 Mausoleum of the Ashab Brothers – A 15th-century religious complex.
• 🏛 Yusuf Hamadani Mosque – A key historical & religious monument.
• ⛪ Mausoleum of Muhammad Ibn Zayd – An 11th-century shrine.
🏡 Visit «Ancient Turkmen Hearth» Guesthouse:
• Experience traditional Turkmen hospitality.
• 🐪 Camel riding experience.
🏨 Overnight in Mary.
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🗓 Day 4: Departure
🍽 Breakfast at the hotel.
🚘 Transfer to the Turkmen-Uzbek border (Farap).
👋 End of the tour.
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✅ Tour Inclusions:
✔️ Accommodation: 3-star Hotels in Ashgabat & Mary + Camping at Darvaza.
✔️ Meals: Daily breakfast, plus BBQ(veg) dinner at Darvaza.
✔️ Transport: Comfortable private vehicle & professional driver.
✔️ Guided Tours: English-speaking guide.
✔️ Invitation letter (visa support).
Price does not include:
❌ Entries fees (pays in airport)
❌ Visa fee ~ 50$ — 100$
❌ Migration Services fees ~ 14$
❌ Covid Test ~ 25$ — 35$
❌ Extras, not indicated in inclusions (like photo and video charges at sights)