
During the 8-day Highlights of Turkmenistan tour you will see the monuments of legendary Merv and ancient Nisa, visit archaeological excavations in Gonur and reserve of eastern medieval architecture in Kunya-Urgench. In addition, you will learn about the unique culture and way of life of semi-nomads in the Karakum Desert and visit the picturesque village of Nohur isolated from civilization by Kopet Dag Mountains and Yangikala - the red-orange canyons, known for its stunning views and places of pilgrimage.
Tour itinerary:
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6 hours
- Road transport as per program per AC road vehicle (2x2) or AC jeep (2x4 or 4x4) depending on terrain (3-seater or 5-seater vehicles);
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included; (please note that rooms offered in Oguzkent Hotel are with court yard view, rooms with city view are available at additional cost);
- Utensils and necessary equipment for staying in tents (sleeping bags, sleeping mats, pillows, dining table, chairs);
- Cold camp breakfast, cold picnic lunches and hot camp dinners;
- Simple camp cooking services (no separate cook); dining equipment and tools (seating arrangement, cutlery, etc.);
- English speaking tour leader;
- Sightseeing tour program in each city;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class ticket for flight Mary-Ashgabat;
- Economy class ticket for flight Dashoguz-Ashgabat;
- Economy class ticket for flight Ashgabat-Turkmenbashi-Ashgabat;
- Visa support for Turkmenistan tourist visa;
- Porter services on the tour;
- Bottled water 1.5l per person a day.
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- A tax of 2 USD per night, paid to the hotel upon check out;
- Consular fees for tourist visa and Turkmenistan migration tax (14 USD);
- Personal travel insurance;
- Alcoholic and soft drinks during meals indicated in the table above;
- Camera usage fees at historical parks and museums;
- Souvenirs and other personal items;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Excess luggage charges.
Accommodation:
Ashgabat - 3 nights | |
Sport, Ak-Altyn, Grand Turkmen | Nusay, Oguzkent |
Mary - 1 night | |
Mary or similar | Mary or similar |
Darvaza - 1 night | |
Tents (optional alternative: yurt shared with other group members) | Tents (optional alternative: yurt shared with other group members) |
Turkmenbashi - 1 night | |
Charlak | Seyrana, Charlak |
Yangikala - 1 night | |
Camping or a pilgrim house | Camping or a pilgrim house |