
The Discover Ancient Turkmenistan tour program includes virtually all the interesting places of Turkmenistan. You will see modern Ashgabat, whose attractions were entered into the Guinness Book of World Records several times, visit the ruins of the world's oldest settlements – Nisa, Merv, Gonur, peers of the first civilizations. You will also make a journey to the heart of the Karakum Desert – Gas crater in Darvaza. Furthermore you will spend a day in picturesque Nohur village in highland, visit pilgrimage sites, veiled from the eyes of the world in the Kopet Dag Mountains, relax alone with nature in the scenic canyons of the Yangikala and host of other sights.
Tour itinerary:
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 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;
- 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 Ashgabat-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.
- International flights;
- 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;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Souvenirs and other personal items;
- Excess luggage charges.
Accommodation:
Ashgabat - 6 nights | |
Sport, Ak-Altyn, Grand Turkmen | Nusay, Oguzkent |
Darvaza - 1 night | |
Tents (optional alternative: yurt shared with other group members) | Tents (optional alternative: yurt shared with other group members) |
Mary - 1 night | |
Mary or similar | Mary or similar |
Yangikala - 1 night | |
Camping or a pilgrim house | Camping or a pilgrim house |