
This 10-day tour to Turkmenistan includes all country’s major cities with all its modern wealth and heritage of the ancestors. In addition you will enjoy the grandeur of the Karakum Desert crossed by the tour route, and along with that you will stay on the edge of gas crater, called by the locals as «The Gate to Blazes». The tour program full of events will not make you feel bored, because historical sites alternate with natural landscapes and large cities with picturesque villages.
Tour itinerary:
In the afternoon depart to Darvaza gas crater located in the middle of Karakym desert with visit of Kekirdek (270 km, 4 h.). Arrive at the crater, set up the camp. Enjoy a delicious fire-cooked meal for dinner near the burning gas crater. Overnight in tents.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 2 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
- All transfers: 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3 pax by 5 seat minivan; 4-8 pax by 14 seat minibus; 9-20 pax by 35 seat bus or two minibuses; 20 pax and more by 55 seat bus; 4WD vehicle on days 4-6;
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, gender or couple shared homestay room, shared 2-person tent, shared 4-person sleeper coach (all including breakfast);
- Utensils and necessary equipment for staying in tents (sleeping bags, sleeping mats, pillows, dining table, chairs);
- Meals (4 dinners) in locations where no public dining options are available (Nohur, Dehistan, train and Darvaza);
- English speaking tour leader;
- Sightseeing tour program in each city;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class domestic tickets for flights Turkmenbashi-Ashgabat, Dashoguz-Ashgabat-Mary-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;
- Consular fees for Turkmenistan tourist visa;
- Migration card paid upon arrival on the border 14 USD;
- A tax of 2 USD per night, paid to the hotel upon check out;
- Travel insurance;
- Photo/video fees;
- Tips for local guide and driver;
- Souvenirs and other personal items;
- Excess luggage charges;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Other not mentioned expenses;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated.
Accommodation:
Ashgabat - 4 nights | |
Sport, Ak-Altyn, Grand Turkmen | Nusay, Oguzkent |
Mary - 1 night | |
Mary or similar | Mary or similar |
Serdar - 1 night | |
Chinar | Chinar |
Balkanabat - 1 night | |
Nebitchi | Nebitchi |
Turkmenbashi - 1 night | |
Charlak | Seyrana, Charlak |
Darvaza - 1 night | |
Tents (optional alternative: yurt shared with other group members) | Tents (optional alternative: yurt shared with other group members) |