Turkmenistan Tour Packages

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PROGRAM – 1
Customized Private Turkmenistan Trip with Daily Departure | 05 Nights / 06 Days
Ashgabat – Mary – Darvaza – Ashgabat

DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: Arrival in Ashgabat, Airport pick up
Welcome to take our Turkmenistan private tour with daily departure, which can be tailored to meet your individual interests. You will enjoy a more personalized experience as the trip is only for your private party, with no other people.
Your tour guide and the driver will wait for you at the arrival hall of Ashgabat airport and then escort you to the hotel. No itineraries are arranged for the rest of the day.
Overnight in Ashgabat.
Accommodation: Sport Hotel (4 Stars)

DAY 02: Ashgabat highlight tour
In the morning, we will pay a visit to Nissa ancient city where walls, paths and houses of two thousand years ago are still preserved. Then, we will return to Ashgabat downtown and enjoy beautiful cityscapes. Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan with many delicately designed gardens, lawns and fountains. Besides, we’ll appreciate cultural relics at the National History Museum and then visit the world’s largest indoor Ferris Wheel. Other highlights we’ll stop by are the Wedding Palace Viewpoint, Earthquake Memorial, Independence Park, Neutrality Arch and Ertogrul Ghazi Mosque. Finally, send you back to the hotel.
Overnight in Ashgabat.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sport Hotel (4 Stars)

DAY 03: Drive to Mary, Mary tour with Ancient Merv Historical Park
Today we’ll head for Mary which is 4 hours’ drive away. On the way, we’ll make stopover at Anau Mosque ruins and the remains of Abiverd Silk Road Town. Once we arrive in Mary, we’ll go sightseeing at the Ancient Merv Historical Park to feast eyes on the oldest city remains in Central Asia. Then, we will drive back to downtown and visit Russian Orthodox Church and Bazaar. After enjoying all these attractions, we will guide you to a local hotel and help you check in.
Overnight in Mary.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mary Hotel (4 stars)

DAY 04: Fly back to Ashgabat and have a short visit, Drive to Darvaza
After breakfast, you will be accompanied by the tour guide to fly from Mary back to Ashgabat. Upon arrival, we are going to feel Turkmen folklore at local bazaar, and then enjoy marvelous handicrafts at the National Carpet Museum.
Our Darvaza gas crater tour officially starts this afternoon. We will spend 4 hours driving to Darvaza and visit a desert village midway. Remember to bring your camera, for the giant gas crater with fire burning is so impressive that people nickname it the Door to Hell. This evening we will arrange barbecue for dinner and tents for overnight camping.
Overnight in Darvaza.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt Camp

DAY 05: Drive to Dashoguz, Visit Kunya Urgench Historical Park, Fly back to Ashgabat
After 4 hours’ drive, we will arrive at Kunya Urgench Historical Park, which used to be the most prosperous area and the very cultural center in Central Asia. Now, many monuments of the 11th-16th century are reminders of the great architectural achievements people made at that time. After, our guide will accompany you to fly back to Ashgabat and get to the local hotel. The flight duration is about 50min.
Overnight in Ashgabat.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sport Hotel (4 Stars)

DAY 06: Departure from Ashgabat, Airport see off
Your 6-day Turkmenistan tour comes to an end. We’ll transfer you to Ashgabat International Airport and see you off.
Our professional travel consultant is very happy to customize this private tour to your needs. Don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you!
Meals: Breakfast

Tour Ends

Includes

• Accommodation 
• 5 nights accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
• Sport Hotel (4 stars)
• Mary Hotel (4 stars)
• Yurt camp
• Flights – Domestic airline tickets Mary – Ashgabat and Dashoguz – Ashgabat
• English speaking tour guides per itinerary.
• 5 breakfasts at the hotel and 1 dinner
• Airport pick-up and see-off services.
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle.

Excludes

• International flight into and out of Turkmenistan.
• Tips for guides and drivers.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Turkmenistan visa fee.

Hotels

City	Nights	Hotels
Ashgabat	02
Mary	01
Darvaza	01
Ashgabat	01

 

Private Tour	Price Per Person
02 Pax	USD PP
Single Supplement	USD Per SGL

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PROGRAM – 2
Explore Turkmenistan | 03 Nights / 04 Days
Ashgabat – Mary – Darvaza – Ashgabat

DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: Ashgabat
Arrival in Ashgabat International airport. You will be met by our representatives and transfer to hotel.
Morning drive to visit Nissa fortress -the Sanctuary of Parthian Kings. UNESCO declared fortress a World Heritage Site in 2007. Nissa described as one of the first capitals of the Parthians. It was founded by Arsaces I (reigned c. 250 BC – 211BC), and reputedly the royal necropolis of the Parthian Kings, although it has neither been established that the fortress at Nissa was a royal residence or a mausoleum. The ruins of ancient settlement Nissa are located 18 km from Ashgabat at Bagyr village. Drive to visit Turkmenbashy Ruhy Mosque in Kipchak (the largest mosque in Central Asia).
Then you will have Ashgabat city tour. You will see Presidential Palace, Ruhyyet Palace, Wedding Palace, modern “Yildyz” Hotel, Ferries Wheel, Constitution Monument, Arch of Neutrality, Monument and park of Independence, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Ashgabat 2017 Sports and Housing facilities.
Overnight at a hotel.

DAY 02 : Mary
BF at hotel. Morning drive to Mary. You also see ruins of Seyitjemalledin mosque in Anau. The mosque was built in 1456, when Abu-ibn-Kasim Baber Bahadurkhan ruled in Khorasan (1446-1457). Construction of the mosque was financed by Bahadurkhan’s vizier, Muhammed Hudaidot, who also selected a site of construction–near the grave of his father, sheikh Jemaleddin, a native of Anau. The square central hall (with the sides of 10.5 meters) was crowned with a dome. In later periods, the Seyit-Jemaleddin mosque was partially reconstructed. By the nineteenth century, the subsidence of land had already damaged the building heavily, and during the 1948 Ashgabat earthquake it was destroyed completely. Now, only lower parts of the portal and some fragments of the walls are extant.
On the way visit Abiwerd that was once an important trading town of North Khorasan. It was a key link on the Great Silk Road between Nisa and Merv, and also enjoyed ties in Nishapur, across Kopetdag Mountains to the south.
Drive to Merv to explore ancient Merv – “Queen of the world”, was one of the most important capitals of Islam along with Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus. Sightseeing of ancient Merv includes Greater Kyz Gala & Lesser Kyz Gala (VI-VII), Complex of Askhabs (VIII-XIV), Erk Gala (VI BC), Gyaur Gala (IV BC), Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex, Sultan Sanjar mausoleum, Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum. After sightseeing transfer to Mary airport for back flight to Ashgabat.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03 : Darvaza
BF at Hotel. Drive to visit Carpet Museum, one of the best in Central Asia featuring designs from the Tekke, Yamud, Sarik and Chodor tribes. The Turkmen carpet museum is one of the cultural centres of Turkmenistan, where about 2000 carpet exhibits, including rare ones, are exhibited. For example, the museum has the smallest carpet to wear keys, as well as the world’s largest hand carpet with a total area of 301 m², which was woven in 2001, and in 2003 it was added to the Guinness Book of Records. Lunch, after drive to Darwaza burning Gas Crater (268km) dubbed by locals as “The Door to Hell”. The Darwaza area is rich in natural gas. While drilling in 1971, Soviet geologists tapped into a cavern filled with natural gas. The ground beneath the drilling rig collapsed, leaving a large hole with a diameter of 70 meters. To avoid poisonous gas discharge, it was decided the best solution was to burn it off. Geologists had hoped the fire would use all the fuel in a matter of days, but the gas is still burning today. In the evening watch the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater. BBQ dinner at Gas Crater.  Drive back to Ashgabat. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04 : Ashgabat
BF at Hotel.  Drive to Kowata underground lake which is located 107 km from Ashgabat. The Turkmen name Kow-Ata means “father of caves”. This underground area seems like a magnificent auditorium: the overall length of the cave is 230 m, its height reaches 20 m, and its width is at some points 57 m. The bottom of the cave is covered with lumps of dissolved limestone (stalagmites), and its warm and gushing water is clear and emerald colored. The water has a constant temperature of 33-37°C. (You should swim in the lake, very useful for your body).
After drive to Gokdepe fortress that was attacked in December 1880 by Russian Empire Army. The siege of Gokdepe lasted 23 days, after which the city was taken by storm. Visit Geokdepe Mosque (Saparmyrat Hajy) that was built in 1995 to commemorate the defeat and is noted for its mint-turquoise blue colored roof and white marble structure.
Later drive to visit Horse Farm to see a national proud of Turkmen people – Akhalteke horses, the nicest horses in the world. 5000 years ago, Turkmens begin breed Akhalteke horses. The World’s unique breed was never mixed with other breeds. Such illustrious Emperors like Alexander the Great, Darius I desired to own Ahalteke horses. There are over 35 beautiful horses in the farm. Per superstition, every sick person who touches an Ahalteke horse will get well soon.
Transfer to the Ashgabat International airport.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Sport 4*BB hotel – 4 nights
• Mary – Ashgabat
• Escort English speaking guide service
• Breakfast at hotel
• BBQ Dinner at Darvaza
• Transportation throughout the tour

Excludes

• Travel Insurance
• International flights
• Cost of Turkmen visa & border fees (70 – 100 USD)
• Payment for photo and video
• Tips for guide and driver
• Medical insurance
• Services not shown in the program

Hotels

City	Nights	Hotels
Ashgabat	01
Mary	01
Darvaza	01

 

Private Tour	Price Per Person
02 Pax	USD PP
Single Supplement	USD Per SGL

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PROGRAM – 3
Tailor-Made Best Turkmenistan Tour with Daily Departure & Private Guide | 08 Nights / 09 Days
Ashgabat – Mary – Darvaza – Dashoguz – Turkmenbashi – Ashgabat

DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: Arrival in Ashgabat
Welcome to take our Turkmenistan private tour with daily departure, which can be tailored to meet your individual interests. You will enjoy a more personalized experience as the trip is only for your private party, with no other people.
Your tour guide and the driver will meet you at Ashgabat International Airport after you retrieve your luggage and clear the customs. Then, you will be led to the hotel.
Overnight in Ashgabat.
Accommodation: Sport Hotel (4 stars)

DAY 02: Ashgabat city tour
Today’s tour starts with a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nissa. Nissa ancient city was built in the 3rd century BC and served as the capital of Parthian Empire (247 BC-224 AD). Then, we will get back to Ashgabat downtown area and explore this ‘white city’, as marble tiles are widely used on government, commercial and residential buildings. Attractions we’ll visit one by one include the National History Museum, Ferris Wheel, Wedding Palace Viewpoint, Earthquake Memorial, Independence Park, Neutrality Arch and Ertogrul Ghazi Mosque.
Overnight in Ashgabat.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Sport Hotel

DAY 03: Drive to Mary, Mary tour with Ancient Merv Historical Park
In the morning, we will spend 4 hours driving to Mary. Along the way, we will visit the Anau mosque ruins and the remains of Abiverd Silk Road Town. After arrival in Mary, we will tour Ancient Merv Historical Park and discover how it affected the economy and politics of Central Asia as a stronghold on the ancient Silk Road. Then, we will have a look at Russian Orthodox Church and the thriving Bazaar. At the end of today, you will be escorted to the hotel.
Overnight in Mary.
Meals: Breakfast

Accomodation: Mary Hotel (4 stars)
DAY 04: Fly back to Ashgabat and have a short visit, Drive to Darvaza
Today your tour guide will accompany you to travel back to Ashgabat by air, and then visit local bazaar and the National Carpet Museum. In the afternoon, we will drive 4 hours to Darvaza, which is 280km (175mi) away, and visit unique desert villages along the way. The destination in Darvaza is a giant gas crater, commonly known as the Door to Hell. It was accidentally found by Soviet geologists during a drilling operation in 1971. They ignited the hole to prevent the leakage of toxic gas, and the fire keeps burning till now. The 4th day of your best Turkmenistan tour will be topped off with BBQ and camping experience.
Overnight in Darvaza.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Yurt camp

DAY 05: Drive to Dashoguz, Kunya Urgench tour from Dashoguz
Today, it will take us 4 hours to drive to Kunya Urgench Historical Park in Dashoguz. Kunya Urgench, named Gurganj in ancient times, was the capital of Khorzam (1142-1231), as well as an important trading city of the Silk Road in Central Asia. The well-preserved mosque, minaret and mausoleums are eye-openers. After the sightseeing, you will be led to Dashoguz downtown and check in the hotel.
Overnight in Dashoguz.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dashoguz Hotel

DAY 06:  Fly to Turkmenbashi, Turkmenbashi city tour
Today you will be accompanied by your tour guide to fly to Turkmenbashi. After landing, you will be led to visit local bazaar, train station and unique buildings in downtown area such as the Palace of Culture and the Eternal Flame. Then, you will be escorted to Awaza resort and check in the hotel.
Overnight in Turkmenbashi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Yelken Yacht Club Hotel.

DAY 07: Trip to Yangikala prehistorical canyon
After breakfast, we will take the car for about 3.5 hours to Yangikala prehistorical canyon region. Our guide will accompany you to go hiking there and enjoy lunch at Gozli Ata pilgrim site. Then we will travel back to the hotel in Turkmenbashi.
Overnight in Turkmenbashi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accomodation: Yelken Yacht Club Hotel.

DAY 08: Take a flight to Ashgabat
Today we will return to Ashgabat by plane in 1h. Then, you will be led to the hotel. To fully enjoy the Turkemenistan private tour, the afternoon will be left for your own arrangements. Shopping for souvenirs is popular among tourists.
Overnight in Ashgabat.
Meals: Breakfast
Accomodation: Sport Hotel

DAY 09: Departure from Ashgabat, Airport see off
According to your departure flight, we will send you to the airport and see you off.
Our professional travel consultant is very happy to customize this private tour to your needs. Don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you!
Meals: Breakfast

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Accommodation –
• 8 nights accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
• Sport Hotel (4 stars)
• Mary Hotel (4 stars)
• Yurt camp
• Dashoguz Hotel
• Yelken Yacht Club Hotel
• Domestic airline tickets Mary/ Ashgabat and Dashoguz/ Turkmenbashi/ Ashgabat.
• English speaking tour guides per itinerary.
• 8 breakfasts at the hotel, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
• Airport pick-up and see-off services.
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle.

Excludes

• International flight into and out of Turkmenistan.
• Tips for guides and drivers.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Turkmenistan visa fee.

Hotels

City	Nights	Hotels
Ashgabat	02
Mary	01
Darvaza	01
Dashoguz	01
Turkmenbashi	02
Ashgabat	01

 

Private Tour	Hotels
02 Pax	USD PP
Single Supplement	USD Per SGL

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PROGRAM – 4
Tashkent to Ashgabat| 08 Nights / 10 Days
Tashkent – Khiva – Darvaza – Ashgabat – Mary – Ashgabat

DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: Tashkent
Xush kelibsiz! Welcome to the largest city in Central Asia. Tashkent blends Russian and Uzbek style, with extravagant mosques that sit alongside modern highways and Soviet monuments. Your adventure begins with an important welcome meeting at 6 pm today. If you arrive in Tashkent with time to spare, maybe take a walk to see some of the contemporary architecture that sets this city apart from other Silk Road destinations.
Overnight in Tashkent.

DAY 02: Tashkent/Overnight Train
This morning, embark on a city tour to explore the city of Tashkent. Visit the Amir Timur Square in the center of the city, spend time wandering Chorsu Bazaar. The main building is topped by an impressive dome, and the market sells pretty much everything you could imagine, and plenty of things you couldn’t. Explore the fantastically decorated metro stations which were only allowed to be photographed from 2018 and visit Khast Imom Complex which houses one of the oldest copy of Qur’an, a UNESCO heritage itself. Have some free time in the afternoon and maybe stock some snacks for your overnight train, departing around 4:30pm. Pick up a good book, put on some music, and watch the world goes by and the scenery changes.

DAY 03: Khiva
Arrive at Urgench around 7:30am and transfer to colourful Khiva (45 minutes). Many global powers have laid claim to this city over the centuries, from khans to Silk Road traders and the Soviet Union. Get acquainted with Khiva on a tour of this walled-city after breakfast. See the incredible blue-tiled Kalta Minor Minaret and the Mohammed Amin Khan Madressa. Explore the Kuhna Ark, the ‘citadel within a citadel’ which once housed the Khan and his family in the 17th century, then get a good look at this attractive city from the Ak-sheikh Baba Observatory. Finally, visit the Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum, a complex constructed in honour of the famous 13th-century poet, craftsman and fighter. A popular pilgrimage site, the mint-coloured dome that tops the main mausoleum is stunning. Visit the towering Islom Hoja Minaret, the tallest building in Khiva. Explore Juma Mosque, the roof of which is propped up by 212 wooden columns and designed to let in sunlight. If you want a peek at Uzbek luxury, look no further than the Tosh-Hovli Palace, which was built in the first half of the 19th century. Wander through elaborately decorated courtyards connected by labyrinthian corridors. Don’t miss out on the magic hour when the sun’s setting and find a good spot for the sunset over this ancient city. The evening is yours to spend.
Overnight in Khiva.

DAY 04: Darvaza
Say goodbye to Uzbekistan and cross the border into Turkmenistan at Khodjeyli (Xo‘jayli). Meet the new leader who will be your key to local secrets, food and highlights for the rest of your journey. Continue your journey to Darvaza Crater with a change to 4WD for the rough road conditions. This astounding 70-metre-wide hole in the Karakum Desert is permanently aflame. Soviet oil prospectors started drilling in 1971 expecting to find oil, and the ground collapsed to form the crater. Worried about the gas released into the air, they deliberately set the crater on fire to burn off the excess, expecting it to last a few weeks. As you’ll see today, they were wrong, and the crater has been burning ever since. Watch the sunset over the ‘Door to Hell’ from your nearby camp, and enjoy a Turkmenistan-style barbecue for dinner.
Overnight in Darvaza.

DAY 05: Yerbent – Ashgabat
Hit the sand again in the 4WD, making the 4-hour drive to Ashgabat with a stop along the way at the tiny settlement of Yerbent. The community here live primarily in yurts that are tucked between the sand dunes.
Check out the local monument that pays tribute to the group of socialists that died in the Basmachi Revolt in 1931, then continue to Ashgabat. Little is left of the original Russian Imperial city as most of it was destroyed in a massive earthquake in 1948, and today the city centre is a bizarre mix of futuristic and outrageous public buildings. Get a sense of Ashgabat old and new with a tour that takes in both the ancient settlement of Nisa and the National Museum of Turkmenistan.
Enjoy a free afternoon in this mind-bending city. Look out for the ornate, golden telephone booths, screens broadcasting official ceremonies on a loop and imposing statues of the president.
Overnight in Ashgabat.

DAY 06: Ashgabat
Take a full day to wrap your head around this desert city on an immersive guided tour taking in the four pointed minarets atop the Ertugrul Gazi Mosque and the the extravagant Independence Monument. This sculpted park is filled with statues of Turkmen heroes (and controversial politicians) that line paths that lead to a golden dome and a (surprise!) massive minaret. From this lavish ode to Turkmen identity, continue to the Neutrality Arch, which despite its name has a provocative history. Then travel outside of the city to the Turkmenbashy Ruhi Mosque, the mausoleum of former Turkmen leader Saparmurat Niyazov. Next stops is to the the Horse Breeding Complex and Hippodrome of Ashgabat for the world famous Akhal-Teke horses. You’ll visit the horse concur here where you’ll see this precious species of horse and learn fro a local staff member of the work they do to breed and train the horses here. Then heading further out of town to the ruins of Anau. The crumbling remains of the medieval mosque still attract the devout, who come to pray and make offerings. After a day full of sightseeing, maybe spend the evening relaxing at your hotel.
Overnight in Ashgabat.

DAY 07: Mary
Rise and shine for the 5-hour drive to Mary (pronounced ‘Mah-rih’). The somewhat ostentatious displays of wealth in the city can be traced to the long-running gas and cotton industries. Stop en route for lunch and to roam through the ruins of Abiverd. This fascinating archaeological site was an important trading town from 652 AD until the 12th century, and you can still see ancient shards of pottery scattered on the ground. Arrive in Mary in the afternoon and settle into your hotel.
Overnight in Mary.

DAY 08: Merv – Mary
Take a 40-minute drive to Merv, also known as Margiana or Margush, and enjoy some time to explore Turkmenistan’s most recognised site. This sprawling World Heritage site is home to numerous walled structures from various periods spread across a 1200-hectare area. See impressive columns smoothed by wind and time at the Greater Kizkala and walk hills that were once the fortress walls of Erk Kala. While not the most impressive visually, Gyaur Kala dates to 400 BC and has a fascinating history. Spend some time exploring these relics of grand empires and then return to Mary for a free afternoon. Maybe visit the Mary Regional Museum. Housed in a palace of white marble, the museum features archaeological displays and exhibitions on traditional Turkmen life and culture.
Overnight in Mary.

DAY 09: Ashgabat
Glittering Ashgabat awaits your return today, so make the 5-hour return drive to the City of White Marble. Enjoy a free afternoon to spend as you wish before an optional dinner with your travel group.
Overnight in Ashgabat.

DAY 10: Ashgabat
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the hotel at any time.

TOUR ENDS

Includes

• Accommodation
• Hotel (7 nights), Camping (1 night), Overnight Train (1 night)
• 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
• Private vehicle , 4×4 vehicle , Metro , Taxi , Overnight Train

Excludes

• International flights are not included
• Insurance is not included.
• Other activities and services not included

Hotels

City	Nights	Hotels
Tashkent	01
Khiva	01
Darvaza	01
Ashgabat	02
Mary	02
Ashgabat	01

 

Private Tour	Hotels
02 Pax	USD PP
Single Supplement	USD Per SGL