8 Day Cultural & Nature Tour of Turkmenistan

Itinerary

Day 1 (Ashgabat)

Activities:

  1. City tour of Ashgabat
  2. Transfer to hotel
  3. Check-in and short rest
  4. Visit Anau Tamdyr Lezzeti (traditional clay oven bakery)
  5. Visit the vibrant Russian Bazaar
  6. Visit Magtymguly Monument
  7. Drive to Chuli (Gala) recreation center in the mountains for dinner and relaxation
  8. Overnight in Ashgabat hotel

Accommodation and notes:

  • 4WD transport
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Dinner at local restaurant
  • Overnight in 4-star hotel

Day 2 (Ashgabat — Bakharden — Serdar)

Activities:

  1. Breakfast at hotel
  2. Morning departure from Ashgabat
  3. Visit Archman health resort and Ak Ishan historical site
  4. Experience hot springs (Yyly Suw)
  5. Transfer to Serdar (Gyzylarbat)
  6. Overnight in Serdar hotel

Accommodation and notes:

  • 4WD transport
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Lunch in Bakharden local restaurant
  • Dinner in Bakharden local restaurant
  • Overnight in Serdar hotel

Day 3 (Serdar — Bakharden — Ashgabat)

Activities:

  1. Breakfast at hotel
  2. Visit Nohur mountain village
  3. Explore local traditions and Love Mountain (Söýgi dagy)
  4. Visit Kow-Ata underground lake (optional swimming)
  5. Visit Gökdepe Mosque and Museum
  6. Visit Akhal-Teke Horse Farm
  7. Return to Ashgabat
  8. Overnight in Ashgabat hotel

Accommodation and notes:

  • 4WD transport
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Lunch in Gokdepe local restaurant
  • Dinner in Ashgabat local restaurant
  • Overnight in 4-star hotel

Day 4 (Ashgabat — Mary)

Activities:

  1. Breakfast at hotel
  2. Transfer to Mary
  3. Check-in at hotel
  4. Visit Ancient Merv ruins (UNESCO site), including Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
  5. City tour of modern Mary
  6. Overnight in Mary hotel

Accommodation and notes:

  • 4WD transport
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Lunch in Mary local restaurant
  • Dinner in Mary local restaurant
  • Overnight in Mary hotel

Day 5 (Mary — Ashgabat)

Activities:

  1. Breakfast at hotel
  2. Return transfer to Ashgabat
  3. Check-in at hotel
  4. City tour
  5. Overnight in Ashgabat hotel

Accommodation and notes:

  • 4WD transport
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Lunch in Ashgabat local restaurant
  • Dinner in Ashgabat local restaurant
  • Overnight in 4-star hotel

Day 6 (Ashgabat)

Activities:

  1. Breakfast at hotel
  2. City tour of Ashgabat
  3. Overnight in Ashgabat hotel

Accommodation and notes:

  • 4WD transport
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Lunch in Ashgabat
  • Dinner in Ashgabat
  • Overnight in 4-star hotel

Day 7 (Ashgabat — Darvaza)

Activities:

  1. Breakfast at hotel
  2. City Tour
  3. Afternoon transfer to Darvaza Gas Crater
  4. Dinner at the crater (BBQ, smoked vegetables, fire-brewed tea)
  5. Overnight in yurt camp near the Darvaza Crater

Accommodation and notes:

  • 4WD transport
  • Lunch in Ashgabat
  • Dinner at Darvaza crater
  • Overnight in yurt camp

Day 8 (Darvaza — Dashoguz)

Activities:

  1. Breakfast at yurt camp
  2. Morning transfer to Dashoguz (Uzbekistan border)
  3. End of tour

Accommodation and notes:

  • 4WD transport
Price of tour
Group of 1 pax: 1660 USD
Group of 2 pax: 1330 USD
Group of 10 pax: 970 USD
INCLUDEDNOT INCLUDED
1. Tour Package (LOI, Register fee, permit fee)
2. Hotel stay with single accommodation
3. Overnight in tent
4. English speaking guide
5. Transport with driver
6. Transfer during all route
7. All entry tickets
8. Daily unlimited water
9. All breakfasts during the tour
10. Breakfast and dinner at Darvaza
11. Camera/Video fees at monuments
1. Visa fee (depends on citizenship) USD
2. Migration tax 15$
3. PCR Test at the airport 30$
4. Early check-in/Late check-out
5. Extra meal, services
6. Private expenses, gratuities
7. Insurance

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