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LocationAshgabat
ActivityMultiDay
Duration8 days / 7 nights
Travelers2–12
$1,490per person

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Grand Turkmenistan Discovery

The ultimate 8-day journey through Turkmenistan, covering all the country's highlights in one seamless adventure. Explore the futuristic marble city of Ashgabat, the ancient Silk Road cities of Merv and Kunya-Urgench (both UNESCO), the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater, the dramatic Yangykala Canyon, the Caspian coast, and the remote Köýtendag mountains. You will travel by 4x4, domestic flights, and even an overnight train, experiencing the incredible diversity of landscapes, history, and culture. This is the perfect choice for travelers who want to see it all.

Journey Highlights

Explore the futuristic white-marble city of Ashgabat and the ancient ruins of Old Nisa (UNESCO)
Discover the UNESCO Silk Road cities of Merv and Kunya-Urgench
Witness the eternal flames of the Darvaza Gas Crater and sleep in a desert yurt camp
Marvel at the dramatic Yangykala Canyon with its colorful "Fiery Fortresses"
Relax on the Caspian Sea coast and in the Avaza resort zone
Visit the Dinosaur Plateau and swim in the Kow-Ata underground lake in Köýtendag
See the legendary Akhal-Teke horses at a stud farm
Experience an overnight train journey through the Karakum Desert

Inclusions & Exclusions

English-speaking guide throughout
All transport (4x4 vehicles, domestic flights, overnight train)
7 nights (hotels + yurt camp + guesthouse)
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Entrance fees to all sites and museums
Visa support: Letter of Invitation (LOI) and registration
Bottled water throughout
24/7 emergency support

International flights
Visa and migration fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Ashgabat

Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport. Meet-and-greet with guide. Transfer to hotel. Evening welcome dinner. Overnight in Ashgabat.

Day 2

Ashgabat City Tour

Full-day guided city tour: Independence Monument, Neutrality Arch, «Alem» Cultural Center, Carpet Museum, National Museum, and Tolkuchka Bazaar. Lunch at local restaurant. Dinner. Overnight in Ashgabat.

Day 3

Nisa · Ashgabat → Mary

Morning visit to Parthian Nisa — UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important archaeological sites in Central Asia. Return to Ashgabat. Afternoon flight to Mary. Check-in at hotel. Dinner. Overnight in Mary.

Day 4

Ancient Merv · Silk Road

Full-day tour of Ancient Merv — UNESCO site: Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Kiz Kala, Erk Kala, Gyz Gala, and the Silk Road caravanserai. Picnic lunch. Afternoon: visit to the Merv History Museum. Dinner. Overnight in Mary.

Day 5

Mary → Dashoguz → Kunya-Urgench

Morning flight from Mary to Dashoguz. Transfer to Kunya-Urgench (1 hour). Guided tour of the UNESCO site: Kutlug Timur Minaret, Turabek Khanum Mausoleum, and Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum. Lunch. Dinner. Overnight in Kunya-Urgench.

Day 6

Dashoguz → Darvaza Crater

Morning flight to Ashgabat. Afternoon departure to the Karakum Desert. Stop at the village of Yerbent. Arrival at the Darvaza Gas Crater before sunset. Dinner and overnight at a desert camp near the crater.

Day 7

Darvaza → Ashgabat

Sunrise photo session at the crater. Breakfast at camp. Return drive to Ashgabat. Free afternoon in the capital. Farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant. Overnight in Ashgabat.

Day 8

Departure from Ashgabat

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for departure flight. End of tour.

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