4-Day Express Tour To Turkmenistan From Ashgabat
Highlights
Ashgabat, Mari
photography, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish
Languages
Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish
Description
Discover Turkmenistan in just four days, exploring Ashgabat, the ancient city of Merv, and the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater. Visit tribal cemeteries and pilgrimage sites in Nohur village while experiencing the best cultural and natural highlights. This concise itinerary allows you to maximise your time with a perfect blend of history, architecture, and natural wonders, giving a memorable introduction to Turkmenistan’s unique heritage and landscapes.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Ashgabat to Darwaza
- Meet your guide at Ashgabat International Airport.
- Complete visa formalities and take COVID test at the airport ($35).
- Explore Old Nisa archaeological site (UNESCO).
- Drive to Darwaza, stopping at Mud & Water gas craters.
- Visit Fiery Gas Crater. Overnight in a yurt near the crater.
Meals: Dinner
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Day 2: Darwaza to Ashgabat
Depart for Ashgabat in the morning.
Lunch in a traditional restaurant upon arrival.
Visit Nohur village in the Kopetdag mountains, exploring tribal cemeteries and pilgrimage sites.
Return to Ashgabat and overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3: Ashgabat to Merv and Back
- Start at 9:00, drive to Mary for a full day of sightseeing in Mary town and Merv History Park (UNESCO sites). Excursion to Merv, an ancient city that was a major center of international trade and crafts located on the Silk Road.
- Discover historical parks with Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Large and Small Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Gyaur Gala, and Keshk Fortress. Visit the Russian Orthodox Church.
- Drive back to Ashgabat. Overnight in the hotel.
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Day 4: Ashgabat City and Departure
- A sightseeing tour of Ashgabat city.
- Visiting the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque and Mausoleum in Gypjak city.Evening visit to one of the city's shopping and entertainment centers – Arkach and etc.
- Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport depend on your flight time.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 1 | /person |
| 2 to 5 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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