Day 01
Arrival in Ashgabat and Darvaza Gas Crater Adventure
- Arrive at Ashgabat International Airport and proceed with visa formalities at the airport.
- Complete the mandatory COVID test at the airport if required, payable in cash in US dollars.
- Allow approximately two hours for arrival procedures, including baggage claim.
- Begin the guided city tour of Ashgabat.
- Visit Old Nisa Fortress, the ancient capital of the Parthian Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a professional guided tour.
- Continue sightseeing through Ashgabat and walk along the Health Trail in the surrounding mountains.
- Visit major landmarks including the Neutrality Monument, Independence Monument, Ferris Wheel, Wedding Palace, Television Tower, and other notable sites showcasing the city's white marble architecture.
- Drive north toward the Karakum Desert in the afternoon.
- Continue toward the Darvaza area and visit the Water Crater, Clay Crater, and Gas Crater.
- Arrive at the Darvaza Gas Crater before sunset to experience the changing colors of the flames.
- Enjoy a picnic-style dinner at the desert camp near the crater.
- Observe the dramatic glow, heat, and sound of the burning crater after dark.
Overnight stay at the desert camp.
