Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan · Desert Adventure

2-Day Koneurgench and Darvaza Gas Crater Tour in Turkmenistan

2 Days Round trip from Дашогуз Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Koneurgench
02 Witness the flaming Darvaza Gas Crater, the "Gates of Hell"
03 Experience a fire-cooked dinner and overnight stay in a traditional yurt
04 Traverse the vast Karakum Desert with its unique water and clay craters

Discover the ancient wonders of Turkmenistan on this 2-day journey through Koneurgench and the Karakum Desert. Explore Koneurgench, the ancient capital of Khorezm, with its mausoleums and the tallest minaret in Central Asia. Continue into the desert to witness the dramatic Darvaza Gas Crater, known as the "Gates of Hell," along with its unique water and clay craters. Enjoy a fire-cooked dinner and spend the night in a traditional yurt or tent under the starry sky, surrounded by unforgettable desert landscapes and natural phenomena.

Enjoy the spectacular view of the flaming gas crater in the evening.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dasoguz, Kunya Urgench, Karakum Desert, Darvaza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Koneurgench Monuments and Darvaza Gas Crater

Meet the guide at the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border and complete all formalities.
Take a Covid test if required (payment in cash in US Dollars).
Drive to Koneurgench, the ancient capital of Khorezm.
Visit mausoleums including Nejmeddin al Kubra, Tyurabek Khanum, Il Alp Arslan, Tekesh Ibn Hadzhibey, and the Kutlug Timur Minaret, the tallest in Central Asia.
Drive through the Karakum Desert to explore the Darvaza water, clay, and gas craters.
Enjoy the spectacular view of the flaming gas crater in the evening.
Have a fire-cooked dinner near the crater.

Overnight at the camp in a yurt or tent under the starry sky.

Day 02