3-Day Turkmenistan Tour from Dashoguz to Ashgabat with Darvaza

• Meet the guide at the Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan. The meeting time depends on your border-crossing schedule. A Covid-test may be required after crossing, costing 35 USD per person, payable in cash.
• Complete customs procedures and drive approximately 1.5 hours to the Koneurgench historical reserve.
• Explore Koneurgench, the ancient capital of Khorezm and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
• Visit the mausoleums of II Arslan, Soltan Tekesh, Nejmeddin Kubra, Soltan Ali, and Turabek-Khanum, as well as the Kutlug Timur Minaret.
• Travel 270 km (4-5 hours) to the Darvaza Gas Crater.
• Enjoy the spectacular view of the flaming Gas Crater in the evening. Arrive after sunset to fully experience the glowing flames.
• Observe the crater during daylight and at night, feel the heat, and listen to the sounds of the giant oven.
• Have a picnic-style fire-cooked dinner at the camp.

Overnight stay in yurts at the camp under the starry sky.

• Have breakfast at the camp.
• Depart from the camp and drive 270 km to Ashgabat, approximately 4 hours.
• Optionally visit the Eastern Bazaar for shopping and buying handmade souvenirs.
• Arrive in Ashgabat and transfer to the Sport Hotel for check-in and a short rest.
• Begin the Ashgabat city tour with the historical Old Nisa fortress, the capital of the Parthian Empire and a UNESCO site since 2007.
• Explore the Health Trail in the mountains.
• See the world's highest flagpole at 133 meters, with the largest State Flag of Turkmenistan (52 x 35 m, 420 kg).
• Visit Olympic City, the Monument and Park of Independence, and the Neutrality Tower.
• Explore the Magtymguly Monument and Park, the Ferris Wheel, the Earthquake Victims Complex, the Wedding Palace, and the sculptural ensemble of Oguz Khan and his six sons.
• Pass by Ashgabat International Airport and visit the Ertogrul Gazy Mosque.
• Stroll through Gulistan Bazaar.
• Enjoy an evening detour of Ashgabat, including night illumination and a visit to one of the city's shopping and entertainment centers.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.

• Check out from the hotel.

• Enjoy free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

• Transfer to the airport.

• Board your flight to your next destination, for example, Istanbul.