4-Day Turkmenistan Heritage Tour from Dashoguz to Farap

Meet your guide at the Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan. You may need to take a COVID test after crossing the border, costing US$35 per person, payable in cash in US dollars.

After arrival at the border, complete customs procedures and drive to the Koneurgench Historical Reserve. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours by car.

Explore Koneurgench (UNESCO 2005), the ancient capital of Khorezm.

Visit the Mausoleums of II Arslan, Soltan Tekesh, Nejmeddin Kubra, Soltan Ali, and Turabek-Khanum (12th century), as well as the Kutlug Timur Minaret.

Drive 270 km (4-5 hours) through the desert to the Darvaza Gas Crater.

Enjoy the spectacular view of the Gas Crater at sunset.

Observe the crater during daylight and at night, feel the heat, and listen to the sound of the giant oven.

Have a picnic-style dinner with tasty catering at the camp.

Overnight stay at the yurt camp.

Have breakfast at the camp.

Depart from the camp and travel 270 km to Ashgabat, a journey of approximately 4 hours.

On the way, visit the Eastern Bazaar (optional) for shopping and handmade national souvenirs.

Arrive in Ashgabat and transfer to the hotel for check-in and a short rest.

Begin your Ashgabat city tour, including the Old Nisa Fortress, the ancient capital of the Parthian Empire.

Explore the Health Trail in the mountains.

See the highest flagpole in the world at 133 metres, with the giant State Flag measuring 52 x 35 m and weighing 420 kg.

Visit Olympic City, the Monument and Park of Independence, Neutrality Tower, Magtymguly Monument and Park, and the Ferris Wheel, which holds a world record.

Explore the Memorial Complex "People's Memory," dedicated to earthquake and World War II victims.

Visit the Wedding Palace and the sculptural ensemble of Oguzkhan and his six sons, featuring 27 synchronised light fountains.

Pass by Ashgabat International Airport and Ertogrul Gazy Mosque.

Conclude with an evening visit to a shopping and entertainment centre such as Berkarar or Arkach.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Have breakfast at the hotel.

Continue the Ashgabat city tour.

Depart from Ashgabat to Mary and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Visit Ancient Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Merv played a key role on the Silk Road for over 2,000 years.

Explore the unique fortresses of Merv, which belong to different eras and vary in size and preservation: Erk-kala (6th century BC), Gyaur-kala (3rd century), Kyz-kala (6th century), Sultan-kala (11th century), Abdullakhan-kala (15th century), and Bairamalikhan-kala (presumably 18th century).

Return to Mary city.

Enjoy an evening detour with night illumination and visit one of the city's shopping and entertainment centres.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Have breakfast at the hotel.

Visit the Mary Museum of History and Local Lore in Mary Province.

Check out from the hotel.

Drive to Lebap Province, reaching Turkmenabat city in approximately 5 hours.

Arrive at the Farap border point.

Cross the border.

End of the tour.