Turkmenistan · Geological Wonders

3-Day Ashgabat and Darwaza Tour with Akhal-Teke Horses

3 Days Round trip from Ashgabat Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Meet the proud Akhal-Teke horses at a local horse farm
  • 02 Explore Ashgabat's main attractions on an evening city tour
  • 03 Visit Kov-Ata's underground lake, warm year-round at +33 to +38°C
  • 04 Admire the spectacular Darwaza Gas Crater and stop at a small nomadic village

Land in Ashgabat and discover some of Turkmenistan's most memorable highlights, from the proud Akhal-Teke horses to the capital's main attractions. Continue to Kov-Ata's underground lake and the spectacular Darwaza Gas Crater, with a stop at a small nomadic village along the way. Enjoy authentic local tea, a barbecue lunch, and a picnic-style dinner before returning to Ashgabat for departure.

Stop at a small nomadic village, and in the evening, observe the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater while enjoying a picnic-style dinner.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Baherden, Ashgabat, Darvaza
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Akhal-Teke Horse Farm and Evening Ashgabat Tour

  • Meet the local Ashgabat tour guide at Ashgabat International Airport.

  • Transfer to the hotel.

  • Visit the horse farm to explore the Turkmen people's pride: Akhal-Teke horses.

  • Take a traditional tea break.

  • Return to Ashgabat.

  • Visit the main tourist attractions in the evening, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Kov-Ata Underground Lake and Darwaza Gas Crater

  • After breakfast, drive to Kov-Ata (Bakharden Underground Lake).

  • Have a barbecue lunch.

  • Continue to the Darwaza Gas Crater, located north of Ashgabat.

  • Stop at a small nomadic village, and in the evening, observe the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater while enjoying a picnic-style dinner.

  • Transfer back to Ashgabat.

Overnight at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Departure from Ashgabat

  • After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for your departure.

End of the program.

Akhal-Teke horses, Kov-Ata (Bakharden Underground Lake), Darwaza Gas Crater

Where this trip takes you

Akhal-Teke horses, Kov-Ata (Bakharden Underground Lake), Darwaza Gas Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ashgabat 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Invitation

  • Registration

  • Accommodation (twin or double)

  • Camping tents with sleeping bags

  • Ashgabat tour guide

  • Comfortable transport

  • Meals (full board) during the whole route

  • Entrance fees

  • All transfers

  • Daily 1.5 L water

  • Fees for using cameras at monuments

  • Insurance

What's Not Included

  • Visa fee

  • Migration tax ($12 + $2)

Know before you go

  • Bakharden Underground Lake: The total length of the cave in which the lake is located is 250 m, the lake itself is 75 m long, 8 m to 23 m wide, and up to 14 m deep. The water temperature is +33 to +38°C all year round.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ashgabat International Airport
Tour start
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Ashgabat.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $98.50 — $394.00
Double Sharing $98.50 — $197.00

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