Turkmenistan · Geological Wonders

2-Day Turkmenbashy Tour from Ashgabat with Yangi Kala Canyons

2 Days Round trip from Ashgabat Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the colourful Turkmen bazaar in Turkmenbashy
  • 02 Visit Turkmenbashy's new international seaport and museum
  • 03 Admire the fiery red rock formations of Yangi Kala Canyons
  • 04 Enjoy a barbecue-style lunch near the canyons

Embark on a 2-day journey from Ashgabat to Turkmenbashy to experience Turkmen culture through its colourful bazaar, museum, and new international seaport. Continue to the striking Yangi Kala Canyons, where fiery red rock formations create one of Turkmenistan's most remarkable natural wonders. The tour also includes meals, accommodation, and a barbecue-style lunch by the canyons.

Continue to the striking Yangi Kala Canyons, where fiery red rock formations create one of Turkmenistan's most remarkable natural wonders.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Ashgabat, Turkmenbasi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fly from Ashgabat to Turkmenbashy and Explore the City

  • Catch your flight to Turkmenbashy from Ashgabat Airport with your Turkmenbashy tour guide.

  • Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.

  • Have lunch at the hotel.

  • Then, head out to explore the city and get introduced to Turkmen culture.

  • Visit the colourful Turkmen bazaar, a new international seaport, and a museum.

Overnight at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Yangi Kala Canyons Excursion and Return to Ashgabat

  • After breakfast at the hotel, check out.

  • Drive to the Yangi Kala Canyons.

  • Upon arrival at the canyons, admire the red rocks that form the canyons, called "Yangi Kala" in the local language, which means "fiery fortress." The name was given due to the predominant red colour of the rocks.

  • Have a barbecue-style lunch.

  • Transfer back to Turkmenbashy Airport and catch your flight to Ashgabat.

  • Upon arrival, catch your flight home.

fiery red rock formations of Yangi Kala Canyons, colourful Turkmen bazaar

Where this trip takes you

fiery red rock formations of Yangi Kala Canyons, colourful Turkmen bazaar

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ashgabat 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Registration

  • Accommodation (twin or double)

  • Turkmenbashy tour guide

  • Comfortable transport

  • Meals

  • Entrance fee

  • All transfers

  • Daily 1.5 lt water

  • Fee for using cameras on monuments

  • Insurance

What's Not Included

  • Visa fee

  • Migration tax ($12 + $2)

Know before you go

  • The tour is available from 01 Mar to 15 Nov.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Ashgabat.

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