2-Day Tour To Explore Turkmenistan Darvaza Gas Crater
Highlights
Ashgabat
rural, camping, Desert
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish
Languages
Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish
Description
Embark on a 2-day adventure to witness the captivating Darvaza Burning Gas Crater, famously known as "The Door to Hell." Drive through the scenic Karakum desert, stopping at the charming Erbent Village. Spend the evening marvelling at the spectacular gas crater and enjoy a BBQ dinner (additional cost). The next day, return to Ashgabat, concluding your unique journey.
Itinerary
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Ashgabat Darvaza Gas Crater
- Afternoon drive to Darwaza burning Gas Crater (3.5 h) dubbed by locals as "The Door to Hell". The Darwaza area is rich in natural gas. While drilling in 1971, Soviet geologists tapped into a cavern filled with natural gas. The ground beneath the drilling rig collapsed, leaving a large hole with a diameter of 70 meters. To avoid poisonous gas discharge, it was decided the best solution was to burn it off. Geologists had hoped the fire would use all the fuel in a few days, but the gas still burns today. En route, we cross the Karakum desert and will stop in the small desert village of Erbent. In the evening, watch the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater. BBQ dinner (not including tour price) at Gas Crater.
Overnight in camp.
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Darvaza Gas Crater - Ashgabat
- After breakfast, drive back to Ashgabat. Tour End
Picnic-style breakfast (not including tour price)
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 20 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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