2-Day Turkmenistan Adventure from Khiva to Darvaza Gas Crater and Ashgabat
Highlights
Ashgabat, Khiva, Darvaza
nature, sightseeing, Desert
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
English, French, Italian, Russian
Languages
English, French, Italian, Russian
Description
Experience the best of Turkmenistan on a captivating 2-day itinerary from Khiva. Visit the ancient city of Koneurgench to explore its historic mausoleums and monuments. Journey across the vast Karakum Desert to witness the spectacular Darvaza Gas Crater, famously known as the "Gates of Hell," and spend a night in a traditional yurt under the stars. On day two, discover the modern capital Ashgabat, renowned for its impressive white marble buildings, cultural museums, and iconic landmarks.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Khiva – Koneurgench – Darvaza Gas Crater
- Transfer early morning to the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan border at Shavat – Dashoguz.
Complete border formalities at both checkpoints and cross the 1.5 km neutral zone.
Meet your Turkmen guide and begin the journey to Koneurgench (96 km, approximately 1.4 hours).
Visit key historical sites including the Mausoleum of Nadzhimetdin Kubra, Mausoleum of Mongolian princess Torebeg-Hanym, Minaret Kutlug-Timur, and Mausoleum Arslan II.
Spend about one hour on the sightseeing tour.
Drive through the vast Karakum Desert towards the Darvaza Gas Crater (280 km, approximately 6 hours).
Arrive at the Darvaza Gas Crater, set up camp near the crater.
Enjoy a delicious fire-cooked dinner beside the glowing crater, known as the "Gates of Hell."
Spend the night in a traditional yurt at the campsite.
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Day 2: Darvaza Gas Crater – Ashgabat
- Have a camp-style breakfast in the morning.
Depart at 8:00 AM and drive to Ashgabat (275 km, approximately 4 hours).
Explore Ashgabat, the capital city famous for its abundant white marble buildings.
Visit the National Museum of History to learn about Turkmenistan’s heritage.
See the Monument of Neutrality, Presidential Square, and Ertugrul Gazi Mosque.
Walk through the recently-built Independence Park.
At 6:00 PM, transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for onward travel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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