Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Day Kunya-Urgench and Darvaza Gas Crater Tour from Shavat

2 Days Round trip from Шават Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Kunya-Urgench and its historical monuments
02 Visit the Mausoleum of Turabek-Khanum, the Mausoleum of Il-Arslan, and the Dash Mosque
03 Admire the towering Kutlug Timur Minaret, one of Central Asia's tallest minarets
04 Drive across the vast and arid Karakum Desert for a scenic adventure
05 Witness the spectacular Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as "The Door to Hell"
06 Enjoy a traditional barbeque dinner and spend time around a fire pit under the stars

Experience an unforgettable 2-day journey from the Shavat border through the cultural and natural wonders of Turkmenistan. Discover the UNESCO-listed city of Kunya-Urgench, where centuries-old mausoleums, intricate Islamic architecture, and the towering Kutlug Timur Minaret reveal the region's rich history. Journey across the vast Karakum Desert to witness the blazing Darvaza Gas Crater, famously known as "The Door to Hell," and enjoy a traditional barbeque dinner under the stars.

Experience an unforgettable 2-day journey from the Shavat border through the cultural and natural wonders of Turkmenistan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dasoguz, Kunya Urgench, Khiva, Karakum Desert, Darvaza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Shavat Border, Kunya-Urgench and Darvaza Gas Crater

Cross the Shavat border and meet the Turkmen guide and driver.
Drive to Kunya-Urgench and explore the UNESCO-listed ancient capital of Khorezm.
Visit the Mausoleum of Turabek-Khanum.
Admire the Mausoleum of Il-Arslan.
See the Kutlug Timur Minaret.
Explore the Dash Mosque.
Drive through the Karakum Desert to reach the Darvaza Gas Crater (approximately 6-7 hours).
Arrive at the burning gas crater known as "The Door to Hell."
Enjoy a barbeque dinner in a yurt camp.
Spend time by the fire pit and enjoy the view of the blazing crater until departure time.
Transfer to the train station to board the night train to Dashoguz.

Overnight on the train.

Day 02