4-Day Tour of Ashgabat, Mary, Dashoguz, Kow-Ata And Darvaza in Turkmenistan
Highlights
Ashgabat, Mari, Darvaza, Dasoguz
Locations Covered
Ashgabat, Mari, Darvaza, Dasoguz
architectural, archaeological, camping
Group Tour
4 Days
Easy
Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish
Languages
Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish
Description
Discover the highlights of Turkmenistan in a 4-day tour, starting with Ashgabat's iconic landmarks like the highest flagpole and Olympic city. Explore the Museum of History and Ethnography, then journey to the UNESCO-listed Ancient Merv with its Seljuk period mausoleums. Enjoy a swim in Kow-Ata Underground Lake and witness the stunning Darvaza Gas Crater, with a unique dinner experience by its flames.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Ashgabat
- Arrive at Ashgabat International Airport.
- Visit the Museum of History and Ethnography of Turkmenistan (1-2 hours)
Explore Ashgabat city highlights:
- The world's highest flagpole.
- Olympic city and Neutrality tower
- Magtymguly Monument and park
- Ferris wheel and Wedding palace
- Memorial Complex "People's Memory"
- Ertogrul Gazy Mosque
- Visit Gulistan Bazaar
- Evening visit to shopping centres: Berkarar, Arkach
Overnight stay in Ashgabat
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Day 2: Mary City & Ancient Merv
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drive to Mary City (2 hours)
- Visit Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site) from 12:00 to 15:00.
- Explore Seljuk period mausoleums: Sultan Sanjar and Muhammed ibn-Zeyd.
- Mary city tour from 16:00 to 18:00.
- Return to Ashgabat from 18:00 to 20:00.
Overnight stay in Ashgabat
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Day 3: Kow-Ata Underground Lake & Darvaza Gas Crater
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Kow-Ata underground lake in Baharden village.
- Visit the Mausoleum and Mosque of Turkmenbashy Ruhy.
- Continue to Darvaza Gas Crater (4-hour drive)
- Observe the gas crater, enjoy dinner near the crater, and experience the spectacular view
Overnight stay in yurts at Darvaza Camp.
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Day 4: Darvaza to Dashoguz & Border Crossing
- Breakfast at the camp.
- Transfer to the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border (4-hour drive).
- Cross the border and end of the tour.
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.
Price
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| 3 to 4 | /person |
| 5 to 12 | /person |
| 13 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 4 | /person |
| 5 to 12 | /person |
| 13 to 20 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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