Free cancellation
Activity Turkmenistan
3 Day Tour Shavat Darwaza Gas Crater Ashgabat Merv Farap
3 days
Free cancellation
Private tour
About this activity
Explore Silk Road ruins, marble luxury, and the "Gates of Hell"—a surreal journey of history and fire. This tour blends ancient UNESCO heritage with the world's most unique modern architecture.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–14
- Audio guide
- Russian, English, Turkish
- Guide
- Russian, English, Turkish
- Written guide
- Russian, English, Turkish
- Operated by
- tstravels
Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: fees for using cameras on monuments
- Included: Private transportation
- Included: 1 night at camp
- Included: accomodation
- Included: Tour package (LOI, Register fee., permit fee)
- Included: tickets to museums
- Included: Daily water
- Included: Guide – 3 days
Not included
- Not included: Visa fee paid on site
- Not included: Migration tax paid on-site
- Not included: Entrance fees: PCR-test paid on-site
- Not included: Meals
- Not included: services
- Not included: Private expenses
- Not included: gratuities
- Not included: Insurance
Itinerary
Day 1 · Dashoguz - Koneurgench – Darvaza Gas crater
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Dasoguz
10 hours
1 - Day, Dashoguz - Koneurgench – Darvaza Gas crater
Meet the guide at Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan. The meeting time (with guide) depends on what time you cross the border and perhaps after crossing the border you will have to take a Covid-test costing 35$ US dollars per person. Сash payment in US dollars.
Upon arrival to the border point go through custom procedures and drive to Koneurgench province historical reserve. Тhe trip will take approximately 1.5 hours by car.
KoneUrgench (UNESKO 2005) ancient capital of Khorezm.
Visit mausoleums of II Arslan and SoltanTekesh, Nejmeddin Kubra, Soltan Ali, Turabek –Khanum (12th c), the mausoleum of Turabek Khanum, the Kutlug Timur Minaret and etc.
Darvaza – Gas Crater, which is a huge flaming crater.
Visit the Gas Crater.
Stay in a camp with tasty catering – dinner at picnic style, the perfect way to enjoy this highlight.
Overnight at the camp in the yurt.
3-star Hotel
Day 2 · Darvaza – Ashgabat
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Ashgabat
10 hours
Day 2: Darvaza – Ashgabat
-Early morning breakfast at the camp.
- Departure from the camp, travel time is 4 hours.
-Before reaching Ashgabat we can visit the Eastern Bazaar, shopping and buying national souvenirs.
- Visiting Saparmyrat Turkmenbashy Ruhy Mausoleum and Mosque in Gypjak city.
- Ashgabat City Tour
- Transfer to a hotel, check in and short rest a sightseeing tour of Ashgabat.
-The highest flagpole in the world at 133 meters –(in the Guinness Book).
- Olimpic city (in the Guinness Book).
-Monument and park of Independence.
- Magtymguly monument and park.
- Arch of Neutrality.
-Ferris wheel (in the Guinness Book) you can ride on.
-Earthquake victims complex.
-Wedding palace.
-The sculptural ensemble depicting the founder of the Turkmen nation Oguzkhan and his six sons.
- International Airport (in the Guinness Book).
- Ertogrul Gazy (Turkish) mosque.
- Evening visit to one of the city shopping and entertainment centers – Berkarar, Arkach and etc.
- Overnight at the hotel.
camp
Day 3 · Ashgabat – Mary or Merv – Farap border
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Stop 1
10 hours
Ashgabat – Mary or Merv – Farap border.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
-Departure from the hotel from Ashgabat to Mary city.
- Short Mary city tour.
- visit an Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
One of the major archaeological sites of Central Asia, Merv played an important part in the development of the Silk Road for more than 2 000 years.
On the territory of Merv there are unique fortresses that belong to different eras.
They differ in size and degree of preservation.
Erk-kala (VI century BC), Gyaur- kala (III century), Kyz-kala (VI century), Sultan-kala (XI century), Abdullakhan-kala (XV century), Bairamalikhan-kala (presumably eighteenth century).
- Drive (by car) to the Lebap province , to Farap border.
- Arrival to Farap border point.
Crossing border.
End of the tour.
3-star Hotel
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan
End point
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At the end of tour will drive (by car) to the Lebap province , to Farap border post for crossing border.
Pickup points
Meet the guide at Shavat-Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan, The meeting time (with guide) depends on what time you cross the border.
At the end of tour will drive (by car) to the Lebap province , to Farap border post for crossing border.
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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