Charming Turkmenistan Private Tour
Charming Turkmenistan Guided Private Tour: Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkmenistan, where modern marvels meet ancient mysteries. Explore Ashgabat, the dazzling capital known for its grand architecture, gleaming white marble buildings, and rich cultural heritage. Then, venture into the heart of the Karakum Desert to witness the awe-inspiring Darwaza Gas Crater, famously known as the "Door to Hell" - a blazing natural wonder that has captivated travelers for decades. Join us for an extraordinary adventure, where history, nature, and modern luxury blend seamlessly for an experience like no other!
Tour details
| Tour duration | 4 days / 3 nights |
| Tour date | Flexible |
| Tour type | Private |
| Tour itinerary | BP Alat/Farab → Mary → Merw → Ashgabat → Darwaza → Ashgabat |
| Tour language | English, Russian, Chinese, Italian |
| Tour category | Culture, Traditions, History, Hidden Gem |
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Bukhara → BP Alat/Farab → Mary
(Sightseeing tour duration: 4-5 hours; ≈5-6 hours of driving)
07:30 Meet our driver and drive to the border point Alat-Farab (Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan border point).
Arrive in Alat-Farab border point and cross it (go through formalities on both checkpoints). STANTOURS driver and guide will meet you on the Turkmenistan side and transfer to Mary.
Arrive in Mary. Start sightseeing from the Mary Regional Museum. Visit Orthodox Church and Local Bazaar. Drop off at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Mary → Merw → Ashgabat
(Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours; ≈2-3 hours of driving)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Ancient Merw (UNESCO). After visiting Merw, drive to Ashgabat.
Arrive in Ashgabat and check-in the hotel. Start sightseeing half-day tour in Ashgabat. Visit Independence Park, Neutrality Arch, Wedding Palace, Ferris Wheel, Akhal Teke Horse Stable. Drop off at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Ashgabat → Darwaza → Ashgabat
(Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours; ≈7-8 hours of driving)
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Start sightseeing tour in Ashgabat. Visit Ancient Nissa (UNESCO), Turkmenbashi Mosque, National Museum, and Mukhtumkuli Park. Have a lunch.
After lunch drive to Darwaza Gas Crater through Mud Crater and Water Crater. Arrive in Darwaza. Enjoy BBQ for the dinner next to the Gas Crater. Enjoy the view and drive back to Ashgabat.
Arrive in Ashgabat. Drop off at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Departure from Ashgabat
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time. Transfer to Ashgabat Internation Airport according to the flight time.
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Traveling with children:
Children under 5 – free of charge
Children under 10 – half price
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Children under 5 – free of charge
Children under 10 – half price
Best price guarantee: if you find a lower price – we'll beat it!
Tour price includes
Turkmenistan Visa Support (LOI)
Accommodation based on standard double/twin room with breakfast (a lunch box for breakfast is possible for early departures on request at the Reception the day before)
All airport/border pick up/drop off services
All transportation services during the tour according to the itinerary
Local certified tour guide services according to the itinerary
Entrance tickets to all monuments and museums according to the itinerary
Meals in the Yurt Camp(dinner)
24 hour customer service
Tour price does not include
Lunches and dinners (to be paid directly by tourists at the places, except of those listed in "included")
Visa fees(to be paid directly by tourists at the place)
Migration tax(to be paid directly by tourists at the place)
PCR test
(to be paid directly by tourists at the place)
(to be paid directly by tourists at the place)
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