Cultural Tour to Turkmenistan
Cultural Guided Private Tour to Turkmenistan: Embark on a thrilling journey through Turkmenistan, where ancient history meets natural wonders. Cross the border into this fascinating land, explore the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater, and marvel at the architectural beauty of Ashgabat. Visit the UNESCO-listed ruins of Old Nisa and Merw, experience local culture at bustling bazaars, and witness the grace of the famous Ahalteke horses. This tour offers a perfect mix of adventure, history, and cultural discovery!
Tour details
| Tour duration | 4 days / 3 nights |
| Tour date | Flexible |
| Tour type | Private |
| Tour itinerary | Khiva → BP Shavat/Dashoguz → Darwaza → Ashgabat → Mary → Merw → Turkmenabat → BP Farab/Alat → Bukhara |
| Tour language | English, Russian, Chinese, Italian |
| Tour category | Culture, Traditions, History, Hidden Gem |
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Khiva → BP Shavat/Dashoguz → Darwaza
(Sightseeing tour duration: 4-5 hours)
07:30 Meet our driver and drive to the border point Shavat-Dashoguz (Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan border point).
Arrive in Shavat-Dashoguz 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 Darwaza Gas Crater located in the middle of Karakym desert.
Arrive in Darwaza Gas Crater. Enjoy the BBQ dinner upon arrival. Overnight in Yurts.
Day 2: Darwaza → Ashgabat
(Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours; ≈3-4 hours of driving)
Breakfast at the Yurt Camp.
07:00 Drive to Ashgabat by passing Mud Crater and Water Crater.
Arrive in Ashgabat and check-in the hotel. Start sightseeing tour from National Museum, Nissa (UNESCO), Turkmenbashi Mosque, Independence Park, Nautrality Arch, Wedding Palace, Ferris Wheel, Makhtumkuli Park, Akhal Teke Horse Stable. Drop off at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Ashgabat → Mary
(Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours; ≈2-3 hours of driving)
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Start sightseeing tour. Visit Old Nissa Fortress (UNESCO), Spiritual Mosque, National Memorial Complex, Earthquake Memorials. Have a lunch. After lunch visit Akhal Teke Horse Hippodrome.
Drive to Mary. Arrive in Marry and check-in the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Mary → Merw → Turkmenabat BP → Farab/Alat → Bukhara
(Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours; ≈5-6 hours of driving)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start sightseeing tour. Visit local Central Bazaar, Juma Mosque, and the Russian-Orthodox Church. Drive to Ancient Merw. Arrive in Merw and check all sights around.
After visiting drive to the border point Farab-Alat (Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan border point) via Turkmenabat and cross it (go through formalities on both checkpoints).
On the Uzbekistan side our driver will meet you and drive to Bukhara. Drop off at the hotel. End of the tour.
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Children under 5 – free of charge
Children under 10 – half price
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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)
Yurts in Darwaza Gas Crater
All 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(breakfast and 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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