Door to Hell Turkmenistan Private Tour
Door to Hell Turkmenistan Guided Private Tour: Explore the Darvaza Gas Crater, a mesmerizing fire pit burning for over 50 years in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert. Join our exclusive tours to witness this surreal spectacle, camp under the stars, and experience the raw beauty of the desert.
Tour itinerary
Day 1: ... → Ashgabat (Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours)
Arrive in Ashgabat. STANTOURS driver will meet you at the Ashgabat International Airport (If you are arriving by an early morning flight, extra night at the hotel may be needed).
Start sightseeing from the Independence Park. Visit Ancient Nissa (UNESCO), National Museum, Neutrality Arch, Wedding Palace (viewpoint for taking pictures), Earthquake Memorial Complex, Stairs of Health, and Ertogrul Gazi Mosque. Drop off at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Ashgabat → Darwaza (Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Start sightseeing tour. Visit Horse Stable (possible to ride a horse) and Gulistan Bazaar.
After having a lunch, drive to Darwaza Gaz Crater. On the way visit Water Crater and Mud Crater.
Arrive to Darwaza and set up the camp. Enjoy a BBQ for the dinner near the burning crater.
Free time. Overnight at the Yurt Camp under the starry desert night.
Day 3: Darwaza → BP Dashoguz/Shavat
Camp-style breakfast.
06:30 Transfer to BP Dashoguz/Shavat (Turkmenistan/Uzbekistan border). Arrive to the border. End of the tour.
Transfer services from/to borders of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan can be arranged by request.
Transport
| Number of people | Vehicle Type |
| 1-2 | Sedan car with a/c (Toyota Avalon or similar), 4x4 car with a/c (Toyota Land Cruiser or similar) |
| 3-5 | Minivan with a/c (Toyota Sienna, Toyota Hiace or similar), 4x4 car with a/c (Toyota Land Cruiser or similar) |
Accommodation in Ashgabat
| Options | Hotels |
| Budget | Bagt Koshgi Hotel or similar |
| Standard | Sport Hotel or similar |
| Comfort | Archabil Hotel or similar |
*Hotel or hotel room upgrade is available by request
Tour price updated on May 25, 2025
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Tour price per person in EUR for 2025-2026 |
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Number of people |
Budget |
Standard | Comfort | ||
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1 |
1150 |
1230 |
1310 |
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2 |
710 |
750 |
790 |
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3 and more |
690 |
730 |
770 |
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Single supplement |
45 |
55 |
65 |
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- Turkmenistan Visa Support (LOI)
- Accommodation based on standard double/twin room with breakfast
- Yurts in Darwaza
- 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
- Lunches and dinners (to be paid directly by tourists at the places, except of those listed in "included")
- Visa fees
- Migration tax
- PCR test
