Wonders of Turkmenistan Private Guided Tour
Wonders of Turkmenistan Guided Private Tour: Explore the best of Turkmenistan on this unforgettable journey! Witness the blazing Darvaza Gas Crater, discover the grandeur of Ashgabat’s white-marble cityscape, and step back in time at the ancient ruins of Merw. A perfect blend of nature, history, and culture awaits!
Tour details
| Tour duration | 3 days / 2 nights |
| Tour date | Flexible |
| Tour type | Private |
| Tour itinerary | Khiva → BP Shavat/Dashoguz → Darwaza → Ashgabat → Mary → Merw → 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; ≈4-5 hours of driving)
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 → Merw → BP Farab/Alat → Bukhara
(Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours; ≈9-10 hours of driving)
Breakfast at the hotel.
07:00 Drive to Mary (≈2-3 hours of driving). Arrive in Mary and visit Orthodox Church and Local Bazaar. Continue driving to Ancient Merw (UNESCO). Have a lunch.
14:00 Drive to the border point Farab-Alat (Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan border point) ≈5-6 hours of driving).
20:00 Arrive at the border. Cross it (go through formalities on both checkpoints).
On the Uzbekistan side our driver will meet you and drive to Bukhara (≈1-2 hours of driving). Drop off at the hotel. End of the tour.
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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)
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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