Journey across Turkmenistan’s marble capital, flaming desert crater, and ancient Silk Road cities. Explore UNESCO wonders, mystical ruins, and golden dunes in a captivating adventure from Ashgabat to the fiery heart of Darvaza.

Arrival in Ashgabat
• Meet at Ashgabat International Airport.
• check-in at Sport Hotel 4* (rest and refresh).
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Full-day city sightseeing:
o Ertugrul Gazi Mosque (inside)
o Statue of Lenin
o Statue of the President Arkadag
o Oguzkhan Palace Complex (outside, Presidential Palace)
o Russian Orthodox Church (inside)
o Wedding Palace (outside)
• Excursion:
o Ancient Nisa (UNESCO, Parthian capital)
o Ferris Wheel
o Independence Monument
o Arch of Neutrality
o Memorial Complex “Halk Hakydasy”
o Monument to the Bicycle
• Science Monument (Ylym Monument)
Overnight: Sport Hotel 4* (Ashgabat).

Day 2: Ashgabat → Darvaza
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Drive through the Karakum Desert (~3.5 hrs).
• Stops: mud crater, water crater, Erbent desert village.
• Picnic dinner at the Darvaza Gas Crater.
• Overnight: Darvaza Yurt Camp.

Day 3 –Darvaza → Dashoguz → Kunya-Urgench
• Breakfast at the camp.
• Drive to Dashoguz (~3 hrs).
• Excursion to Kunya-Urgench (UNESCO):
o Mausoleum of Turabek-Khanum
o Mausoleum of Il-Arslan
o Kutlug-Timur Minaret
• Return to Dashoguz.
• Dinner.
• Night train Dashoguz → Ashgabat (11–12 hrs, sleeper cabin).

Day 4 – Ashgabat → Mary
• Early morning arrival in Ashgabat.
• Drive to Mary (~4 hrs).
• Excursion to Ancient Merv (UNESCO):
o Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
o Kyz-Kala
o Erk-Kala
• Overnight: Margush Hotel 4* (Mary).

Day 5– Mary & Gonur-Depe
• Full-day trip to Gonur-Depe (Margush civilization).
• Return to Mary.
• Dinner.
• Night train Mary → Ashgabat (11 hrs, sleeper cabin).

Day 6 –Ashgabat → Kow-Ata & Gokdepe
• Morning arrival in Ashgabat.
• Visit Turkmenbashi Mosque (Kipchak Mosque) the largest in Turkmenistan (inside). & Mausoleum (inside).
• Excursion to Gokdepe village (mosque & fortress).
• Excursion to Kow-Ata Underground Lake.
• Return to Ashgabat.
• Overnight: Sport Hotel 4* (Ashgabat).

Day 7 –Ashgabat (City Tour + Hammam + Illumination)
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Local Bazaar (Tolkuchka / Altyn Asyr, Thursday).
• Hammam experience.
• Evening illumination tour of Ashgabat.
• Overnight: Sport Hotel 4* (Ashgabat).

Day 8 –– Departure
• Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for departure.

Visa application may take up to 15 days

• Tour package (Letter of Invitation, registration fee, permit fee)
• Accommodation – 7 nights
 • Ashgabat – Sport Hotel 4★ (4 nights)
 • Darvaza – Yurt Camp (1 night)
 • Mary – Margush Hotel 4★ (1 night)
 • Train overnights – Dashoguz–Ashgabat, Mary–Ashgabat (2 nights)
• Transport according to program (air-conditioned sedan/minibus/jeep as per group size)
• English-speaking local guide throughout the route
• Entrance fees to all historical and natural sites mentioned in the program
• Meals: BB (breakfast + picnics)
• Daily 1.5 L bottled water per person
• Transfers: Airport – Hotel – Airport and throughout itinerary

• Visa fee (55 – 85 USD depending on nationality)
• Migration tax 12 USD + 4 USD bank fee
• International flight tickets
• Extra meals, beverages, and personal services not mentioned in the program
• Folklore concerts or show programs
• Travel insurance
• Camera/video fees at monuments and museums
• Tips for guide and driver