Turkmenistan Tour: Ashgabat to Farap Border

  • Turkmenistan

03

Days

Route
1 Ashgabat
2 Nisa Fortress
3 Gypjak
4 Akhalteke Horse Farm
5 Darvaza
6 Mary
7 Ancient Merv
8 Farap Border
Overview
This journey traverses iconic Turkmen landscapes, showcasing the modern capital's white marble architecture, ancient Silk Road ruins, and the mesmerising Karakum Desert's burning gas crater.

Itinerary

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Airport arrival, hotel transfer, and Ashgabat sightseeing including museums, parks, and monuments.
UNESCO sites, a historic mosque visit, the horse farm tour, then desert travel to witness the iconic burning crater with dinner in a yurt.
Domestic flight to Mary, extensive exploration of the UNESCO-listed ancient Merv archaeological sites, then a border crossing.
Trip Cost Breakdown
  • Included:
  • Hotel accommodation (double/twin rooms)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Air-conditioned transport with a professional driver
  • Multilingual guide (English, Russian and other languages available)
  • Domestic flights as listed in the itinerary
  • Daily drinking water
  • BBQ dinner and breakfast at Darvaza
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
  • Visa support and registration
  • Handmade souvenir per person
  • Not Included:
  • Visa consular fees ($80–100 USD, nationality dependent)
  • Turkmenistan migration tax ($14 USD)
  • PCR COVID-19 test ($33 USD)
  • Photo/video charges at sites
  • Early hotel check-in
  • Lunches and dinners except where specified
  • Beverages
  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance

Frequently Ask Questions

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