Turkmenistan: Craters, Canyons and Culture

  • Turkmenistan

06

Days

Route
1 Dashoguz border
2 Kunya-Urgench
3 Turkmenbashy
4 Yangykala Canyon
5 Serdar
6 Nokhur
7 Ashgabat
Overview
An unforgettable journey through diverse landscapes and rich history, featuring ancient Silk Road sites, dramatic natural formations, and modern architecture, from the Uzbek border to the capital.

Itinerary

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Explore UNESCO-listed ancient Silk Road ruins and historical monuments.
Flight to Turkmenbashy, then drive through striking limestone formations with a campfire dinner.
Visit sacred mausoleums and traverse the Balkan Mountains.
Explore the mountain village of Nokhur, the underground lake Kov-Ata, and a horse farm.
City sightseeing followed by a visit to the burning gas crater.
Return journey with visits to ancient Nisa and the Turkmenbashi Mosque.
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
  • 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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