* Border Crossing: Meet-and-greet at the Farap Border Crossing (Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan) and transfer to Mary.
* Ancient Merv: Exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Kyz-Kala, and Gyaur-Kala fortresses.
* Cultural Experience: Immersive Folklore Show featuring traditional Turkmen music and dance.
* Dinner: A traditional gourmet dinner at the famous «Gadyma Odjak» restaurant (included in the tour price).
* Overnight: Hotel «Mary» 4*.
* Morning: Flight or transfer to Ashgabat.
* Check-in & Rest: Hotel check-in followed by
2 hours of free time to relax.
Ashgabat City Tour: Discover the Guinness World Record-holding city. Visit Independence Park, the Neutrality Arch, and the National Museum of History.
* Overnight: Hotel Sport or Hotel Archabil in Ashgabat.
* Old Nisa: A morning visit to the ancient Parthian Royal Fortress (UNESCO).
* Akhal-Teke Horse Farm: Visit a private farm to see the legendary «Heavenly Horses.
* Lunch: Traditional Turkmen lunch at the horse farm (included in the tour price).
* Gokdepe: A visit to the majestic Saparmurat Hajji Mosque.
* Darvaza Gas Crater: Depart for the Karakum Desert.
Experience the breathtaking «Gates of Hell» as the sun sets.
* Overnight: An authentic night under the stars in traditional nomadic yurts.
* Desert Breakfast: Morning meal at the crater site.
* Border Transfer: Transfer towards the northern border of Turkmenistan.
* Departure: Exit through the Shavat or Dashoguz (Urgench) border crossing.
1. LOI: you need a Letter of Invitation (LOI) to obtain a Turkmen visa.
2. Transport: A 4×4 vehicle is highly recommended for the final stretch to the crater, as well as comfortable cars or busses
3. Meal: A gas crater barbecue, Gadymy Ojak and Gokdepe lunchs include in tour price 4. Accommodation: A Turkmen yurt camp for 1 day stay, Mary Hotel and Sport Hotel DBL room acc
5. Guides: Guide service speaking your language
1. Turkmen visa: the cost of entry-visa and PSR-test
2. Tips: tips for guides and driver
3. Medical insurance
Quantity | 2 pax | 4 pax | 6 pax | 8 pax | 10 pax | 12 pax | 15 pax | 20 pax |
Price for | 680 | 650 | 610 | 560 | 520 | 490 | 460 | 420 |
Single | 760 | 730 | 690 | 640 | 600 | 570 | 540 | 500 |
* – tour cost per person ($) subject to accommodation in DBL/ TWIN rooms
** – the tour operator has the right to change the sequence of visits or replace excursions
due to force majeure circumstances (weather conditions, etc.). In case of replacement
of the excursion program, the tour operator undertakes to provide a tourist tour of equal cost (not
lower in price) of the same quality and service.
