3-Day Western Turkmenistan: Yangykala Canyon, Caspian Sea & Kow Ata
Itinerary: Ashgabat Airport – Ashgabat – Kow-Ata – Nohur – Turkmenbashi – Yangykala Canyon – Ashgabat Airport
A 3-day expedition to Western Turkmenistan. Explore Ashgabat, swim in the underground lake Kow-Ata, visit the mountain village of Nohur, and enjoy the views from the cliffs of the magnificent Yangykala Canyon. Includes an overnight stay by the sea in Turkmenbashi.
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What is included
- Letter of Invitation (LoI) for Turkmenistan visa and assistance with mandatory registration of foreign visitors.
- Accommodation in standard hotel rooms: twin rooms shared by same-gender guests; double rooms for couples; single rooms arranged when needed (other room categories on request).
- Private transport and English-speaking guide for the days and routes specified in your itinerary.
- All expenses of your driver and guide, including fuel, meals, accommodation, meeting you at the border and seeing you off at the border.
- Daily breakfasts during the tour.
- Dinner and overnight in a yurt at the Darvaza gas crater and at Gozli Ata (if included in your itinerary).
- Entrance fees and photography permits for museums and attractions visited with your guide.
- Travel insurance.
- All local taxes and mandatory service charges for services included in the tour.
- The tour usually starts and ends at the Turkmenistan side of the border (other pick-up or drop-off points can be arranged on request).
What is not included
- Visa and other border fees are not included. The visa can be obtained either at the embassy or at the border.
- International flights and any transport to/from Turkmenistan at the start and end of the tour.
- Meals not included in the program (estimated 3–8 USD per meal per person, depending on the location and restaurant).
- Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs, laundry, minibar) and tips for guides/drivers (optional but appreciated).
- Drones (not allowed in Turkmenistan).
- Entrance fees. meal costs and photo fees at the Turkmen Ojagy Ethnographic Complex (if included in your itinerary).
Tour program
* Morning Arrival: Meet and greet at the Ashgabat International Airport and transfer to the city.
* Ashgabat City Tour: A flexible program tailored to your arrival and departure times. The final itinerary depends on your personal preferences, your guide’s professional advice, and the time available in your schedule. We will visit as many landmarks as possible, ensuring a perfect balance of history, culture, and modern architecture.
* Overnight: Hotel in Ashgabat.
* Ashgabat City Tour: A flexible program tailored to your arrival and departure times. The final itinerary depends on your personal preferences, your guide’s professional advice, and the time available in your schedule. We will visit as many landmarks as possible, ensuring a perfect balance of history, culture, and modern architecture.
* Overnight: Hotel in Ashgabat.
* 07:00 AM: Early departure from Ashgabat.
* Visit Kow Ata Underground Lake. Descend into this famous cave to see the thermal lake. Optional: A quick morning swim in the warm mineral water (35°C) to wake up.
* Drive into the Kopet Dag mountains to visit Nokhur Mountain Village.
* Continue West across the Balkan region towards the Caspian Sea.
* Arrival in Turkmenbashi: Reach the port city in the evening.
* Seaside Dinner & Stroll: Walk along the Caspian shore to breathe in the sea air, followed by a feast of local specialties like grilled Sturgeon and fresh catch-of-the-day.
* Overnight: Hotel in Turkmenbashi.
* Visit Kow Ata Underground Lake. Descend into this famous cave to see the thermal lake. Optional: A quick morning swim in the warm mineral water (35°C) to wake up.
* Drive into the Kopet Dag mountains to visit Nokhur Mountain Village.
* Continue West across the Balkan region towards the Caspian Sea.
* Arrival in Turkmenbashi: Reach the port city in the evening.
* Seaside Dinner & Stroll: Walk along the Caspian shore to breathe in the sea air, followed by a feast of local specialties like grilled Sturgeon and fresh catch-of-the-day.
* Overnight: Hotel in Turkmenbashi.
* 07:00 AM: Drive to Yangykala. Leaving early is essential to maximize daylight at the canyon.
* Arrival at Yangykala Canyon: Witness the "Grand Canyon of Central Asia." Walk along the limestone cliffs, taking in the surreal bands of red, pink, and white rock. This is one of the most photogenic spots in the country.
* Picnic Lunch: A boxed lunch enjoyed with a view over the vast canyon floor.
* Begin the long drive back to Ashgabat (~6 hours).
* En Route: Watch the desert landscape shift as the sun sets.
* Arrival in Ashgabat and transfer to Ashgabat International Airport in the late evening
End of Tour.
* Arrival at Yangykala Canyon: Witness the "Grand Canyon of Central Asia." Walk along the limestone cliffs, taking in the surreal bands of red, pink, and white rock. This is one of the most photogenic spots in the country.
* Picnic Lunch: A boxed lunch enjoyed with a view over the vast canyon floor.
* Begin the long drive back to Ashgabat (~6 hours).
* En Route: Watch the desert landscape shift as the sun sets.
* Arrival in Ashgabat and transfer to Ashgabat International Airport in the late evening
End of Tour.
Accommodations
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Ashgabat
(1 nights)
Standard: Hotel "Mizan", Bagt Koshgi Hotel
Comfort: Hotel "Oguzkent", Hotel "Archabil" -
Turkmenbashi
(1 nights)
Standard: Hotel "Charlak", Hotel "Great Silk Road"
