4-Day Turkmenistan Tour: Bukhara to Iran / Ashgabat - TmTourism
4-day Turkmenistan tour from Bukhara to Iran/Ashgabat: Merv, Darvaza and Ashgabat

4-day Turkmenistan tour from Bukhara to Iran/Ashgabat: Merv, Darvaza and Ashgabat

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Route: Bukhara / Farap border – Turkmenabat – Ancient Merv – Mary – AshgabatDarvaza gas crater – Howdan border (Iran) / Ashgabat airport

The perfect continuation of your journey! If you are traveling from Bukhara (Uzbekistan), cross the Farap border to embark on an unforgettable 4-day tour of Turkmenistan. Explore the ruins of Ancient Merv (UNESCO), discover the white-marble capital Ashgabat, and spend a night at the spectacular Darvaza gas crater before departing for Iran via the Howdan border or flying out from Ashgabat airport.

There are currently no available dates for this tour. Contact us for a private tour.

What is included/not included

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

Day 1 Farap Border → Ancient Merv → Ashgabat (overnight train)
* 09:00 AM: Meet and greet with your professional guide at the Turkmen side of the Farap (Alat) Border Checkpoint.
* Transfer to Turkmenabat. Spend the morning stretching your legs and soaking in the local atmosphere. We will visit the vibrant central bazaar and explore key city landmarks, offering you a first glimpse into Turkmen life.
* Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Turkmenabat.
* Departure and direct drive to the Merv oasis (approx. 250 km).
* Lunch at a local teahouse in Baýramaly.
* Full Guided Tour of Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site):
Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar: A 12th-century Seljuk masterpiece, once the largest building in the Islamic world.
Greater and Lesser Kyz Kala: The iconic "corrugated" mud-brick desert fortresses (7th–12th centuries).
Askhabs Mausoleums: Visit the sacred burial sites of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (Al-Hakim ibn Jabir and Buraidah ibn Al-Husaib).
Ancient Hammam & Sardoba: Discover the remains of medieval public baths and the sophisticated water storage systems of the desert.
Erk Kala & Gyaur Kala: Climb the ancient citadels for a panoramic view of the vast archaeological park.
* Transfer to the nearby city of Mary for dinner and a bit of rest before heading to the railway station.
* Board the overnight train from Mary to Ashgabat at 23:20.
Day 2 Ashgabat → Darvaza
Day 3 Darvaza → Ashgabat
Day 4 Ashgabat → Howdan (Gaudan) Border or Ashgabat Airport

Accommodations

Darvaza
1 nights
Standard: Yurt Camp
Ashgabat
1 nights
Standard: Hotel "Mizan", Bagt Koshgi Hotel
Comfort: Hotel "Oguzkent", Hotel "Archabil"

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