5-Day Turkmenistan Odyssey: From Khorezm Fortresses to the Gates of Hell and Silk Road Wonders - TmTourism
5-Day Turkmenistan Odyssey: From Khorezm Fortresses to the Gates of Hell and Silk Road Wonders

5-Day Turkmenistan Odyssey: From Khorezm Fortresses to the Gates of Hell and Silk Road Wonders

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Route: Shavat - Dashoguz - Kunya-Urgench - Dashoguz - Izmukshir - Darvaza - Ashgabat - Ancient Merv - Turkmenabat - Farap

Explore the treasures of Turkmenistan in 5 days: from the masterpieces of Kunya-Urgench and ancient Nisa to the flaming Darvaza crater. Walk in the footsteps of the Great Seljuks in Merv and discover the unique Dayahatyn Caravanserai. A professional tour from Shavat to the Farap border, offering a deep dive into history and culture.

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 Shavat Border → Dashoguz → Kunya-Urgench → Dashoguz
* 10:00 AM: Meet and greet at the Turkmen side of the Shavat Border Checkpoint.
* Departure for Kunya-Urgench (approx. 95 km), the ancient capital of the Khorezm Shahs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
* Traditional lunch in Kunya-Urgench.
* Full guided tour of the historical park:
Kutlug-Timur Minaret (The tallest in Central Asia).
Turabek-Khanum Mausoleum (Famous for its exquisite ceiling mosaic).
Mausoleums of Sultan Tekesh and Il-Arslan.
Caravansaray Gate
* Return to Dashoguz.
* A short evening city tour of Dashoguz, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
* Overnight: Hotel in Dashoguz.
Day 2 Dashoguz → Izmukshir → Darvaza Gas Crater
Day 3 Darvaza → Ashgabat
Day 4 Ashgabat → Merv →Turkmenabat
Day 5 Turkmenabat → Farap border

Accommodations

Dashoguz
1 nights
Standard: Hotel "Dashoguz"
Darvaza
1 nights
Standard: Yurt Camp
Ashgabat
1 nights
Standard: Hotel "Mizan", Bagt Koshgi Hotel
Comfort: Hotel "Oguzkent", Hotel "Archabil"
Turkmenabat
1 nights
Standard: Turkmenabat International Airport Hotel
Comfort: Hotel "Yupek Yoly" (Silk Road)

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