Explore Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, experience traditional culture, and discover the ancient Silk Road city of Merv near Mary & Bayramaly. Marvel at the natural wonders of the colorful Yangy Gala Canyon and the famous Darvaza Gas Crater ("Gates of Hell"). A perfect blend of modern architecture, heritage, and history.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Ashgabat
Arrival in Ashgabat International Airport. Meet your driver and local tour guide. Transfer to hotel. City tour: Monument of Neutrality, Alem Indoor Ferris Wheel, Parthian Fortresses of Nisa. Visit Gulistan Bazaar (Russian Bazaar). Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Ashgabat – Turkmenbashy
Early morning flight to Turkmenbashy. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Excursion to Yangy-Gala Canyon. Visit Turkmenbashy Port and enjoy a city tour. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Turkmenbashy – Mary & Bayramaly – Ashgabat
Flight to Mary & Bayramaly. Explore Ancient Merv. Return to Ashgabat. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Ashgabat – Darvaza (Gates of Hell)
Visit the Gypjak Memorial Complex. Drive to Darvaza via Yerbent village. Arrive at the Darvaza Gas Crater and explore surrounding craters (Gas, Water, Mud). Overnight in a nomadic yurt camp.

Day 5: Darvaza – Ashgabat
Return to Ashgabat. Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for departure. End of the tour.

Thank you for traveling with us!

Included:

• Letter of invitation

• Accommodation (hotels + yurt camp)

• Breakfasts

• English-speaking local guide (other languages available on request)

• Travel insurance

• Transport services

• 24/7 customer support for a stress-free journey

Excluded:

• Turkmenistan visa (issued at airport/border checkpoint)

• Immigration tax (at airport/border checkpoint)

• COVID-19 testing (at airport/border checkpoint)

• International flights