2-Day Turkmenistan Tour from Bukhara: Ancient Merv & Turkmenabat - TmTourism
2-Day Turkmenistan Tour from Bukhara to Ancient Merv and Turkmenabat

2-Day Turkmenistan Tour from Bukhara to Ancient Merv and Turkmenabat

2
days
1
groups
1
options

Route: Farap border – Turkmenabat – Ancient Merv – Mary – Farap border

The perfect addition to your journey! If you are traveling from Bukhara (Uzbekistan), cross the Farap border to embark on an unforgettable 2-day historical tour of Turkmenistan. Explore the legendary ruins of Ancient Merv (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), experience local culture at the Green Bazaar in Turkmenabat, and attend a traditional ethnographic folklore show with a master class by local artisans.

Available Departure Dates
1 open groups
22.08.2026 09:00
3/4 seats
1 person: $690 4 people: $400

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 → Turkmenabat → Mary
* 09:00 AM: Meet and greet at the Turkmen side of the Farap Border Checkpoint. Assistance with customs and immigration formalities.
* Short drive into Turkmenabat.
* Morning guided tour of the Amul Fortress and Lebap Regional History Museum (Discover artifacts, carpets, and exhibits covering the region's rich history).
* Lunch at a local restaurant or chaikhana in Turkmenabat.
* Visit the vibrant (Green Bazaar) to experience local life, browse fresh produce, and see the bustling market atmosphere.
* Late afternoon: Depart Turkmenabat and drive to Mary via the newly opened modern highway, ensuring a smooth, comfortable, and efficient journey.
* Overnight: Hotel in Mary.
Day 2 Mary → Ancient Merv → Farap border

Accommodations

Mary
1 nights
Standard: Margush Hotel, Hotel "Mary"
Category: Ancient Merv
14 hours ago

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