2-Day Turkmenistan Transit Tour: Merv & Dayahatyn - TmTourism
2-Day Turkmenistan Transit Tour: Dayahatyn, Merv, and Night Train

2-Day Turkmenistan Transit Tour: Dayahatyn, Merv, and Night Train

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Route: Farap Border – Dayahatyn – Turkmenabat – Night Train – Mary – Ancient Merv – Farap Border

Make the most of your time in Turkmenistan with this action-packed 2-day transit tour. Starting from the Farap border, you will explore the medieval Dayahatyn caravanserai and Turkmenabat before taking a night train to Mary. Discover the ruins of Ancient Merv (UNESCO), immerse yourself in authentic Turkmen culture with a traditional folklore show, and take a return transfer to the Farap border for the crossing into Uzbekistan.

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 → Dayahatyn → Turkmenabat → Night Train to Mary
* 09:00: Meeting on the Turkmen side of the Farap border crossing point. Assistance with customs and immigration formalities.
* Direct transfer to the historical ruins of Dayahatyn (Dayahatyn Caravanserai), bypassing morning city traffic.
* Full guided tour of the caravanserai:
- Medieval architecture and arches from the 11th–12th centuries.
- Visiting this important resting place on the trade route between Amul and Khorezm.
* Flexible stop for lunch at a local restaurant or chaikhana in Lebap Province (time coordinated by the guide).
* Afternoon transfer back to Turkmenabat.
* Brief guided tour of Amul Fortress and the Lebap Regional Museum of Local Lore (Explore artifacts, carpets, and exhibits showcasing the region's rich history). (If time permits).
* 18:15: Transfer to Turkmenabat railway station.
* 18:45: Departure by night train to Mary (Travel time: 18:45 - 24:50).
* Arrival in Mary. Transfer to the hotel.
* Overnight: Hotel in Mary.
Day 2 Mary → Ancient Merv → Farap Border

Accommodations

Mary
1 nights
Standard: Margush Hotel, Hotel "Mary"

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