3-Day Turkmenistan Tour: Ashgabat, Darvaza Crater & Merv - TmTourism
3-Day Tour of Turkmenistan's Main Highlights: Ashgabat, Darvaza Gas Crater, and Ancient Merv

3-Day Tour of Turkmenistan's Main Highlights: Ashgabat, Darvaza Gas Crater, and Ancient Merv

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Route: Ashgabat Airport – AshgabatDarvaza Gas CraterAshgabatAncient Merv – Ashgabat Airport

A 3-day journey through the most iconic sites of Turkmenistan. Experience the striking modern architecture of Ashgabat, spend an unforgettable night camping by the blazing Darvaza Gas Crater in the Karakum Desert, and touch history among the archaeological ruins of Ancient Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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 Ashgabat → Darvaza Gas Crater
* Morning Arrival: Meet and greet at the Ashgabat International Airport and transfer to the city.
* Ashgabat City Tour: A flexible program tailored to your arrival and departure times. The final itinerary depends on your personal preferences, your guide’s professional advice, and the time available in your schedule. We will visit as many landmarks as possible, ensuring a perfect balance of history, culture, and modern architecture.
* Departure from Ashgabat heading North into the Karakum Desert (approx. 270 km).
* Arrival at the Darvaza Gas Crater ("Gates of Hell").
* Sunset photography followed by a BBQ Dinner near the burning crater. The view is most spectacular after dark.
* Overnight: Stay in a traditional Turkmen Yurt at the crater campsite.
Day 2 Darvaza → Ashgabat
Day 3 Ashgabat → Ancient Merv → 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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