5-Day Turkmenistan Tour from Bukhara: Merv, Ashgabat & Darvaza - TmTourism
Turkmenistan Tour from Bukhara (5 Days): Turkmenabat, Merv, Ashgabat, and Darvaza

Turkmenistan Tour from Bukhara (5 Days): Turkmenabat, Merv, Ashgabat, and Darvaza

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Route: Bukhara / Farap Border – Turkmenabat – Mary – Ancient MervAshgabatDarvaza Gas Crater – Ashgabat Airport

The perfect continuation of your Great Silk Road journey! If you are traveling from Bukhara (Uzbekistan), simply cross the nearby Farap border to embark on an unforgettable 5-day tour of Turkmenistan. Explore the ruins of Ancient Merv (UNESCO), discover the white-marble capital of Ashgabat, and spend a night by the spectacular Darvaza gas crater before departing from Ashgabat Airport.

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 → 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 → Ashgabat
Day 3 Ashgabat → Darvaza
Day 4 Darvaza → Ashgabat
Day 5 Ashgabat → Ashgabat Airport

Accommodations

Mary
1 nights
Standard: Margush Hotel, Hotel "Mary"
Ashgabat
2 nights
Standard: Hotel "Mizan", Bagt Koshgi Hotel
Comfort: Hotel "Oguzkent", Hotel "Archabil"
Darvaza
1 nights
Standard: Yurt Camp

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