UNESCO Treasures of Turkmenistan: A Journey Through History and Hidden Wonders
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UNESCO Treasures of Turkmenistan: A Journey Through History and Hidden Wonders

Explore the rich heritage of Turkmenistan on a remarkable journey that connects ancient civilizations with untouched natural beauty. From legendary Silk Road cities and UNESCO-listed monuments to mysterious underground caves and serene desert landscapes, this experience reveals the country's timeless spirit. Discover sacred sites, walk through the echoes of great empires, and uncover hidden corners where history and nature meet in perfect harmony.

Tour Highlights

Yekegowak caveAncient MervAshgabatAncient NisaHorse farmKow-Ata underground lakeDarvazaAncient Konye-Urgench

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival at Serhetabat/Torghundi border — Serhetabat to Mary

Welcome to Turkmenistan! Meet your guide at the border in the morning and get visa support. Drive to Tagtabazar to see the Yekegowak caves. After lunch, drive to Mary city. Dinner and accommodation. Overnight at the hotel in Mary.

Border crossing supportYekegowak caves
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Day 2

Mary – Ashgabat (overnight train)

Late breakfast and travel to Ancient Merv. After lunch, visit the Museum of History of Mary Province and a Mary city tour. Dinner and transfer to the train station for the overnight Mary–Ashgabat train (23:00–07:40).

Ancient MervMuseum of History of Mary ProvinceMary city tour
1 night
Overnight on the Mary–Ashgabat train
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Day 3

Ashgabat

Arrive in Ashgabat in the morning and breakfast at a café. City tour of the white city and a visit to the Carpet Museum. After lunch, the National Museum of History. The tour concludes at the Russian Bazaar, followed by dinner at a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Ashgabat.

Ashgabat city tourCarpet MuseumNational Museum of HistoryRussian Bazaar
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Day 4

Ashgabat – Nohur – Ashgabat

Drive to Nisa Fortress, visiting the Spiritual Mosque on the way. Then the Akhal-Teke horse farm and lunch. Continue to Kow-Ata underground lake and Nohur village. After dinner, drive back to Ashgabat. Overnight at the hotel in Ashgabat.

Spiritual MosqueNisa FortressHorse FarmKow-Ata underground lakeNohur village
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Day 5

Ashgabat – Darvaza

After breakfast, drive to a shopping center to buy food for the desert. After lunch, drive to the Darvaza gas crater, visiting Yerbent village and the water crater on the way. Travel into the Karakum desert and the "Shine of the Desert." Evening BBQ and overnight at the yurt houses.

Shopping centersKarakum desertYerbent villageWater craterDarvaza gas crater
1 night
Yurt houses in the Karakum desert
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Day 6

Darvaza – Konye-Urgench — Departure (Konye-Urgench/Hojoyli border, Uzbekistan)

Breakfast in nature and drive to ancient Konye-Urgench. Lunch and sightseeing, then transfer to the border.

Konye-UrgenchBorder crossing support

What's Included

  • Visa support (Letter of Invitation, State Registration, Travel Pass)
  • Accommodations
  • All in-country transportation (cars, train tickets, plane tickets)
  • Local guide for the full duration of the program
  • Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program
  • Bottled drinking water, 1.5 L per person per day

Not Included

  • Turkmenistan visa fee
  • Turkmenistan migration tax
  • PCR test
  • Photo / video fees
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Souvenirs and other personal items
  • All other charges and services not mentioned under "Included"
Total Price
$2,400
$1,200 per person
Duration
6 days
Group Size
2
Difficulty
Moderate

Earliest start is 21 days from today, to allow time for bookings and visa processing.

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