Discover Turkmenistan Tour
About tour
Experience the rich tapestry of Turkmenistan with our 10-day, 09-night tour, traversing the heart of Central Asia. Begin in Ashgabat, the capital city known for its opulent architecture and vibrant culture. Journey through historical marvels like Nissa, the ancient Parthian site, and Ancient Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage site brimming with Silk Road history. Explore the ancient cities of Merv and Gonurdepe, once vital centers of civilization. Darvaza- Gas Crater, which is a huge flaming crater. Nohur (also known as Nokhur or Nokur) is a remote and picturesque village located in the Kopet Dag Mountains of southern Turkmenistan.
Itinerary
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Arrival to Ashgabat international airport.
Tour guide will meet you and transfer to the hotel.
Upon arrival check in and overnight at the hotel. Rest time.
We will begin our tour in Ashgabat. Ashgabat is a relatively young city in 25.05.2013 city was included Gunnies Book of records as a white marbled city on the world.
10:00 – Ashgabat sightseeing:
Independence Park if you once find yourself in Ashgabat, the city of love, white marble and thousands of fountains, you must visit the main park in the Turkmen capital - National Independence Park. This Park is one of the city’s attractions, embodying the spirit of modern Turkmenistan.
Arch of Neutrality used to stand on the main square of the country, but in 2011, was moved to Ashgabat’s outskirts. Still worth a visit, this multi-level structure is crowned by a sculpture of the former Turkmenistan´s President, Saparmurat Niyazov. Previously, the sculpture used to rotate after the sun, making a daily full turnover.
Ertugrul Gazi Mosque is one of the most beautiful Muslim mosques of Turkmenistan. Like any other buildings, erected in Ashgabat during the period of independence, the mosque strikes with its size and rich decoration.
The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan is the first and largest one of the 26 museums established following the independence of Turkmenistan. The official opening took place on 12 November 1998. It is located on Archabil Avenue in the picturesque Kopet Dagh foothills. Opposite the museum there is the main flag of Turkmenistan attached to one of the highest flagpole in the world.
After the tour, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening in this enchanting city.
Night at the hotel.
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BREAKFAST
09:00 -you will meet your guide and then begin your journey.
Akhalteke Horse Farm the horse farm is located in the countryside area, behind the Geokdepe town, 55km. Excursion at the farm to see the AkhalTeke horse and Turkmen dog Alabay. Akhal-Teke horse farm – home to the world-famous Turkmen horses. Learn about the breeding traditions and history of Akhal-Teke horses. Here, experts will tell you about Akhal-Teke horses. Next to the farm, you can take a horseback ride through the gardens.
Gokdepe Mosque is a significant religious and historical landmark located in Gokdepe. Built in the 1990s, it is sometimes referred to as the Saparmyrat Haji Mosque in honour of his pilgrimage to Mecca.The mosque is an impressive architectural work, combining elements of modern Islamic design with traditional Central Asian styles. Its white marble facade reflects Turkmenistan’s national preference for this material, which can be seen in many of the country’s modern structures. The mosque is adorned with four minarets, tall and slender, framing a central dome that rises prominently above the building. The dome itself is striking, often described as sparkling turquoise or blue, which is a testament to the mosque’s name ‘Gokdepe’, which means ‘blue hill’ in Turkmen.
Kow-Ata underground lake . The Turkmen name Kow-Ata means Father of caves. At first glance, this underground area appears like a magnificent auditorium: the overall length of the cave is 230 m, its height reaches 20 m, and its width is at some points 57 m. The bottom of the cave is covered with lumps of dissolved limestone (stalagmites), and its warm and gushing water is clear and emerald colored. The water has a constant temperature of 33-37°C. (You should swim in a lake).
Nohur (also known as Nokhur or Nokur) is a remote and picturesque village located in the Kopet Dag Mountains of southern Turkmenistan, near the border with Iran. Known for its stunning natural beauty and unique cultural traditions, Nohur offers a glimpse into a way of life that has remained largely untouched by modernity.The village is nestled in a deep valley surrounded by rugged mountains, providing breathtaking views of dramatic cliffs, lush greenery, and terraced landscapes. Traditional stone houses with flat roofs and wooden beams characterize the architecture of Nohur, blending harmoniously into the surrounding environment. Narrow streets wind through the village, giving it a timeless and serene atmosphere.
Night at the Guest House
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch at Kov Ata / Dinner at Nokhur village
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BREAKFAST
08:00- drive to the Moon Mountains of Karakala (Lunar and Martian landscapes).The Lunar Mountains in Turkmenistan are one of the country’s most unique and striking natural features. Located in the Karakum Desert, these mountains are named for their otherworldly, moon-like appearance, with jagged rock formations, vast salt flats, and stark, barren landscapes. They stand in contrast to the surrounding desert, creating a surreal and almost alien terrain that has captivated explorers and researchers alike. The mountains are relatively small but have an extraordinary and unique landscape. The area is characterized by dramatic rock formations, salt flats, and barren hills that give it its moon-like appearance.Visit the local botanical garden and Sumbar Valley.Blue or yellow hills, behind them gray hills, even further away a strip of blue mountains, and above them a blue sky... And right behind this fantastic landscape is the transit center of Magtymguly (formerly Karakalla), spread out in the subtropical valley of the Sumbar River, with scattered white houses, plantations of subtropical crops and an endless green ribbon of pomegranate orchards.In the history of the Turkmen people, the Sumbar Valley is a particularly dear and memorable place: the poet and philosopher Magtymguly-Fraghi spent his early years here. Among the revered sites in the valley are well-preserved architectural monuments dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries: the Shikh-Ovezberdy, Magtym-myazzem, and Shikh-Attarveli mausoleums. These monuments are rectangular mausoleums with double domes, constructed of baked brick. Among them, the Magtym-myazzem mausoleum stands out—as locals call this ancient structure, standing alone in the Sumbar River valley, near the village of Magtym-gala in the Magtymguly etrap. Sheltered from the flat part of the country by two ridges, the Sumbar River valley is a unique natural reserve.Night at the Guest House or tentMeals: Breakfast at Nokhur village / Lunch at Karakala / Dinner at under the stars. -
BREAKFAST
Today after breakfast drive to Dekhistan Historical site, old Silk Road city.
The ancient settlement of Dekhistan is located at an altitude of 161 meters above sea level, located in the northern part of the Masrian plain and in the southern part of the Choganly plain, in the northwestern part of the Khurmen sands, 16.7 kilometers north-west of the village of Madau, 41.3 kilometers to the north-east from the small village of Indyrlan in the Etrek etrap of the Balkan velayat. Dekhistan has also another name - Misrian. Together with the neighbouring ancient Mashad graveyard, Dekhistan is called Mashad - Misrian by Turkmens. Usually, to save time you have to take a ninety's minutes air craft flight to Nebitdag, then to go to Kumdag about forty kilometres by car; the next step is to drive further about a hundred kilometres sout- hward, along the road depressing with its monotonous sights, past desert and takyrs with poor flora, through vast valleys.Dekhistan or Misrian is not only an ancient city itself, but all the adjacent province, in other words - the Misrian oasis, which several centuries after inexactly known disaster, remained hardly noticeable signs. In this connection it is worth being noted that ancient monuments of history and culture were not the only things to attract attention of scientists of the XX century to these lands.
Night at the tent
Meals: Breakfast at Karakala / Lunch at Guest house or nature place / Dinner at under the stars.
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09:00 - After breakfast drive to Turkmenbashy.
Turkmenbashi (formerly called Krasnovodsk), It is situated on the Caspian Sea and has some magnificent sandy beaches. In recent times, it has become a major transport center, with developed oil refining and construction industries. Turkmenbashi serves as the starting point for many excursions into the surrounding mountains and coastal resort towns. Here, on the shores of the Caspian Sea, the sun shines warmly throughout the year, with golden sands gently crunching underfoot and the waves of the warm sea lapping at the beach.
Free day at Caspian Sea.
Visit a bazaar where you can buy fresh, dried, or smoked seafood, such as sturgeon, caviar, sprats, or other fish from the Caspian Sea region.
Night at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast at Dekhistan / Lunch at Guest house or nature picnic / Dinner at Turkmenbashy.
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After breakfast drive to Yangykala Canyon. On the way visit:
Gozli Ata, one of the holiest Sufi pilgrimage sites in Turkmenistan.
Afternoon drive to Yangysuw and then the breathtaking Yangykala Canyons. The red, pink, and yellow rock formations were once the bottom of the Tethys Ocean.
Overnight at the Camping at Yangykala (Unforgettable sunset/sunrise views).
Meals: Breakfast at hotel / Lunch at Gozli Ata pilgrime house / Dinner at under the stars.
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Today after walking Yangykala Canyon drive to Kemal Ata.
Drive to a remote canyon featuring a sacred spring and thousands of volcanic "spheres"—massive, perfectly round boulders scattered across the landscape.
Kemal-ata is a hill in the vicinity of the provincial town of Old Crimea. It contains the remains of some foundations and several tombstones with the names of sheikhs. Kemal-ata is popularly known among the people as the grave of Mamai. Defeated by Dmitry Donskoy in 1380, Mamai fled to Kaffa (Feodosia) where the Genoese promised him to save, but treacherously killed him. It should be noted, however, that the word "mamai" has become in the Old Crimea and its environs, to some extent, a household name: many other hills and mounds are called simply mamai.Ornament Kemal - Ata is stone educations, many of which are on canyon slopes.
Wild camping near Kemal Ata.
Meals: Breakfast at Yangykala Canyon / Lunch picnic style / Dinner at under the stars.
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Transfer to Mary airport
08:10 - Flight to Ashgabat
08:50 - Arrival in Ashgabat
Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex: greatness of memory. Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex located on a hill towering over the city, the Memorial Complex covers an area of 650 000 metres2. It includes the monument dedicated to World War II, the monuments to the heroes of World War II and the Battle of Gokdepe, and to the victims of the 1948 Ashgabat earthquake.
Kow-Ata underground lake . The Turkmen name Kow-Ata means Father of caves. At first glance, this underground area appears like a magnificent auditorium: the overall length of the cave is 230 m, its height reaches 20 m, and its width is at some points 57 m. The bottom of the cave is covered with lumps of dissolved limestone (stalagmites), and its warm and gushing water is clear and emerald colored. The water has a constant temperature of 33-37°C. (You should swim in a lake).
Nohur (also known as Nokhur or Nokur) is a remote and picturesque village located in the Kopet Dag Mountains of southern Turkmenistan, near the border with Iran. Known for its stunning natural beauty and unique cultural traditions, Nohur offers a glimpse into a way of life that has remained largely untouched by modernity.The village is nestled in a deep valley surrounded by rugged mountains, providing breathtaking views of dramatic cliffs, lush greenery, and terraced landscapes. Traditional stone houses with flat roofs and wooden beams characterize the architecture of Nohur, blending harmoniously into the surrounding environment. Narrow streets wind through the village, giving it a timeless and serene atmosphere.
Night at the Guest House
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BREAKFAST
09:00 - drive to Ashgabat.
Carpet Museum was established in 1993 to preserve and develop the traditions of Turkmen carpet weaving. More than two thousand carpets made by hand are awaiting to amaze their visitors. Both ancient and modern carpets are on display here, including one of 301 square meters that entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest of the world.
Russian Bazaar ; Location and area:Another bazaar you can find in the capital of Turkmenistan is the Russian Bazaar.It is located at 72 Azadi Street in Ashgabat, köçesi Turkmenistan.The russian bazaar is the largest and oldest covered market in Turkmenistan.Gulustan bazaar commodities are rich and diverse, covering food, daily necessities, clothing, crafts and other categories.
The “Berkarar” shopping and entertainment center was opened on December 26, 2014. Today it is the largest shopping complex in Ashgabat, which consists of a 4-story shopping and entertainment center. The Shopping and Entertainment Center features more than 350 brand stores, including. The complex includes the services of a large chain local supermarket, 22 restaurants and fast food outlets (European and Oriental cuisine), a restaurant for special events for 1000 people, gaming attractions, cinemas, sports activities
Farewell dinner
Night at the hotel
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Transfer to the Ashgabat International Airport for flight to next destination.
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