KARAKUM DESERT ADVENTURE 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
About tour
This tour takes you on an unforgettable adventure through Turkmenistan’s natural and historical wonders. Experience the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the "Door to Hell," and explore the ancient UNESCO-listed ruins of Kunya-Urgench, a once-thriving Silk Road city.
Itinerary
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Meeting at the border Shavat/Dashoguz border. Lunch at the local restaurant. Then drive to the Darvaza (5-6 hours). When the Soviet geologist drilled in 1971, he accidentally discovered an underground cave filled with natural gas. A piece of mud under the drilling device collapsed, leaving a large hole about 50-100 meters in diameter. In order to prevent the release of toxic gases, they decided to ignite the leaked natural gas. Dinner is in a picnic style. Overnight is at the tent or yurta.
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After early breakfast drive ~300 km & 6-7 hours to Koneurgench-the capital of Khorezmshahs. Old City includes: Portal of Caravansaray (XI-XIV), Mamun Minaret (X-IX), Il Arslan Mausoleum (XII), Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum (XIII), Academy of Horezm (III-XIII), Kutlug Timur Minaret (XIV)-one of the tallest minarets in Central Asia, Turabek Hanum Mausoleum (XIV), Najm Ed Din Kubra (XIII) & Soltan Ali (XV) Mausoleums located near Dash Metjit/Medrese (XIX). After SS drive ~100 km & 1,5 h/d/d back to Dashoguz. Lunch at the local restaurant. After lunch transfer to "Dashoguz/Shavat" border.
Included
- Darvaza - yurt - 1 night
- Services of A/C comfortable transport with professional driver as per the program
- 4 WD car
- English speaking local guide
- Daily 4 bottles of 0.5l water per person
- Full Board meals: 2 Lunches / 1 Dinners
- BBQ style dinner and breakfast at Darvaza crater
- Entrance fees to mentioned sights per program (excluding photo and video charges at sights)
- Visa support to Turkmenistan, registration and travel pass
- Handmade souvenir per person
Excluded
- Visa consular fees and processing expenses 80+15 USD per person, when obtained at land border (subject to change, nationality dependent)
- Turkmenistan migration tax 14 USD per person
- PCR nose test 33 USD (subject to change)
- Photo and video charges at sights
- A tax of 2 USD per night paid to the hotel upon check out
- Beverages
- International air tickets to / out of Ashgabat
- Travel Insurance
- Extras, not indicated in inclusions
Additional info
ARRIVAL DATES IN 2026:
Group 01: 15.03-16.03.2026
Group 02: 28.03-29.03.2026
Group 03: 04.04-05.04.2026
Group 04: 11.04-12.04.2026
Group 05: 18.04-19.04.2026
Group 06: 25.04-26.04.2026
Group 07: 02.05-03.05.2026
Group 08: 16.05-17.05.2026
Group 09: 23.05-24.05.2026
Group 10: 30.05-31.05.2026
Group 11: 06.06-07.06.2026
Group 12: 13.06-14.06.2026
Group 13: 20.06-21.06.2026
Group 14: 15.08-16.08.2026
Group 15: 22.08-23.08.2026
Group 16: 29.08-30.08.2026
Group 17: 05.09-06.09.2026
Group 18: 12.09-13.09.2026
Group 19: 03.10-04.10.2026
Group 20: 10.10-11.10.2026
Group 21: 17.10-18.10.2026
Group 22: 24.10-25.10.2026
Group 23: 02.11-03.11.2026
Group 24: 14.11-15.11.2026
Group 25: 20.11-21.11.2026
Group 26: 28.11-29.11.2026
Group 27: 04.12-05.12.2026
Group 28: 13.12-14.12.2026
Group 29: 19.12-20.12.2026
Group 30: 26.12-27.12.2026
PRICING: 2026
1 pax - 592 USD
2 pax - 412 USD
4 pax - 382 USD
6 pax - 332 USD
8 pax - 337 USD
10 pax - 340 USD
NOTE:
We offer at Darvaza Gas Crater BBQ style menu
Dinner is a highlight of the camping experience and is typically a hot, freshly prepared meal
Barbecue (BBQ) or Shashlik: This is the most common and traditional offering. Our guide and driver will prepare "nomad-style kebabs" or grilled skewers (shashlik) over an open fire. Meats are usually lamb or chicken.
Meals are universally accompanied by fresh bread, salads, and sometimes roasted vegetables like potatoes or eggplant.
Dessert in the Desert: Turkmen Melons and watermelons: If traveling during the harvest season (late summer/early autumn), the famous, incredibly sweet Turkmen melon and watermelon is the country's most beloved natural dessert and is often served.
We also offer our customers our national Turkmen drinks: green tea, kefir/ayran, and fermented Camel Milk (Chal)
For breakfast, we offer boiled eggs, yogurt, fruits, jam, bread, tea, and coffee.
Vegetarian/Dietary Needs: Because meals are prepared in advance, you must inform our tour operator well ahead of time of any dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, allergies). They can usually accommodate with things like simple vegetable plov or grilled vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, sweet pepper).
We invite you to a delicious desert wonder.
Child policy:
Child 0-2 years old -No extra bed, free charge
Child 3-6 years old- with bed, 50 % charge of the tour cost
Child 7 years old and above -with bed 100 % charge of the tour cost
Payment:
Tour payment should be made not less than 10 days prior to tourist group arrival to our bank account as per sent invoice
Cansellation prior to 30 days - no charges apply
Cansellation prior to 29-20 days 50% charge of the tour price
Cansellation prior to 19-10 days - 100 % charge of the tour price
Notes:
An express PCR test for Covid-19 will be taken upon arrival. It costs 33 USD (subject to change)
Customer Support
We have a professional customer support team and always accompany you on every trip.