TURKMENISTAN TREASURES: CITY, VILLAGE, DESERT
Start:
ASHGABAT
End:
ASHGABAT
Type tour:
4 DAYS // 3 NIGHTS
Payments:
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About tour
A 4-day, 3-night tour from Ashgabat International Airport to Nokhur, Kov Ata, and the Darvaza Gas Crater is a classic Turkmenistan itinerary that combines the country's unique modern capital, its traditional mountain culture, and its most famous natural wonder. This tour offers a diverse experience, from city sightseeing to desert adventure and an exploration of local village life.
Itinerary
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Early morning guide will meet tourist at the international airport, right after trip to Nokhur village, located in Kopetdag Mountains – here we visit tribal cemetery and pilgrim site; get acquainted with the local crafts men, specializing in silk weaving. Return to Ashgabat, en route visit Kow-Ata underground lake. The Turkmen name Kow-Ata means Father of caves. At first glance, this underground area appears like a magnificent auditorium and the water has a constant temperature of 33-37°C. (You should swim in a lake). Lunch time. After lunch visit Old Nisa (UNESCO), then the Mausoleum of Turkmenbashi and Ruhy Mosque. Night at the hotel.
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After breakfast – visit National Museum, then Ashgabat city tour: visit main tourists’ attraction in the capital: parks and monuments and other iconic building. Lunch time. After lunch transfer to the most unique site in Central Asia-Darwaza - Gas crater. Arrival in Darwaza before sunset. Enjoy barbeque dinner near the burning gas crater; watch and make photos of the crater during the night time. Return to Ashgabat (slow driving after dark). Arrival at the hotel before or just after midnight. Night at the hotel.
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The tour begins with a visit to Gundogar Bazaar – Tolkuchka. Then drive to visit Annau "Seyit-Jamal-ad-din Mosque", he major sight remaining for the visitor today is that of the ruins of the 15th century Seyit Jamal-ad-Din Mosque. Lunch time. After lunch visit Earthtquake park and Bagt Koshgi. Then Russian bazaar, Ertgurul Gazi mosque, and trade center Berkarar. Night at the hotel.
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Transfer to the Ashgabat International Airport for flight to next destination
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