5-Day Turkmenistan Tour: Explore Ashgabat, Old Nisa, Darvaza Gas Crater, Akhal-Teke horse farm, Kov Ata Lake, Yangykala Canyon and Caspian Sea with cultural and city tours.
PACKAGE DETAILS
Adventurous Journey to the Darvaza Gas Crater
Early morning meet tourists at International airport of Ashgabat, transfer to hotel for accommodation and rest. Visiting Berkarar Shopping Center.
After lunch drive to the North of Turkmenistan, village named “Bahardok” to see village life of Turkmen people and move to the Gas Crater – Darvaza that is located to the North of Ashgabat, stop in a small nomadic village and in the evening, to observe the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater.
Darwaza - Kone - Urgench - Ashgabat
Drive to Dashoguz. Excursion into Kunya Urgench. Lunch in a local restaurant of Kunya-Urgench city. Capital of Khorezm in X-XII centuries. During the tour, visit the Mausoleum of Najm al-Din al-Kubra, TyurabekKhanum, Il-Arslan, Tekesh Ibn Hadzhibey, the highest minaret in Central Asia KutlygTimur. Dashoguz city tour. Transfer to airport for a local flight Dashoguz – Ashgabat.
Kow-Ata underground lake - Nohur village
After breakfast drive to Kow-Ata underground lake that is located 107 km from Ashgabat. 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.
Then visit Nohur village the village itself fills a small depression valley in the mountains of the Kopet Dag Range, and the houses are been built with local boulders cemented with mud.
Drive to Turkmenbashy city
Balkanabat – Yangykala Canyon – Turkmenbashy
Travel to Yangykala Canyon (168 km) after an early breakfast. Enjoy sightseeing and take memorable photos of the stunning landscapes. After exploring the canyon, drive to Turkmenbashi. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then check into your hotel for some rest. Later, take a city tour to discover the highlights of Turkmenbashi. End the day with dinner and a restful night at the hotel.
Farewell & Departure
After breakfast drive back to Ashgabat.
Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport to head an international flight.
*End of the tour*