Day 1: Dashoguz - Koneurgench - Darvaza
Meet the guide at Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan, The meeting time (with guide) depends on what time you cross the border.
Upon arrival to the border point go through custom procedures and drive to Koneurgench province historical reserve. Тhe trip will take approximately 1,5 hours by car.
-KoneUrgench (UNESKO 2005) ancient capital of Khorezm. Visit mausoleums of II Arslan and SoltanTekesh, Nejmeddin Kubra, Soltan Ali, Turabek –Khanum (12th c), the mausoleum of Turabek Khanum, the Kutlug Timur Minaret and etc.
15.00 trip to Darvaza – Gas Crater, which is a huge flaming crater located 270 km (4-5 hours). In the evening, enjoy the spectacular and fascinating view of the Gas Crater. Visit the Gas Crater. In order to truly enjoy this end of the world, it is best to arrive at the Gate after the sunset.
Stay in a camp with tasty catering – dinner at picnic style.
Overnight at the camp in the yurt.
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Day 2, Darvaza – Ashgabat
Early morning breakfast at the camp.
Departure from the camp, travel time is 4 hours, distance 270 km
Before reaching Ashgabat we can visit the Eastern Bazaar (at your request), shopping and buying national souvenirs - all of them handmade things.
Arrival in Ashgabat. Transfer to the one of local Restourant to lunch and short rest
Ashgabat City Tour starts with the historical monument “Old Nisa” fortress (1hour), which was the capital of the Parthian Empire (since 2007 under the protection of UNESCO) After excursions in Old Nisa fortress, a sightseeing tour of Ashgabat,
Ashgabat city tour includes – (full day tour)
The Old Nisa fortress
Saparmyrat Turkmenbashy Ruhy Mausoleum and Mosque
The highest flagpole in the world at 133 metres –(in the Guinness Book) The size of the giant cloth ofthe State Flag of Turkmenistan is 52x35 m, weight – 420 kg.
Olimpic city (in the Guinness Book)
Monument and park of Independence,
Magtymguly monument and park
Ferris wheel (in the Guinness Book) you can ride on,
Earthquake victims complex,
Wedding palace
International Airport (in the Guinness Book)
Ertogrul Gazy (Turkish) mosque
Evening visit to one of the city's shopping and entertainment centers – Berkarar, Arkach and etc.
evening departure from the Ashgabat to Mary city.
Distance 350 km, 3 hours of journey.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3, MaryMerv – Farap border
Early morning breakfast at the Hotel
Visit an Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site).Merv played an important part in the development of the Silk Road for more than 2 000 years. Erk-kala (VI century BC), Gyaur-kala (III century), Kyz-kala (VI century), Sultan-kala (XI century), Abdullakhan-kala (XV century), Bairamalikhan-kala (presumably eighteenth century).
Drive (by car) to the Lebap province , to Farap border
Arrival to Farap border point. Crossing border.
End of the tour.