3 Day Tour Shavat Darwaza Gas Crater Ashgabat Merv Farap
At a glance
3 Day Tour Shavat Darwaza Gas Crater Ashgabat Merv Farap is a 3 days private experience in Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan, operated by tstravels. Prices start from $535 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: fees for using cameras on monuments, Private transportation, 1 night at camp.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3 days
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Russian, English, Turkish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–14 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Child 5–17 · Adult 18–80
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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3 Day Tour Shavat Darwaza Gas Crater Ashgabat Merv Farap
from $375
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Explore Silk Road ruins, marble luxury, and the "Gates of Hell"—a surreal journey of history and fire. This tour blends ancient UNESCO heritage with the world's most unique modern architecture.
What's included
What's included
- fees for using cameras on monuments
- Private transportation
- 1 night at camp
- accomodation
- Tour package (LOI, Register fee., permit fee)
- tickets to museums
- Daily water
- Guide – 3 days
Not included
- Visa fee paid on site
- Migration tax paid on-site
- PCR-test paid on-site
- Meals
- services
- Private expenses
- gratuities
- Insurance
Itinerary
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Day 1: Dashoguz - Koneurgench – Darvaza Gas crater · 10h
1 - Day, Dashoguz - Koneurgench – Darvaza Gas crater
Meet the guide at Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan. The meeting time (with guide) depends on what time you cross the border and perhaps after crossing the border you will have to take a Covid-test costing 35$ US dollars per person. Сash payment in US dollars.
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.
Darvaza – Gas Crater, which is a huge flaming crater.
Visit the Gas Crater.
Stay in a camp with tasty catering – dinner at picnic style, the perfect way to enjoy this highlight.
Overnight at the camp in the yurt. -
Day 2: Darvaza – Ashgabat · 10h
Day 2: Darvaza – Ashgabat
-Early morning breakfast at the camp.
- Departure from the camp, travel time is 4 hours.
-Before reaching Ashgabat we can visit the Eastern Bazaar, shopping and buying national souvenirs.
- Visiting Saparmyrat Turkmenbashy Ruhy Mausoleum and Mosque in Gypjak city.
- Ashgabat City Tour
- Transfer to a hotel, check in and short rest a sightseeing tour of Ashgabat.
-The highest flagpole in the world at 133 meters –(in the Guinness Book).
- Olimpic city (in the Guinness Book).
-Monument and park of Independence.
- Magtymguly monument and park.
- Arch of Neutrality.
-Ferris wheel (in the Guinness Book) you can ride on.
-Earthquake victims complex.
-Wedding palace.
-The sculptural ensemble depicting the founder of the Turkmen nation Oguzkhan and his six sons.
- International Airport (in the Guinness Book).
- Ertogrul Gazy (Turkish) mosque.
– Evening visit to one of the city shopping and entertainment centers – Berkarar, Arkach and etc.
- Overnight at the hotel. -
Day 3: Ashgabat – Mary or Merv – Farap border · 10h
Ashgabat – Mary or Merv – Farap border.
– Breakfast at the hotel.
-Departure from the hotel from Ashgabat to Mary city.
– Short Mary city tour.
- visit an Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
One of the major archaeological sites of Central Asia, Merv played an important part in the development of the Silk Road for more than 2 000 years.
On the territory of Merv there are unique fortresses that belong to different eras.
They differ in size and degree of preservation.
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.
Meeting point
Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan
End point
At the end of tour will drive (by car) to the Lebap province , to Farap border post for crossing border.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 3 Day Tour Shavat Darwaza Gas Crater Ashgabat Merv Farap take?
The experience lasts about 3 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $535 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
fees for using cameras on monuments; Private transportation; 1 night at camp; accomodation; Tour package (LOI, Register fee., permit fee); tickets to museums.
Where does it start?
Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Russian, English, Turkish.
