Day 1: Farap-Mary (From Uzbekistan border)
Early morning meeting at Farap border checkpoint
• Drive to Mary Province • Visit historical sites of
Mary • Explore Ancient Merv – a UNESCO World
Heritage Site: o Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum o Erk
Kala o Kyz Kala – ancient fortress towers • Visit
the sacred Hoja Yusuf Hamadani MausoleumContinue to Ashgabat Overnight in Ashgaba to
Independence Monument & Park
o Arch of Neutrality
o Alem Cultural Center & Ferris Wheel
o Ertogrul Gazi Mosque (Optional: short evening
city walk, if time allows)
• Overnight in Ashgabat
Day 2: Ashgabat
Breakfast at hotel • to Independence MonumentPark
o Arch of Neutrality
o Alem Cultural Center & Ferris Wheel
o Ertogrul Gazi Mosque (Optional: short evening
city walk, if time allows)
• Overnight in Ashgabat
Days 3: Ashgabat –Darwaza
Early morning drive to Darwaza Gas Crater • Visit
Mud Water craters • Evening excursion at the
burning crater • Upon arrival, enjoy BBQ dinner
near to the burning crater. Overnight in the yurt
camp of our company.
Day 4: Darwaza – Ashgabat
Picnic-style breakfast at camp • Drive back to
Ashgabat, then head west to Gökdepe • Visit: o
Gökdepe Fortress & Museum o Gökdepe Blue
Mosque o Akhal-Teke Horse Farm – chance to
meet the world-famous Turkmen horses o
Optional: short horseback ride experience • Return
to Ashgabat in the afternoon • Evening (19:00)
train from Ashgabat
Day 5: Turkmenabat – Farap Border
Arrival in Turkmenabat in the morning • Transfer
to Farap border checkpoint • Farewell to guests
Private tour price (USD)
2 people = $600 per person
3 people = $500 per person
4 people = $450 per person
5-6-8 people = on request