Day 1: Shavat Border – Kunya-Urgench – Darvaza Gas Crater
Meeting at the border with Uzbekistan (Shavat border crossing).
Transfer to Kunya-Urgench (about 1.5 hours journey, 94 km). The Shavat border crossing is located between Dashoguz and Khiva, and Kunya-Urgench is near Dashoguz. A visit to Kunya-Urgench is always included if you are in the area.
Sightseeing of Kunya-Urgench attractions.
Lunch at a local restaurant or on the way.
Transfer to the Darvaza Gas Crater. The trip from Dashoguz area to Darvaza is 300 km and takes about 7 hours on a very poor road. Considering the stop at Kunya-Urgench, the total transfer to Darvaza will take about 8.5 hours, including the road section to the Darvaza route.
Arrival at the Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the “Gates of Hell”. Free time at the crater.
Dinner at the nearby yurt camp. Typically, beef, chicken, or vegetable kebabs are served for dinner.
You will have more time at the burning crater with a guide who will tell stories related to Darvaza.
Overnight stay in Darvaza in yurts or tents.
Day 2: Darvaza Gas Crater – Shavat Border
Breakfast in Darvaza.
Transfer from Darvaza to the Shavat border. The trip from Darvaza to Dashoguz is 300 km and takes about 7 hours on a very poor road. The Shavat border is located near Dashoguz.
Lunch in Dashoguz city or on the way. If you stayed overnight in Darvaza and are traveling to Dashoguz the next day to exit to Uzbekistan, you should spend some time in Dashoguz before leaving.
– Invitation letter support and Foreigner registration in Turkmenistan.
– Accommodation. Standart rooms.
– Ashgabat City tour
– Transport and guide.
– Meals at Darvaza and yurt night stay at Darvaza.
– All breakfasts
– All the expenses of the driver/guide, including gasoline, meals and accommodation, transfer to the point of meeting at border, and separating with the guest at the border.
– All taxes
– The tour starts at the Turkmenistan border and ends at the Turkmenistan border.
– You will see everything that is possible to see within that time. The tour can be changed on the go as possible.
Turkmenistan visa 85+4 USD per person, when obtained at Ashgabat Airport (subject to change; nationality dependent)
Turkmenistan migration tax 10+4 USD per person, to be paid at Ashgabat Airport (subject to change)
Tourist fee per night, charged in the hotels (not applicable for overnights in tents/pilgrim house) at departure 2 USD per person
per night (obligatory)
Photo/video fees at historical parks and in museums
PCR test (33 USD – rapid test)
Meals not mentioned in the program
Tips for local guide and driver
Souvenirs and other personal items
All other charges and services not mentioned in the program
