Desert / Ancient Heritage Escape – Premium Journey
Description
Route: Ashgabat – Darvaza Gas Crater – Ashgabat – Mary – Ashgabat
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Experience the highlights of Turkmenistan through an exclusive premium journey combining
futuristic marble cities, dramatic desert landscapes, and ancient Silk Road civilizations. This
carefully designed itinerary offers comfort, authenticity, and seamless travel service
throughout.
Journey Highlights
Ashgabat
The spectacular white-marble capital known for its grand monuments, wide boulevards, and record-breaking architecture.
Darvaza Gas Crater
The legendary “Gates of Hell” in the Karakum Desert — a breathtaking natural phenomenon best experienced at sunset.
Mary
Historic Silk Road city and gateway to one of Central Asia’s most important archaeological treasures.
Merv
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and once one of the largest cities in the world during the medieval period.
Detailed Program
Day 1 – Ashgabat → Darvaza
✔ Arrival and meet & greet at Ashgabat International Airport
✔ Lunch in the city
✔ Afternoon drive to the Karakum Desert
✔ Sunset barbecue near the crater
✔ Overnight in a comfortable yurt camp
Day 2 – Darvaza → Ashgabat
✔ Early desert breakfast
✔ Return drive to Ashgabat
✔ Hotel check-in (3–4★, upgrade available)
✔ Lunch in the city
✔ Afternoon guided sightseeing tour of Ashgabat
✔ Dinner at a selected restaurant
✔ Overnight at the hotel
Day 3 – Ashgabat → Mary
✔ Breakfast at the hotel
✔ Drive to Mary (approx. 2 hours 20 minutes via modern highway)
✔ Visit to Ancient Merv
✔ Lunch at a traditional Turkmen tourist base
✔ Hotel check-in in Mary
✔ Dinner and overnight stay
Day 4 – Mary → Ashgabat
✔ Breakfast at the hotel
✔ Return drive to Ashgabat
✔ Lunch in the city
✔ Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport according to your flight schedule
✔ Farewell assistance
✔ End of services
Accommodation & Comfort
✔ 3–4★ hotels in Ashgabat and Mary (higher category available upon request)
✔ Comfortable desert yurt accommodation
✔ Private air-conditioned transport
✔ Professional licensed English-speaking guide
✔ Full registration and travel assistance
Additional Services
✔ Dedicated travel manager throughout the journey
✔ Tailor-made program customization
✔ Visa support (LOI) available upon request
Cities & Options
Darvaza: 1 Nights
Tents / Yurts
Ashgabat: 1 Nights
3★ Mizan Hotel
4★ Sport Hotel
3★ /4★ hotels
B&B double/twin
Mary: 1 Nights
3★ Hotel Rahatlyk
4★ Hotel Mary
3★ /4★ hotels
B&B double/twin
Route: Farap – Mary – Ashgabat – Darvaza Gas Crater – Dashoguz
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Group size Tour Price Based on 3★ Accommodation
1 pax $880
2 pax $590
3 pax $520
4-6 pax $470
Single Room Supplement (per person per night) +$50
Tour Price Based on 4★ Accommodation
1 pax $970
2 pax $630
3 pax $560
4-6 pax $510
Single Room Supplement (per person per night) +$80
All prices are per person (USD) and include meals
The Tour Package Includes:
• Accommodation in 3★/4★/5★ hotels
• Transportation according to the program (comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with professional drivers)
• Meals (if the meal plan option is =selected)
• 1 liter of bottled water per person per day
• Russian- or English-speaking licensed guide
• Invitation letter (LOI) and visa assistance
• Entrance tickets according to the program
Not Included in the Tour Package:
• Visa fee (depending on nationality): 100–150 USD
• Migration fee: 14 USD (mandatory for all travelers)
• COVID-19 test (if required): 30–35 USD
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses (tips, photos/videos, etc.)
• International flights
• Extra accommodation before or after the tour
• Any other services not specified in the program


















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