About Destination

Description: Meet the guide at Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan, The meeting time (with guide) depends on what time you cross the border. Obtaining a visa at the border and you will have to take a Covid-test (costing 35$ US dollars per person). Сash payment in US dollars. 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. 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.

Description: 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. 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. The highest flagpole in the world at 133 meters –(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 Earthquake victims complex, Wedding palace International Airport (in the Guinness Book) Ertogrul Gazy (Turkish) mosque 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 “Marguş” hotel 3* Mary city.

Description: Early morninп breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site) — one of the most important archaeological sites in Central Asia. For over 2,000 years, Merv played a key role in the development of the Silk Road. You will visit several historical layers of the ancient city: Erk-kala (6th century BC) Gyaur-kala (3rd century) Kyz-kala (6th century) Sultan-kala (11th century) Abdullakhan-kala (15th century) Bairamalikhan-kala (presumably 18th century) Transfer by car to Lebap province, heading toward the Farap border crossing. Arrival at Farap border checkpoint and border crossing