Uzbekistan border (Shavat) – Dashoguz – Darvaza Gas Crater – Ashgabat
- Days 02
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About this activity
- Free Cancellation Free cancellation up to 30 day(s) prior departure, after which the tour cancellation policy applies Learn More.
- Duration:2 Day(s)
- Activities
- Sightseeing
- Travel StylePremium
- Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
- Guide Language
- English
- Elamite
- Tour Vibe Active
- Recommended For
- Couple
- Family/Kids
- Solo
- Women
- Youth
- Destination
Country:
Asia,
Turkmenistan,
- Dashoguz
- Darvaza Gas Crater - \"Door to Hell\"
- Ashgabat
- Pickup
Uzbekistan border (Shavat)
- Drop-off
Ashgabat International Airport
- Age Range 5 - 75 (Years Old)
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ITINERARY
Arrive to Turkmenistan/Uzbekistan border “Dashoguz/Shavat”. Complete border formalities; meet your local guide and driver. Drive to Darvaza gas crater, internationally known as “Gates of Hell” (270 km, about 4-5 hours drive). Be prepared for the road challenge. The road from Kunya Urgench to Darvaza is quite damaged, but our drivers have strong wheels to manage it. The destination is worth it. Short tour at the site upon arrival while nomad-style kebabs are being prepared. Dinner at sunset and another photo session by the flaming crater. The crater was formed in the early 1970s when the ground collapsed during a Soviet gas drilling expedition. Wild camping yurts.
After breakfast in tents, we drive south towards Ashgabat. En-route stop by Yerbent village to see the local lifestyle of semi-nomadic Turkmen families. Stop by two smaller gas craters for pictures “the bubbling water crater” and “the sulfur mud crater”. Arrive in Ashgabat. Lunch at local restaurant. (Optional, not included) PM we will explore Ashgabat, translated from Persian as “the City of Love”. • National Museum of History (closed on Tuesdays) where you can take a close look at exclusive ancient artifacts and treasuries from different historical and archaeological sites of Turkmenistan. • “Bagt Koshgi” the Wedding Palace (translated as “the Palace of Happiness) platform on the hill with a scenic panoramic view of the city. • Alem Cultural and Entertainment Center, has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest indoor Ferris Wheel ever made. • Monument of Neutrality and Independence Monument surrounded with statues of historical figures/leaders of Turkmen nation who have built the country and the monument to the giant book of Ruhnama (translated as the Book of Soul, a book that was written by the first president of Turkmenistan) in the Park of Independence. • National Memorial complex with WWII and Earthquake Memorials. • Monument to the Turkmenistan Constitution (Built to honor the 20th anniversary of the Constitution of Turkmenistan) • Magtymguly Pyragy Park – A huge park complex dedicated to Magtymguly Pyragy and his 60 m. tall monument, made of 1000 kg. bronze; Midnight transfer to Ashgabat Airport. End of services.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Meals in Darvaza (dinner and breakfast in Darvaza)
Visa support letter for Turkmenistan
visa (Letter of Invitation, Registration of tourists, travel passes)
- Comfort A/C transportation
(Bus/minibus/minivan/sedan/SUV
depending on the group size and route)
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to the sites and museum
- Meals in Darvaza (dinner and breakfast in Darvaza)
- Camping gear in Darvaza (tents and sleeping bags)
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- Flights
- Insurance
- Extra Services
Other Excluded:
Visa to Turkmenistan $50-$150
(depending on nationality)
- Migration duty fee $14 (in Turkmenistan)
- PCR test (in Turkmenistan) $33
- Full board (lunches and dinners)
- Travel insurance
- International flight tickets
- Hotel charges (for additional services)
- Photo and Camera fees
- Tips are not included (but recommended)
Covid Safety
All Staff Members Are VAccinated
Availability
- May2025
- Jun2025
- Jul2025
- Aug2025
- Sep2025
- Oct2025
- Nov2025
- Dec2025
Tour Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 30 day(s) prior departure, Or traveler will pay 50 % of the tour amount
Tour Date Change Policy
Not Available
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