7-Day Turkmenistan Discovery Tour
A private 7-day journey across western Turkmenistan and the capital: the striped canyons of Yangykala and Gozli-Ata, the Caspian coast at Turkmenbashi, the mountain village of Nohur, the underground lake of Kow-Ata, white-marble Ashgabat and Old Nisa, and a night by the Darvaza Gas Crater.
Why choose this route
A private 7-day journey across western Turkmenistan and the capital, combining desert canyons, the Caspian coast, a mountain village, underground lakes and the white-marble capital. The final programme is confirmed around your flights, border formalities and preferred travel dates.
Yangykala & Gozli-Ata Canyons
Striped red, pink and white cliffs rising above the western desert, plus the remote pilgrimage site of Gozli-Ata, with almost no other visitors.
Nohur Village & Kow-Ata
A mountain village known for its ram-horn gravestones and ancient juniper trees, followed by a swim in the warm underground lake of Kow-Ata.
Darvaza Gas Crater
A Karakum crossing, dinner beside the flames and a night in a traditional yurt camp.
Detailed itinerary
Timing and the order of visits may be adjusted according to flight schedules, road conditions, season and border procedures.
1/7 Arrival in Ashgabat
Meet your guide and driver after passport control, transfer to the hotel and rest after the flight. Depending on arrival time, a short evening drive and dinner can be arranged.
2/7 Ashgabat to Yangykala and Gozli-Ata
Cross the desert west toward Balkan province, reaching Yangykala Canyon in time for the low sunset light on its striped cliffs. Visit the remote pilgrimage site of Gozli-Ata before overnighting in the region.
3/7 Caspian coast at Turkmenbashi
Drive to the Caspian Sea coast and spend time in the port city of Turkmenbashi, then continue toward Serdar for the overnight.
4/7 Nohur village, Kow-Ata and Gokdepe
Visit the mountain village of Nohur, known for its ram-horn gravestones and ancient juniper trees, then stop at the Kow-Ata underground lake for a swim in warm mineral water. Continue via Gokdepe to Ashgabat for the evening.
5/7 Ashgabat city tour, Old Nisa and Darvaza
Morning city tour of white-marble Ashgabat and the ruins of Old Nisa, then cross the Karakum Desert to Darvaza. Watch the Gas Crater as the light fades, have dinner by the fire and spend the night in the yurt camp.
6/7 Return to Ashgabat
See the crater once more in daylight before breakfast at the camp, then drive back to the capital for free time and an evening at leisure.
7/7 Free time and departure
Breakfast at the hotel, free time according to your flight schedule, and transfer to the airport for departure.
Included and not included
Included
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Licensed local guide
- All programme transfers by road
- Six hotel nights (Ashgabat ×3, Balkanabat ×1, Serdar ×1, plus one yurt-camp night)
- Twin-share accommodation
- Breakfasts in hotels and at the camp
- Dinner near Darvaza
- Programme excursions and main entrance tickets
- Visa support and LOI preparation
- Travel insurance
- Organisational support
Not included
- International flights
- Turkmenistan tourist visa
- Consular, border and airport fees
- Lunches and dinners except the Darvaza dinner
- Extra hotel services
- Optional excursions and activities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips for the guide and driver
Important information before booking
- The route starts and finishes in Ashgabat
- The route includes several long desert and coastal drives
- One night is spent in a traditional yurt camp near Darvaza
- Bring swimwear and non-slip shoes for Kow-Ata
- Closed shoes are recommended for walking the Yangykala canyon ridges
- Modest dress is recommended for visiting Nohur village
- Day seven timing depends on the international flight
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Western Turkmenistan, the Caspian shore
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| Group size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | $2 520 | $1 520 | $1 405 | $1 110 | $965 | $960 | $885 | $845 | $800 |
Single supplement: $85
Prices are per person in a twin room, 3★ hotel. Medical insurance and the letter of invitation (LOI) are included. The consular fee of $110–130 is paid separately.
