4×4 TOURS · MOUNTAINS · DESERT · SILK ROAD
Turkmenistan beyond the usual road
Discover mountain Nokhur, the Yangykala canyons and an evening at Darvaza. Choose 7, 8 or 10 days, or combine two countries in 14 days.
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Turkmenistan Motorcycle Expedition — 12 days / 11 nights
Bekdash, the Caspian coast, Yangykala, Nokhur, Ashgabat, Darvaza, Merv and Koytendag. Motorcycle stages, vehicle support, sightseeing by car and two overnight trains.
From US$1,250 per person with 12 participants. Final price depends on the group size (1–12 people). Departure dates are agreed as the group forms. e-Visa included; state and motorcycle import fees are separate.
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Turkmenistan jeep & off-road tours
Tap an itinerary to reveal the day-by-day outline. We arrange 4×4 transport for the agreed mountain and desert sections, with city and interregional transfers suited to the programme.
7 DAYS · TURKMENISTANNokhur Mountains, Yangykala & Darvaza
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- Arrival in Ashgabat and an evening introduction.
- Kow-Ata and the road to Nokhur; overnight in the mountain area.
- Mountain scenery and transfer to Balkanabat.
- Yangykala canyons, viewpoints and photo stops.
- Return to Ashgabat; a full day with a long road transfer.
- Across the Karakum to Darvaza and an evening by the crater.
- Return to Ashgabat; finish time is agreed around your flight.
This is an itinerary outline. Driving times, overnight stops, site access and the final services are confirmed in your individual programme.
Ashgabat → Nokhur → Yangykala → Darvaza → Ashgabat
Enquire about this tour8 DAYS · TURKMENISTANFrom Khiva: Desert, Mountains & Canyons
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- Meet at Shavat border, Kunya-Urgench and a long transfer to Darvaza.
- Desert morning and transfer to Ashgabat.
- Ashgabat and Old Nisa.
- Kow-Ata and mountain Nokhur.
- Mountain roads and transfer to Balkanabat.
- Yangykala canyons and return to Balkanabat.
- Transfer to Ashgabat with time to rest.
- End of the programme and airport transfer for the agreed flight.
This is an itinerary outline. Driving times, overnight stops, site access and the final services are confirmed in your individual programme.
Shavat → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Nokhur → Yangykala → Ashgabat
Enquire about this tour10 DAYS · TURKMENISTANNokhur & Koytendag Nature Expedition
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- Arrival in Ashgabat and an introduction to the capital.
- Kow-Ata and transfer to mountain Nokhur.
- Nokhur landscapes and return to Ashgabat.
- Karakum Desert and an evening at Darvaza.
- Return to Ashgabat and rest after the drive.
- Transfer to Mary and an introduction to Ancient Merv.
- A long road transfer to the Koytendag area.
- Dinosaur footprint plateau, with walking adapted to the group.
- Waterfall and stalactite cave, subject to confirmed access; a nature alternative if access is restricted.
- Early departure towards Farap via Turkmenabat; border timing and the long transfer are confirmed in advance.
This is an itinerary outline. Driving times, overnight stops, site access and the final services are confirmed in your individual programme.
Ashgabat → Nokhur → Darvaza → Merv → Koytendag → Farap
Enquire about this tour14 DAYS · TWO COUNTRIESTwo Countries: 4×4 Landscapes & the Silk Road
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- Arrival in Ashgabat.
- Kow-Ata and Nokhur.
- Mountain scenery and transfer to Balkanabat.
- Yangykala canyons and return to Balkanabat.
- Road transfer to Ashgabat.
- Darvaza and an evening in the desert.
- Kunya-Urgench, Shavat border and Khiva; an early start, with timing subject to border operations.
- Khiva: Ichan-Kala, courtyards and minarets.
- Transfer from Khiva to Bukhara.
- Bukhara old town and the Poi-Kalyan ensemble.
- Transfer to Samarkand and a first introduction.
- Samarkand: Registan and historic ensembles.
- Transfer to Tashkent and a city walk.
- End of the journey in Tashkent.
This is an itinerary outline. Driving times, overnight stops, site access and the final services are confirmed in your individual programme.
Ashgabat → Nokhur → Yangykala → Darvaza → Khiva → Bukhara → Samarkand → Tashkent
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Choose 7, 8, 10 or 14 days and tell us your preferred dates and party size. We will propose an available departure or discuss forming a new group.
We are collecting preliminary enquiries. Dates, group size, places and price are confirmed in writing. Registering interest is not a booking. Registration closes two weeks before a confirmed departure.
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Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent: we arrange standalone Uzbekistan journeys and combined itineraries. Our two-week outline pairs Turkmenistan’s mountains and desert with the historic Silk Road cities.
Explore Uzbekistan toursKoytendag: a different kind of nature journey
Dinosaur footprints, a waterfall and a stalactite cave, for travellers ready for long drives and walking. Cave visits and other nature stops depend on confirmed access, weather and the group’s abilities.
Turkmenistan e-Visa is included in the agreed tour price. Border visa fees of about US$55 are paid separately. Accommodation, meals, tickets and cancellation terms are itemised in your proposal before booking.
Our footage: Nokhur, Bukhara & Samarkand
Motorcycle, photography & other travel styles
We also arrange motorcycle, overland and photography journeys. Routes, support, road conditions and additional services are agreed with your party.
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