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\n Home<\/a> \u203a Tours From Khiva<\/a> \u203a 5-Day Khiva to Darvaza, Ashgabat & Merv Tour\n<\/div>\n

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5-Day Khiva to Darvaza, Ashgabat & Merv Tour<\/h1>\n

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Travel from Khiva into Turkmenistan on a 5-day cross-border tour through Dashoguz, Darvaza Gas Crater, Ashgabat, Kow-Ata, Nokhur, Mary, Ancient Merv, and the Farap border. This route combines desert landscapes, city sightseeing, local cuisine, mountain scenery, Silk Road history, and one of the most important UNESCO heritage sites in Central Asia.<\/p>\n

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Tour Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Tour route<\/strong><\/td>\nKhiva \u2192 Dashoguz \u2192 Darvaza \u2192 Ashgabat \u2192 Kow-Ata \u2192 Nokhur \u2192 Mary \u2192 Ancient Merv \u2192 Farap border<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tour duration<\/strong><\/td>\n5 days \/ 4 nights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tour type<\/strong><\/td>\nPrivate or group route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starting point<\/strong><\/td>\nKhiva, Uzbekistan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish point<\/strong><\/td>\nFarap border \/ transfer to Bukhara if required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main highlights<\/strong><\/td>\nDarvaza Gas Crater, Ashgabat, Kow-Ata, Nokhur, Mary, Ancient Merv<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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Tour Itinerary<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Day 1: Khiva \u2192 Shavat \/ Dashoguz Border \u2192 Darvaza” open_toggle_text_color=”#0aa7e8″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0aa7e8″ toggle_font=”Lato|700|||||||” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]In the morning, transfer from Khiva to the Shavat \u2014 Dashoguz border. After passing the Uzbek side of the border, guests will be met on the Turkmen side by a guide who will assist with the necessary formalities.<\/p>\n

After crossing the border, continue to Dashoguz for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, stop at a local market or shop to buy products for dinner in the desert and get a first impression of local everyday life.<\/p>\n

Then travel into the Karakum Desert to the Darvaza Gas Crater, known as the \u201cGates of Hell\u201d. Upon arrival, guests will be accommodated in a yurt camp and take an introductory walk to the crater.<\/p>\n

In the evening, dinner will be prepared at the camp with shashlik and grilled vegetables. After dinner, guests can approach the crater again to enjoy the view of the burning crater in the darkness.<\/p>\n

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Overnight:<\/strong> yurt camp near Darvaza Gas Crater<\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong> Khiva \u2192 Shavat \/ Dashoguz border \u2192 Dashoguz \u2192 Darvaza<\/p>\n

Meals:<\/strong> lunch in Dashoguz, dinner at the yurt camp<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Day 2: Darvaza \u2192 Karakum Craters \u2192 Yerbent \u2192 Ashgabat” open_toggle_text_color=”#0aa7e8″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0aa7e8″ toggle_font=”Lato|700|||||||” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]After breakfast at the yurt camp, depart toward Ashgabat. On the way, visit two more natural sites in the Darvaza area: the mud crater and the water crater. These places show different natural features of the Karakum Desert and provide interesting photo opportunities.<\/p>\n

Continue to the village of Yerbent, where guests can taste camel milk and learn more about life in the desert area.<\/p>\n

By lunchtime, arrive in Ashgabat. Check in at the hotel, take a shower, change clothes, and rest after the overnight stay in the desert.<\/p>\n

After a short rest, lunch will be arranged at a traditional restaurant in Ashgabat. The main dish will be Turkmen pilaf inside a pie, served with salads and first courses.<\/p>\n

After lunch, begin the Ashgabat sightseeing program. Visit the Independence Monument, the Arch of Neutrality, the largest indoor Ferris wheel, and other monuments and architectural ensembles of the capital.<\/p>\n

In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of Ashgabat\u2019s restaurants. The final point of the day will be a visit to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking evening Ashgabat.<\/p>\n

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Overnight:<\/strong> hotel in Ashgabat<\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong> Darvaza \u2192 mud crater \u2192 water crater \u2192 Yerbent \u2192 Ashgabat<\/p>\n

Meals:<\/strong> breakfast at the yurt camp, lunch and dinner in Ashgabat<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Day 3: Arkadag \u2192 Kow-Ata \u2192 Nokhur \u2192 Mountain Rest” open_toggle_text_color=”#0aa7e8″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0aa7e8″ toggle_font=”Lato|700|||||||” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]After breakfast, leave Ashgabat toward Kow-Ata via the city of Arkadag. On the way, guests will see modern urban districts and the natural landscapes of the Kopet Dag foothills.<\/p>\n

The first main stop of the day is the underground lake Kow-Ata, one of the most unusual natural places in Turkmenistan. Guests can descend into the cave, see the underground lake, and, if desired, swim in the warm mineral water.<\/p>\n

After visiting Kow-Ata, lunch will be arranged at a place known for local shashlik, salads, and other dishes.<\/p>\n

Then continue to the mountains of Nokhur. Guests will get acquainted with the village of Nokhur, its atmosphere, traditions, and mountain way of life. The route then continues higher into the mountains, where beautiful views of the surroundings open up.<\/p>\n

A stop at a mountain camp will be arranged in a picturesque place. Guests will enjoy traditional-style rest and a master class in preparing a national dish, such as gazanlama or traditional pilaf. Live traditional music with dutar performance will also be arranged.<\/p>\n

After dinner prepared together with the guests, return to Ashgabat.<\/p>\n

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Overnight:<\/strong> hotel in Ashgabat<\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong> Ashgabat \u2192 Arkadag \u2192 Kow-Ata \u2192 Nokhur \u2192 Ashgabat<\/p>\n

Meals:<\/strong> breakfast at the hotel, lunch near Kow-Ata, dinner during the mountain rest program<\/p>\n

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After breakfast, visit one of Ashgabat\u2019s city bazaars. Guests can buy souvenirs, sweets, dried fruits, spices, local handicrafts, and other keepsakes from Turkmenistan.<\/p>\n

After the bazaar, drive toward the city of Mary. The transfer takes several hours, with stops for rest along the way.<\/p>\n

Upon arrival in Mary, lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a light walk around the city, including the city market, the old Orthodox church if available for viewing, and the main streets of Mary.<\/p>\n

This day is intentionally calmer so guests can rest after the previous busy days and prepare for the visit to Ancient Merv.<\/p>\n

After the walk, check in at the hotel, enjoy free time, dinner, and overnight in Mary.<\/p>\n

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Overnight:<\/strong> hotel in Mary<\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong> Ashgabat \u2192 city bazaar \u2192 Mary<\/p>\n

Meals:<\/strong> breakfast at the hotel, lunch in Mary, dinner in Mary<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Day 5: Ancient Merv \u2192 Bayramaly \u2192 Turkmenabat \u2192 Farap Border” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#0aa7e8″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0aa7e8″ toggle_font=”Lato|700|||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]After breakfast, go on an excursion to Ancient Merv, one of the most important historical centers of the Great Silk Road and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n

During the excursion, guests will see ancient settlements, fortress walls, mausoleums, and architectural monuments that help imagine the scale of this legendary city. For centuries, Merv was a major cultural, trade, and scientific center of the region.<\/p>\n

The program includes the main sites of the historical complex: the Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar, Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala, Greater and Lesser Gyz-Kala, the Askhab complex, and other monuments of Ancient Merv.<\/p>\n

After the excursion, lunch will be arranged in Bayramaly.<\/p>\n

After lunch, continue toward Turkmenabat. Upon arrival, guests will have an early dinner with a traditional Turkmen pie and other local dishes.<\/p>\n

After dinner, continue to the Farap border. After passing the Turkmen side of the border, the tour ends. If necessary, a transfer to Bukhara can then be arranged.<\/p>\n

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Finish:<\/strong> Farap border \/ transfer to Bukhara if required<\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong> Mary \u2192 Ancient Merv \u2192 Bayramaly \u2192 Turkmenabat \u2192 Farap border<\/p>\n

Meals:<\/strong> breakfast at the hotel, lunch in Bayramaly, early dinner in Turkmenabat<\/p>\n

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What Can Be Included<\/h2>\n

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  • Border meeting on the Turkmen side<\/li>\n
  • Guide assistance during the route<\/li>\n
  • Transport according to the program<\/li>\n
  • Yurt camp accommodation near Darvaza<\/li>\n
  • Hotel accommodation in Ashgabat and Mary<\/li>\n
  • Meals according to the agreed program<\/li>\n
  • Excursions and sightseeing according to the itinerary<\/li>\n
  • Assistance with travel planning and border route coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Good to Know<\/h2>\n

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    • This tour starts from Khiva and crosses into Turkmenistan via the Shavat \/ Dashoguz border.<\/li>\n
    • The tour can finish at the Farap border with onward transfer to Bukhara if required.<\/li>\n
    • Border crossing procedures and timing may vary.<\/li>\n
    • Visa and LOI requirements should be confirmed before the trip.<\/li>\n
    • The route can be adjusted depending on travel dates, group size, and border arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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