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\n Home<\/a> \u203a Turkmenistan Tours<\/a> \u203a 3-Day Farap, Merv, Ashgabat & Darvaza Tour\n<\/div>\n

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3-Day Farap, Merv, Ashgabat & Darvaza Tour<\/h1>\n

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Travel across Turkmenistan on a 3-day cross-border route from the Farap border to Ancient Merv, Ashgabat, Darvaza Gas Crater, Kunya-Urgench, and Dashoguz. This tour combines UNESCO World Heritage sites, desert landscapes, Ashgabat city highlights, Akhal-Teke horses, and an overnight stay in traditional yurts near the famous \u201cGates of Hell\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Tour Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Tour route<\/strong><\/td>\nFarap \u2192 Ancient Merv \u2192 Ashgabat \u2192 Darvaza \u2192 Kunya-Urgench \u2192 Dashoguz border<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tour duration<\/strong><\/td>\n3 days \/ 2 nights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tour type<\/strong><\/td>\nPrivate tour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starting point<\/strong><\/td>\nFarap border, Uzbekistan \/ Turkmenistan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish point<\/strong><\/td>\nDashoguz border<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main highlights<\/strong><\/td>\nAncient Merv, Ashgabat, Old Nisa, Akhal-Teke horses, Darvaza Gas Crater, Kunya-Urgench<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accommodation<\/strong><\/td>\nHotel in Ashgabat and yurt camp near Darvaza<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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Tour Itinerary<\/h2>\n

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The route begins at the Farap border between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Your licensed guide will meet you on the Turkmen side and assist with border and visa formalities.<\/p>\n

After crossing the border, continue toward Ancient Merv, one of the largest cities of the Great Silk Road and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In different historical periods, Merv was an important administrative, trade, and cultural center of Central Asia.<\/p>\n

During the visit, you will see the main monuments of the archaeological complex, including Erk-Kala, Gyaur-Kala, Sultan-Kala, the Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar, and the Greater and Lesser Kyz-Kala. These sites help show the long history and former scale of this legendary Silk Road city.<\/p>\n

Lunch will be arranged at a restaurant near the archaeological complex. After the excursion, transfer to Ashgabat. Dinner at a restaurant in Ashgabat and overnight at the hotel.<\/p>\n

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

Route:<\/strong> Farap border \u2192 Ancient Merv \u2192 Ashgabat<\/p>\n

Distance:<\/strong> Farap \u2192 Merv: 260\u2013280 km; Merv \u2192 Ashgabat: about 350 km<\/p>\n

Time on the road:<\/strong> approximately 9\u201311 hours total driving time<\/p>\n

Meals:<\/strong> lunch near Merv, dinner in Ashgabat<\/p>\n

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After breakfast at the hotel, start a sightseeing tour of Ashgabat. The program includes Old Nisa, the ruins of the ancient capital of the Parthian Kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n

You will also visit the Akhal-Teke horse stables to learn about the legendary horse breed, one of the symbols of Turkmenistan. The city tour continues with the Independence Monument, the Arch of Neutrality, and other important landmarks of the capital.<\/p>\n

A visit to the Russian Bazaar is also included. Here guests can buy souvenirs and purchase food products for dinner in Darvaza.<\/p>\n

After lunch at a restaurant serving traditional cuisine, continue into the Karakum Desert to the Darvaza Gas Crater, which has been burning for more than half a century. Along the way, enjoy the desert landscapes and the possibility of seeing camels.<\/p>\n

Upon arrival, explore the area around the crater. Dinner will be cooked over a fire, followed by overnight in traditional Turkmen yurts under the starry sky of the Karakum Desert.<\/p>\n

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

Route:<\/strong> Ashgabat \u2192 Old Nisa \u2192 Ashgabat sightseeing \u2192 Karakum Desert \u2192 Darvaza<\/p>\n

Distance:<\/strong> Ashgabat \u2192 Darvaza: about 260 km<\/p>\n

Time on the road:<\/strong> approximately 4\u20135 hours<\/p>\n

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

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After breakfast at the Darvaza yurt camp, travel to the northern part of Turkmenistan to visit Kunya-Urgench, one of the most important historical centers of Central Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n

During the excursion, you will see the Mausoleum of Turabek Khanum, the Mausoleum of Tekesh, the Mausoleum of Il-Arslan, and the Kutlug-Timur Minaret, which is one of the tallest minarets in Central Asia.<\/p>\n

After the visit to Kunya-Urgench, continue to Dashoguz for lunch. In the afternoon, proceed to the border. Your guide will stay with you until the end of the Turkmen side and assist with the crossing.<\/p>\n

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Finish:<\/strong> Dashoguz border<\/p>\n

Route:<\/strong> Darvaza \u2192 Kunya-Urgench \u2192 Dashoguz border<\/p>\n

Distance:<\/strong> Darvaza \u2192 Kunya-Urgench: about 270 km; Kunya-Urgench \u2192 Dashoguz: about 100 km<\/p>\n

Time on the road:<\/strong> approximately 5\u20136.5 hours total driving time<\/p>\n

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

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Included<\/h2>\n

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  • Invitation letter to Turkmenistan<\/li>\n
  • Licensed guide throughout the route<\/li>\n
  • Transport throughout the route<\/li>\n
  • Overnight in yurts near Darvaza<\/li>\n
  • Dinner and breakfast in Darvaza<\/li>\n
  • Hotel accommodation in Ashgabat with breakfasts included, double occupancy<\/li>\n
  • Entrance tickets to all visited sites along the route<\/li>\n
  • Visit to Akhal-Teke horse stables<\/li>\n
  • Personal travel insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Not Included<\/h2>\n

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    • Visa cost at the border and related taxes<\/li>\n
    • Full board, except dinner and breakfast in Darvaza<\/li>\n
    • Additional hotel services<\/li>\n
    • International flights before and after the tour<\/li>\n
    • All expenses not specified under included services<\/li>\n
    • Tips for guides and drivers, approximately $10\u201315 per day each, optional but appreciated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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