ASHGABAT TOUR · GROUP TOURS
Khiva or Ashgabat. Your journey, with a local team.
A fixed group date, a day-by-day programme and a total quotation before payment. e-Visa included in the price; the migration fee (approximately $50 USD per person) is not included in the tour price and is paid separately. A border or airport meeting and options to continue across Central Asia.
NOVEMBER 2026
Guaranteed November tours
7 & 21 November · 5 or 8 days
Khiva via Shavat → Farap, or Ashgabat → Ashgabat.
Choose route and dateNEW YEAR 2027
New Year groups: enrollment open
29–30 December · 2–5 January · 5 or 8 days
Khiva via Shavat → Farap, or Ashgabat → Ashgabat.
Choose route and dateNEW YEAR 2027
A new year. A new journey. Turkmenistan.
Darvaza, Ashgabat lights and the Silk Road. Choose 5 or 8 days — join a group or travel privately.
29–30 December 2026 · 2–5 January 2027 · Group enrollment open
Trip price
Price confirmed for your dates and group size
The per-person price depends on itinerary length and logistics, travel dates, number of travellers, accommodation category, and whether the tour is private or group. We confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tour arrangements can include a local guide, transport, accommodation, sightseeing and Turkmenistan e-Visa, included in the price. Border visa fees are approximately $55 USD per person, paid separately. The exact services and final quote are confirmed after the route and dates are selected.
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Turkmenistan Tours 2026–2027: Private, Group & Custom Trips
Discover private and group tours across Turkmenistan, including Ashgabat, Darvaza Gas Crater, Kow-Ata underground lake, Ancient Merv, Nisa, Kunya-Urgench, and cross-border routes from Uzbekistan. Choose a tour below to view the full itinerary and details.
Turkmenistan Tour Packages
3 days
3-Day Ashgabat Tour: Old Nisa & Akhal-Teke Horses
from $545 per person
group rate · departure and place confirmed on enquiry
Base private-tour rate:
1 traveller — US$ 1 160
2 travellers — US$ 785 per person
Room arrangements and supplements confirmed in your quote.
4 days
4-Day Turkmenistan Tour: Ashgabat, Darvaza & Kow-Ata
from $675 per person
group rate · departure and place confirmed on enquiry
Base private-tour rate:
1 traveller — US$ 1 520
2 travellers — US$ 980 per person
Room arrangements and supplements confirmed in your quote.
5-Day Ashgabat, Darvaza, Yangykala & Kow-Ata Tour
from $840 per person
group rate · departure and place confirmed on enquiry
Base private-tour rate:
1 traveller — US$ 1 880
2 travellers — US$ 1 245 per person
Room arrangements and supplements confirmed in your quote.
6-Day Turkmenistan Nature Tour: Darvaza & Yangykala of Turkmenistan
from $970 per person
group rate · departure and place confirmed on enquiry
Base private-tour rate:
1 traveller — US$ 2 240
2 travellers — US$ 1 415 per person
Room arrangements and supplements confirmed in your quote.
7 days
7-Day Turkmenistan Tour: Ashgabat, Yangykala, Nohur & Darvaza | Ashgabat, Yangykala & Darvaza
from $1 055 per person
group rate · departure and place confirmed on enquiry
Base private-tour rate:
1 traveller — US$ 2 600
2 travellers — US$ 1 600 per person
Room arrangements and supplements confirmed in your quote.
8 days
8-Day Grand Turkmenistan Tour: Darvaza, Yangykala & Merv
from $1 170 per person
group rate · departure and place confirmed on enquiry
Base private-tour rate:
1 traveller — US$ 2 925
2 travellers — US$ 1 780 per person
Room arrangements and supplements confirmed in your quote.
Browse our suggested Turkmenistan tours and click “View tour details” to see the full itinerary.
4-Day Turkmenistan Tour: Ashgabat, Darvaza & Kow-Ata
Tour itinerary: Ashgabat → Darvaza Gas Crater → Kow-Ata → Ashgabat
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private
Tour duration: 4 days / 3 nights
5-Day Khiva to Darvaza, Ashgabat & Merv Tour
Tour itinerary: Khiva → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Kow-Ata → Merv → Farap
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private / group route
Tour duration: 5 days / 4 nights
3-Day Farap, Merv, Ashgabat & Darvaza Tour
Tour itinerary: Farap → Merv → Ashgabat → Darvaza → Kunya-Urgench → Dashoguz border
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private tour
Tour duration: 3 days / 2 nights
8-Day Grand Turkmenistan Tour: Darvaza, Yangykala & Merv
Tour itinerary: Dashoguz → Kunya-Urgench → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Kow-Ata → Yangykala → Turkmenbashi → Nokhur → Mary → Merv → Farap
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private / group route
Tour duration: 8 days / 7 nights
6-Day Turkmenistan Nature Tour: Darvaza & Yangykala of Turkmenistan
Tour itinerary: Ashgabat → Old Nisa → Karakum Desert → Darvaza → Yangykala Canyon → Turkmenbashi → Nohur → Kow-Ata → Ashgabat
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private / group route
Tour duration: 6 days / 5 nights
3-Day Ashgabat Tour: Old Nisa & Akhal-Teke Horses
Tour itinerary: Ashgabat → Old Nisa → Ashgabat
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private tour
Tour duration: 3 days / 2 nights
3-Day Bukhara to Khiva Turkmenistan Tour
Tour itinerary: Farap border → Merv → Ashgabat → Darvaza → Shavat border
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private / group route
Tour duration: 3 days / 2 nights
5-Day Shavat – Darvaza – Ashgabat – Nohur – Kow-Ata – Merv – Farap Tour
Tour itinerary: Shavat border → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Nohur → Kow-Ata → Merv → Farap border
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private / group route
Tour duration: 5 days / 4 nights
6-Day Farap to Shavat Tour: Merv, Nohur & Darvaza
Tour itinerary: Farap border → Turkmenabat → Mary → Ancient Merv → Ashgabat → Nohur → Kow-Ata → Gokdepe → Darvaza → Kunya-Urgench → Shavat border
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private / group route
Tour duration: 6 days / 5 nights
7-Day Bukhara to Khiva Tour: Merv, Yangykala & Darvaza
Tour itinerary: Farap border → Merv → Ashgabat → Yangykala → Darvaza → Dashoguz border
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private / group route
Tour duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Turkmenistan Tours with Ashgabat Tour
Ashgabat Tour offers private Turkmenistan tours for travelers who want to discover the country with local support, comfortable transport, and carefully planned routes. Our tours include the white marble city of Ashgabat, the Darvaza Gas Crater, Ancient Merv, Kunya-Urgench, Kow-Ata underground lake, Yangykala Canyon, and other important cultural and natural sites.
Each tour can be adjusted according to your travel dates, group size, nationality, arrival point, and preferred route. We organize short city tours, desert trips, cross-border routes from Uzbekistan, and longer journeys across Turkmenistan.
What You Can Expect
Our Turkmenistan tours are designed for visitors who want a smooth and practical travel experience. We can help with itinerary planning, visa support, local guides, private transport, hotel arrangements, desert camping near Darvaza, and border transfer logistics.
Whether you are planning a short 3-day trip or a longer 8-day journey across the country, Ashgabat Tour can help you choose a route that matches your interests and travel schedule.
Popular Places on Our Tours
- Ashgabat city sightseeing and modern monuments
- Darvaza Gas Crater and Karakum Desert overnight stay
- Ancient Merv, one of the most important Silk Road sites
- Kunya-Urgench historical monuments in northern Turkmenistan
- Kow-Ata underground lake and mountain routes
- Cross-border travel routes with Uzbekistan
You can also learn more about Turkmenistan’s UNESCO World Heritage sites on the official UNESCO website: UNESCO Turkmenistan World Heritage.
If you are not sure which tour is best for you, send us your travel dates and route ideas. We will help you choose a comfortable Turkmenistan tour and prepare a practical itinerary.
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Private tours, cultural journeys, desert adventures, and personalized travel services across Turkmenistan.
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Frequently asked questions about Turkmenistan tours
Short answers about visas, how long to stay, where a trip can start, prices and the best season to travel.
Do I need a visa to travel to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan e-Visa is included in the tour price. We help complete the application and prepare documents. The migration fee is not included in the tour price: approximately $50 USD per person, paid separately.
How many days should I plan for Turkmenistan?
Three to five days are enough for Ashgabat, Old Nisa and the Darvaza gas crater. If you want to add Ancient Merv or Yangykala Canyon, plan six to ten days so the driving distances stay comfortable.
Where can the tour start and finish?
Most travellers start at Ashgabat airport. If you are travelling the Silk Road through Uzbekistan, we can meet you at a land border instead — Shavat–Dashoguz coming from Khiva, or Farap coming from Bukhara — and finish at whichever border suits your onward route.
Can I change a ready-made itinerary?
Yes. Every published programme is a starting point. We can change the number of days, the order of the route, the type of accommodation and the pace, or build a completely new itinerary around what you want to see.
How much does a tour cost?
The final per-person quote depends on the route and duration, travel dates, group size, accommodation category, private or group format, and the services included. We confirm the exact price and inclusions in writing before booking.
Can we stay overnight at the Darvaza gas crater?
Yes, and it is the way we recommend seeing it. Guests stay in a yurt camp near the crater, which means you see the burning gas field after dark and again at sunrise, when it looks completely different.
When is the best time to visit Turkmenistan?
Spring, from April to May, and autumn, from September to October, are the most comfortable seasons. Summer in the Karakum Desert regularly passes 40 °C, and winter nights in the desert are cold, so both are possible but need a carefully paced programme.
What is normally included in the price?
Transport with a driver, an English-speaking guide, accommodation, meals as listed in the programme, entrance fees to the sites on your route, and assistance at the border or airport on arrival. Turkmenistan e-Visa is included in the tour price. International flights and the migration fee (approximately $50 USD per person) are not included in the tour price; the migration fee is paid separately.
Upcoming group tour dates
Registration status is shown for each departure below. Applications close 14 days before the start date. We confirm availability after receiving your request.
30 December 2026 — 3 January 2027
Route: Shavat border → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Nohur → Kow-Ata → Mary → Merv → Farap border
5-day / 4-night New Year group tour; the exact number of available places is confirmed after your request.
Applications accepted until 16 December 2026
Request a place in the group30 December 2026 — 6 January 2027
Route: Shavat → Dashoguz → Kunya-Urgench → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Gokdepe → Kow-Ata → Gyzylarbat → Balkanabat → Yangykala → Gozli-Ata → Kemal-Ata → Turkmenbashi → Gyzylarbat → Nohur → Mary → Merv → Farap
8-day / 7-night New Year tour. Availability is confirmed after your request.
Applications accepted until 16 December 2026
Request a place in the group4–8 January 2027
Route: Shavat border → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Nohur → Kow-Ata → Mary → Merv → Farap border
5-day / 4-night January holiday group tour; the exact number of available places is confirmed after your request.
Applications accepted until 21 December 2026
Request a place in the group4–11 January 2027
Route: Shavat → Dashoguz → Kunya-Urgench → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Gokdepe → Kow-Ata → Gyzylarbat → Balkanabat → Yangykala → Gozli-Ata → Kemal-Ata → Turkmenbashi → Gyzylarbat → Nohur → Mary → Merv → Farap
8-day / 7-night New Year tour. Availability is confirmed after your request.
Applications accepted until 21 December 2026
Request a place in the group19–23 March 2027
Route: Shavat border → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Nohur → Kow-Ata → Mary → Merv → Farap border
Spring group tour during Nowruz; availability is confirmed after your request.
Applications accepted until 5 March 2027
Request a place in the group1–5 May 2027
Route: Shavat border → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Nohur → Kow-Ata → Mary → Merv → Farap border
May holiday group tour; availability is confirmed after your request.
Applications accepted until 17 April 2027
Request a place in the groupTurkmenistan Tours from Uzbekistan
Travelling from Khiva, Farap or the Shavat side? Explore confirmed cross-border routes, entry and exit planning, visa support and practical booking information on our dedicated route page.
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YOUR ROUTE
Find a journey that fits your plans
Your starting point matters: a route from Khiva differs from one starting in Ashgabat. Choose your preferences to find a suitable journey.
How to compare prices and formats
A group-departure rate applies to a specific date and agreed programme. A private-tour table shows per-person prices by party size. Single-room supplements and services outside the programme are considered separately. Before payment, we agree the dates, entry and exit points, overnight stays, inclusions and final price.
Compare the route as well as the duration: Yangykala and Merv itineraries require different transfers and overnight stays. Long driving days include breaks; road timings and seasonal conditions are checked before confirmation.
Turkmenistan tours with a local operator
Turkmenistan is one of the least-visited countries on earth, and the easiest way to see it is with a local team. Ashgabat Tour is a licensed Turkmenistan tour operator, part of Two Wings Travel, working since 2016 from our office in Turkmenabat. We run group departures on fixed dates and private tours on any dates: 3 to 8 days, starting in Ashgabat or at the Uzbek border near Khiva and Bukhara.
Why travel with a local operator
- Turkmenistan e-Visa included in the tour price. We prepare your Turkmenistan e-Visa application and check every document before it is submitted. See the e-Visa guide.
- One team on the ground. Guide, driver, hotels and desert camp are arranged by our own staff, not resold.
- Border and airport meetings. We meet you at Ashgabat airport or on the Turkmen side of the Shavat or Farap border.
- Clear price before payment. Your manager confirms the total for your dates and group size before you pay. Card payment online is available for all tours.
- Medical insurance included in the tour price.
Choose your Turkmenistan tour
The table shows starting group offers in USD per person. Your own private party or a private trip for one person is quoted separately. Before booking we confirm the departure, group arrangements, room type, meals and all supplements.
| Tour | Days | Route | From, per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat & Old Nisa | 3 | Ashgabat → Old Nisa → Ashgabat | US$ 545 |
| Bukhara to Khiva via Turkmenistan | 3 | Farap → Merv → Ashgabat → Darvaza → Kunya-Urgench → Dashoguz | US$ 545 |
| Ashgabat, Darvaza & Kow-Ata | 4 | Ashgabat → Old Nisa → Darvaza → Kow-Ata | US$ 675 |
| Ashgabat, Darvaza & Ancient Merv | 4 | Ashgabat → Darvaza → Mary → Merv | US$ 675 |
| Khiva to Bukhara via Turkmenistan | 5 | Shavat → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Nokhur → Kow-Ata → Merv → Farap | US$ 840 |
| Ashgabat, Darvaza, Yangykala & Kow-Ata | 5 | Ashgabat → Darvaza → Yangykala → Kow-Ata | US$ 840 |
| Ashgabat, Yangykala, Darvaza & Merv | 6 | Ashgabat → Darvaza → Yangykala → Mary → Merv | US$ 970 |
| Farap to Shavat: Merv to Kunya-Urgench | 6 | Farap → Merv → Ashgabat → Nokhur → Kow-Ata → Darvaza → Kunya-Urgench → Shavat | US$ 970 |
| Turkmenistan Discovery | 7 | Ashgabat → Yangykala → Darvaza and more | US$ 1,055 |
| Bukhara to Khiva: Merv, Yangykala, Darvaza | 7 | Farap → Merv → Ashgabat → Yangykala → Darvaza → Kunya-Urgench → Dashoguz | US$ 1,055 |
| Grand Turkmenistan | 8 | Dashoguz → Kunya-Urgench → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Yangykala → Nokhur → Merv → Farap | US$ 1,170 |
Want something else? Every route can run as a private tour on your dates, or be combined with Uzbekistan and the Five Stans of Central Asia.
Choose your travel format
- Travelling alone: ask for an available group and the price to join, or a private tour for one.
- A couple or your own party: request a quote for your exact party size, dates and hotel category.
- Combining with Uzbekistan: choose a route between Shavat and Farap and agree your entry and exit points.
Write in Gmail for your quotation — include your dates, number of travellers and starting point.
Group departures 2026–2027
Join a small group on a fixed date and pay a group price.
- November 2026: guaranteed departures on 7 and 21 November, 5 or 8 days. See November tours.
- New Year 2027: departures 29 and 30 December 2026 and 2–5 January 2027, 5 or 8 days, from US$ 1,014 per person. The 29 December Ashgabat departure includes New Year’s Eve at Darvaza. See New Year tours.
Tours from Uzbekistan: Khiva and Bukhara
Most travellers combine Turkmenistan with Uzbekistan. Routes from Khiva start on the Turkmen side of the Shavat–Dashoguz border; routes from Bukhara start at the Farap border near Turkmenabat. The transfer from the Turkmen border post is included in the price of tours that start at the border. You can cross Turkmenistan in 3 to 7 days and continue to the other side of Uzbekistan without backtracking. All tours from Khiva.
What is included
- Transport along the route by car or minivan with a driver.
- Hotels and the desert camp at Darvaza, as stated in each programme.
- Guide and excursions listed in the itinerary.
- Turkmenistan electronic visa (e-Visa) — included in the tour price
- Medical insurance for the tour days.
- Meeting at Ashgabat airport or at the Turkmen side of the border.
Not included: international flights, migration fee — approximately $50 USD per person, not included in the tour price and paid separately; other border fees on arrival, single accommodation, and meals not listed in the itinerary.
Turkmenistan e-Visa
All our guests travel on a Turkmenistan electronic visa (e-Visa) prepared with our help. You send a passport scan, a recent photo and a short questionnaire; we check and submit the application, and you complete a short selfie check. Send documents as soon as your dates are confirmed. Full requirements are in our Turkmenistan e-Visa guide.
Best time to visit Turkmenistan
- Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November): the best seasons, warm days and cool nights, ideal for Darvaza and Yangykala.
- Summer (June–August): very hot in the Karakum desert; we plan early starts and evening visits to Darvaza.
- Winter (December–February): cold, with nights below freezing in the desert and at Nokhur, but clear skies and almost no other travellers. Our New Year tours run at this time.
What you will see
- Darvaza gas crater — the “Gates of Hell”, a burning crater in the Karakum desert, best seen after dark. More about Darvaza.
- Ashgabat — the white-marble capital with its monuments, fountains and night lights.
- Ancient Merv — a UNESCO World Heritage site, once one of the great cities of the Silk Road. More about Merv.
- Kunya-Urgench — UNESCO-listed mausoleums and minaret of the old capital of Khorezm. More.
- Old Nisa — the UNESCO-listed Parthian fortress just outside Ashgabat. More.
- Yangykala Canyon — red, pink and white cliffs in western Turkmenistan. More.
- Kow-Ata underground lake — a 60 m descent to a warm mineral lake of 33–37 °C. More.
- Nokhur — a mountain village in the Kopetdag with its own traditions. More.
How booking works
- Send your dates, nationality and preferred route directly through Gmail or WhatsApp.
- Receive the day-by-day programme and the total price for your group.
- Send documents for the e-Visa; we prepare and submit the application.
- Pay by card online or as agreed with your manager.
- We meet you at the airport or the border and stay with you until you leave Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan tours: questions
Can I travel in Turkmenistan without a tour?
Tourist travel is arranged through a local tour operator, which supports your e-Visa and plans the route. Our tours cover that for you.
How much does a Turkmenistan tour cost?
Group offers start from US$545 per person for 3 days. A private trip is quoted separately for your dates, route, party size and accommodation. We confirm the final total and included services before payment.
Can I join a group as a solo traveller?
Yes. Ask to join an available fixed-date group or book a private tour. A group rate is different from the price of a private tour for one person. We confirm the group, room arrangements and any supplements in your quotation.
Can I start in Uzbekistan?
Yes. Our routes start at the Shavat border near Khiva or the Farap border near Bukhara, and end on the other side.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as possible, so there is time for the e-Visa. New Year group bookings close about two weeks before departure.
Do you run private tours?
Yes. Every route in the table can run as a private tour on your dates.
Is Turkmenistan safe for tourists?
Turkmenistan is calm and orderly for visitors on an organised tour. Read our safety tips for practical advice.
Do you work with tour operators?
Yes, we provide ground services in Turkmenistan for travel agencies and tour operators.
