Darvaza crater by night
Camp beside the burning Door to Hell.
The Door to Hell and the marble city
The country's signature route, the marble capital, the UNESCO oasis of Merv, an overnight beside the burning Darvaza crater and the mausoleums of Kunya-Urgench.
A suggested flow for Turkmenistan Silk Road Classic. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.
Your journey begins in Ashgabat. Arrive in the white-marble capital and see Independence Square and the Ertugrul Gazi Mosque. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
On to Ashgabat. Tour the ancient Parthian ruins of Old Nisa and meet the prized Ahalteke horses. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Mary · Merv. Fly to Mary and explore ancient Merv with the Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum and the Great Kyz Kala. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Darvaza. Cross the Karakum desert to the burning Darvaza gas crater for an overnight in the dunes. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Kunya-Urgench. Continue to Kunya-Urgench for the Kutlug Timur Minaret and the Turabek Khanym Mausoleum. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
A final day around Ashgabat. Fly back to Ashgabat for the departure transfer. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.
The landmarks and regions that shape journeys like this one.
Suggested ways to make Turkmenistan your own. Add any of these to your trip, we'll fold them into your tailored plan.
Camp beside the burning Door to Hell.
The white capital and its grand monuments.
Meet the famed golden horses of Turkmenistan.
The Parthian capital's ruins near Ashgabat.
These are sample suggestions. Availability and details are confirmed when we tailor your itinerary.
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