Najm ad-Din al-Kubra Mausoleum
Turabek Khanum Mausoleum.
Kutlug Timur Minaret
Il-Arslan Mausoleum
Kyz Kala
Darvaza Crater
3 day Turkmenistan Tour from Uzbekistan will be a great trip to include to the classical Uzbekistan tour. Famous Darwaza gas crater, ancient Nisa, white-marbled Ashgabat and historical sights of Mary and Merw in a short journey to discover world-famous sights of Turkmenistan.
Book the tour and take a memorable Turkmenistan trip!
Meet the driver at the hotel in Khiva.
08:00 Transfer to the Turkmen – Uzbek Border post Shavat/ Dashoguz.
Border-passing formalities (passport and visa control usually take 1.5 to 3 hours). Meet the guide and driver at the Turkmen side of the border.
Transfer to the Darvaza crater and change from the asphalt road to the Karakum desert track, and continue 10 km deep inside.
In 1971, geologists accidentally found an underground cavern filled with natural gas. To avoid poisonous gas discharge, it was decided to burn the gas. Geologists hoped the fire would go out in a few days, but it has been burning ever since. Locals have named the cavern The Gate - Darvaza. The views are impressive, especially at sunset and night, when the mild sunlight and burning crater evoke incredible and ambiguous feelings.
Dinner and overnight stay in a yurt.
Breakfast at the yurt camp.
Transfer to Ashgabat, on arrival in Ashgabat, start sightseeing:
- Ancient Nissa (18 km from Ashgabad), UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the ruins of the ancient city (the date of foundation of I millennium BC - I millennium BC).
- Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum. It is considered the biggest in Central Asia (10 thousand people). There is a beautiful garden and fountains near the mosque.
- Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, with four minarets reminding the Blu Mosque of Istanbul, was built in honor of Ertogrul, the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
- Independence Park with the Monument of Independence (it's a 118 m column that is considered the highest building in the country);
- Neutrality Arch - a unique composition that rotates slowly after the sun;
- National Museum, where you can see more than 166 unique expositions from Ancient Merv and Nissa.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Takeaway breakfast
Transfer to the airport.
06:20 Departure for Mary by morning flight.
07:00 Arrival at Mary Airport.
Transfer to Ancient Merv (UNESCO) visiting:
- Historical park with Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Mohammed bin Said Mausoleum,
- Medieval castles – “Kesk” fortresses (6th-7th centuries) and others.
- History Museum of the Merv region.
Transfer to the land border, Farab - Alat. Border crossing, migration formalities ( visa/ passport control).
The driver meets at the Uzbekistan side of the border. Transfer to Bukhara.
Resting time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation:
| Darwaza |
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Comfort:
Darwaza yurt camp
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| Ashgabat |
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Comfort:
Sport
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| Bukhara |
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Comfort:
Minzifa Boutique
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Devon Boutique
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Devon Begi
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Komil Boutique
,
Malika Bukhara
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-The tour is published on November 11, 2025 and the rates as per program and conditions specified are actual for 180 days ( 6 month) from the date of publication.
All the rates will be subject to change if the request is after 180 days from date of publication because any changes in the seasonal tariffs for hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may cause the increase of rates.
- By request, the group tour itineraries can be adjusted for solo traveller or family private tours, please note the tariffs for private tours may be higher than in group offers.
- If the hotels noted in the program are fully booked or not available for the dates in case of stop-sale dates/ temporary reconstruction works, booked for government delegation, etc.. Tour company reserves the right to book the other hotels of the same category and similar service in case of last-minute booking due to restricted time and high season intensity.
- We highly recommend early booking of Central Asia group tours, family tours about 9- 6 months before the tour dates, and not later than 3 months before the tour dates.
Please note, in case of late booking less than 3 month ahead and last-minute booking less than 10 days ahead the trip it is possible that the itineraries due to restricted time and high season intensity the hotels and train tickets will be booked as per rooms and train tickets availability for the date of booking/ for travel dates.
- Yurt camps, guesthouses, and homestays offer traditional meals; there are quite basic toilet and shower conditions. Single accommodation in the guesthouses, yurts and homestays is not guaranteed and will be subject of availability.
- Please note the international flights Tashkent – Bishkek/ Tashkent – Almaty/ Dushanbe –Almaty or reverse flights are regular but can be scheduled not every day, the program can be slightly adjusted as per actual flight details.
- Please confirm your return flights and provide full information ( flight details, passport copies and if required, other documents for visa support) to book the tours. We highly recommend acknowledging the necessary documentation before the trip: valid passport with expiration not later than 6-month, visa / e-visa/ LOI.
- Travel/ medical insurance is not included in the tour packages as it is not obligatory, but we highly recommend all tourists buying the travel/medical insurance in the country of residence.
- Please note that during the national holidays, during the big summits, fairs, festivals, major sport and cultural events, some parts of the roads can be temporarily blocked for delegations and events as per government decrees.
- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early
check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;
- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;
- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;
- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;
- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).
12 days, from: $5000
Season: March - November
16 days, from: $3030
Season: March - October
15 days, from: $5000
Season: March - October
10 days, from: $1535
Season: all year round
1 days, from: $150
Season: March - November
16 days, from: $2595
Season: March - November
