Turkmenistan: Land of Contrasts

Day 1
Meeting at the border “Dashoguz”
Excursion at the historical sites of Kunya Urgench (UNESCO 2005):
Sightseeing of the most famous place in Turkmenistan Darvaza gas crater
Traditional dinner and overnight in Turkmen yurt

Day 2
Drive to Ashgabat
Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex

Day 3
Transfer to the airport to fly to Turkmenbashi
Sightseeing and lunch at Yangikala canyon
Drive to Balkanabat city

Day 4
Visit Nohur tribal mountain village its tribal cemetery, a waterfall, an old tree “chynar”
Drive to a natural Underground Lake Kov-ata
Arrive to Ashgabat

Day 5
Morning transfer to airport to catch flight to Mary
Sightseeing of Ancient Merv - one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.
- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum
- Small and Big Gyz-Kala
- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum
- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala
Transfer to the Farap border for departure