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Travel details
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Duration |
Departure in 2025/9 | 3 days |
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Participants |
2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
This is a journey exploring the history and nature of Turkmenistan. We will visit the World Heritage Site of the ancient city of Kunya-Urgench and spend a mystical night at the Darvaza gas crater, known as the 'Gateway to Hell,' shining in the vast desert. In the modern city of Ashgabat, we will visit the ruins of Old Nisa, the former capital of the Parthian kingdom, and the Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Spiritual Mosque, deeply experiencing the diverse charms of this country. This is a budget-conscious journey that efficiently and comfortably travels using a private car and domestic flights.
Signature points
Night and Morning at the Gas Crater
At the Darvaza gas crater, commonly known as the 'Gateway to Hell,' enjoy a special outdoor barbecue dinner and stay in a traditional nomadic tent called a 'yurt.' The next morning, we will have breakfast in the yurt and enjoy a picnic-style breakfast at the gas crater. It is a special experience to feel the wonders of nature up close.
World Heritage Tour of History and Culture
In Kunya-Urgench, we will visit a group of historical buildings including the 11th-century Il-Arslan Mausoleum, the 12th-century Farhad al-Din Razi Mausoleum and Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum, the 12th to 14th-century Kutlug Timur Minaret, Turabek Khanum Mausoleum, and the mausoleums of Najm al-Din Kubra and Sultan Ali. In Ashgabat, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Old Nisa' and the Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Spiritual Mosque, experiencing the rich history and culture of Turkmenistan.
Visit to Rare Multiple Gas Craters
In addition to the experience at the Darvaza 'Gateway to Hell' gas crater, during the transfer to Ashgabat, we will also visit two types of rare craters: the Water Gas Crater and the Mud Gas Crater. This allows for a deeper understanding of Turkmenistan's unique geological diversity and natural wonders.
Itinerary
Urgench
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Turkmenistan - Kunya Urgench
07:30
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Private Car
At 7:30 AM, the driver will pick you up at the hotel. After that, you will head to the Shavat border checkpoint with the driver. Upon arrival at the border, you will complete the immigration procedures. Once the procedures are completed, a local driver and guide will welcome you on the Turkmenistan side. 09:00 – Border crossing, customs procedures
[Japanese Guide]
09:30
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Kuhna Urgench
Program:
09:00 Border crossing, customs procedures
Transfer from Dashoguz border to Kuhna Urgench (97km / about 1 hour 30 minutes)
Lunch at a local restaurant
Transfer from Kuhna Urgench to Darvaza (Gas Crater / Door to Hell) (275km / about 4 hours)
Photography at the Gas Crater
Special outdoor barbecue dinner
Overnight stay in a tent
Kuhna Urgench sightseeing spots:
Il-Arslan Mausoleum (11th century): the oldest building in the city
Fakhroddin Razi Mausoleum (12th century)
Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum (12th century)
Kutlug Timur Minaret (12th-14th century): the tallest minaret in Central Asia
Turabek Khanum Mausoleum (12th-14th century)
Mausoleum of Najmuddin Kubra and Sultan Ali
[Japanese Guide]
13:00
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Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Stantrips Yurt Camp
Stay in a yurt (traditional tent of nomads) in Turkmenistan.
19:00
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Dinner
During the journey, dining at a local restaurant
Meals B/F：× LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Darvaza / Gas Crater – Ashgabat
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Turkmenistan - Ashgabat
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Breakfast
Breakfast at Yuruta
09:00
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
[Japanese Guide]
13:00
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Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Darvaza / Gas Crater – Ashgabat Itinerary:
Picnic-style breakfast at the Gas Crater
Transfer from Darvaza (Gas Crater) to Ashgabat (285km / about 4 hours)
Visit the following craters along the way:
Water Gas Crater
Mud Gas Crater
Again at the Gas Crater (Gateway to Hell)
Lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon:
Visit to Old Nisa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Visit to the Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Mosque and the mausoleum of his family
Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight stay at a hotel in Ashgabat
19:00
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Dinner
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Hotel "Ashgabat"
5-star hotel for 2 people in 1 room
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Ashgabat Airport - Dashoguz Airport Urgench Airport
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Turkmenistan - Ashgabat
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
08:00
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
10:00
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Board the flight from Ashgabat to Dashoguz departing at 10:00 AM. After arriving at Dashoguz Airport, a driver and guide will meet you and take you to the border checkpoint.
12:00
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Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Ashgabat – Ashgabat Airport
Schedule:
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Board the flight from Ashgabat to Dashoguz at 10:00.
Farewell to Ashgabat International Airport.
Proceed with departure and customs procedures.
Tour ends.
After arriving at the Uzbekistan border, the driver will meet you and take you to Urgench Airport.
13:30
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After crossing the border, a Uzbek driver will meet you and take you to Urgench Airport.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Urgench
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Turkmenistan - Kunya Urgench
07:30
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Private Car
At 7:30 AM, the driver will pick you up at the hotel. After that, you will head to the Shavat border checkpoint with the driver. Upon arrival at the border, you will complete the immigration procedures. Once the procedures are completed, a local driver and guide will welcome you on the Turkmenistan side. 09:00 – Border crossing, customs procedures
[Japanese Guide]
09:30
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Kuhna Urgench
Program:
09:00 Border crossing, customs procedures
Transfer from Dashoguz border to Kuhna Urgench (97km / about 1 hour 30 minutes)
Lunch at a local restaurant
Transfer from Kuhna Urgench to Darvaza (Gas Crater / Door to Hell) (275km / about 4 hours)
Photography at the Gas Crater
Special outdoor barbecue dinner
Overnight stay in a tent
Kuhna Urgench sightseeing spots:
Il-Arslan Mausoleum (11th century): the oldest building in the city
Fakhroddin Razi Mausoleum (12th century)
Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum (12th century)
Kutlug Timur Minaret (12th-14th century): the tallest minaret in Central Asia
Turabek Khanum Mausoleum (12th-14th century)
Mausoleum of Najmuddin Kubra and Sultan Ali
[Japanese Guide]
13:00
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Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
-
Stantrips Yurt Camp
Stay in a yurt (traditional tent of nomads) in Turkmenistan.
19:00
-
Dinner
During the journey, dining at a local restaurant
Meals B/F：× LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Darvaza / Gas Crater – Ashgabat
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Turkmenistan - Ashgabat
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Breakfast
Breakfast at Yuruta
09:00
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
[Japanese Guide]
13:00
-
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
-
Darvaza / Gas Crater – Ashgabat Itinerary:
Picnic-style breakfast at the Gas Crater
Transfer from Darvaza (Gas Crater) to Ashgabat (285km / about 4 hours)
Visit the following craters along the way:
Water Gas Crater
Mud Gas Crater
Again at the Gas Crater (Gateway to Hell)
Lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon:
Visit to Old Nisa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Visit to the Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Mosque and the mausoleum of his family
Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight stay at a hotel in Ashgabat
19:00
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Dinner
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Hotel "Ashgabat"
5-star hotel for 2 people in 1 room
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Ashgabat Airport - Dashoguz Airport Urgench Airport
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Turkmenistan - Ashgabat
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
08:00
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
10:00
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Board the flight from Ashgabat to Dashoguz departing at 10:00 AM. After arriving at Dashoguz Airport, a driver and guide will meet you and take you to the border checkpoint.
12:00
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Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Ashgabat – Ashgabat Airport
Schedule:
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Board the flight from Ashgabat to Dashoguz at 10:00.
Farewell to Ashgabat International Airport.
Proceed with departure and customs procedures.
Tour ends.
After arriving at the Uzbekistan border, the driver will meet you and take you to Urgench Airport.
13:30
-
After crossing the border, a Uzbek driver will meet you and take you to Urgench Airport.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
Twin room as stated in the itinerary
Flight (Dom.)
Yes (from Ashgabat to Dashoguz)
Activity
Entrance fees as stated in the itinerary
Excludes (Others)
Camera fees charged separately at the cooperation department, fees for additional services at the hotel, chap
