Excursion tour to Turkmenistan highlights

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Tour description

We invite you to join our great 10-day excursion to an oriental fairy-tale. Be ready for the days full of bright, colourful visits to the numerous historical, architectural, natural sites of Turkmenistan, including famous Kunya Urgench, Nissa, Ancient Merv, Ahalteke horse stables, Sunday bazaar and Darwaza in the Karakum desert.

Tour Program

Day

Arrival Ashgabat

Itinerary

Arrival by flight xx ETA xxxxh (possibly +1). Transfer to hotel. Check-in and overnight.
Overnight in Ashgabat hotel.

Meals

- - -

Accommodation

Hotel

Day

Ashgabat

Itinerary

City tour, with visits of Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Independence Park, Neutrality Arch, National Museum, Nissa (UNESCO) and Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum.

Overnight in Ashgabat.

Meals

B (L D)

Accommodation

Hotel

Day

Ashgabat-Mary-Ashgabat

Itinerary

Morning flight to Mary (ETD 0615h ETA 0655h or ETD 0950 ETA 1030h). Excursion to Ancient Merv (UNESCO). Return to Mary. Visit the History museum of Merv region. Transfer to airport for evening flight to Ashgabat, (ETD 1920h ETA 2000h). Transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Ashgabat.

Meals

B (L D)

Accommodation

Hotel

Day

Ashgabat - Turkmenbashi

Itinerary

Morning flight to Turkmenbashi (ETD 0800h ETA 0900h). Departure for day trip to Yangikala Canyons via Balkan Mountains. Picnic lunch box in canyons. Discover the canyons by jeep and on foot. Return to Turkmenbashi in the evening. Overnight at hotel.

Overnight in Turkmenbashi.

Meals

B L (D)

Accommodation

Seyrana 4*

Day

Turkmenbashi - Ashgabat - Darwaza

Itinerary

Morning flight to Ashgabat (ETD 1030h, ETA 1120h). Half day city tour including visits to Anau mosque ruins, Ahalteke horse stables and (Sunday) bazaar. Transfer to Darwaza in the Karakum desert, visit Erbent desert community on the way. BBQ dinner. Overnight in tents.

Overnight in Darwaza.

Meals

B (L) D

Accommodation

Camping

Day

Darwaza - Dashoguz - Ashgabat

Itinerary

After camp style breakfast excursion to Kunya Urgench (UNESCO). Afternoon transfer to Dashoguz and evening flight back to Ashgabat (ETD 2000h, ETA 2050h). Transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Ashgabat.

Meals

B (L D)

Accommodation

Hotel

Day

Ashgabat - Turkmenabat - Koyten

Itinerary

Transfer to airport for morning flight to Turkmenabat, (ETD 0630h, ETA 0710h). Full day transfer to Koyten (Kugitang), via Kainar Baba sulphur spring.

Overnight in Koyten.

Meals

B (L) D

Accommodation

Base lodge in Koyten

Day

Koyten

Itinerary

Full day visit Dinosaur Plateau, Umbar Dere Gorge and Kyrk Gyz pilgrim Cave.

Overnight in Koyten.

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Base lodge in Koyten

Day

Koyten - Turkmenabat - Ashgabat

Itinerary

Early departure for transfer to Turkmenabad. Visit to Astana Baba and Alamberdar mausoleums. Evening flight to Ashgabat (ETD 1940h, ETA 2030h).

Overnight in Ashgabat.

Meals

B (L D)

Accommodation

Hotel

Day

Ashgabat departure

Itinerary

Transfer to the airport. Departure by flight xx ETD xxxxh.

Meals

- - -

Accommodation

- - -

Less

Tour package

Included

Visa support (Letter of Invitation, State Registration, Travel Pass)
Road transport in private air-conditioned vehicles, regular or SUV/4WD as per table (pls. see table below for seating capacity)
Accommodation based on shared double hotel room, including breakfast
Accommodation based on shared trekking tent (incl. sleeping mat, sleeping bag and pillow), including breakfast (TL in private tent)
Fixed lunches and dinners (2 lunch and 3 dinners) in locations where no public dining options are available, where meals need to be pre-arranged
English-speaking guide-interpreter services (GIT: escort guide, also on transfers; FIT local guides), as per price differentiation
Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the program, as per price differentiation
Bottled water 1,5 ltr pppd
Porter services

Not included

Turkmenistan tourist visa from 85+2 USD per person, when obtained at Ashgabat Airport (subject to change; nationality dependent)
Turkmenistan migration tax 10+2 USD per person, to be paid at Ashgabat Airport (subject to change)
Photo/video fees at historical sites and museums
Tips for local guide(s) and/or driver(s)
Souvenirs and other personal items
All other charges and services not mentioned under “Included”

Tour offers

Group of 4 people

1590 USD per person

$6360

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Notes

Carpet Museum is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays
National Museum is closed on Tuesdays
Weekend Bazaar (aka Tolkuchka or Altyn Asyr Gundogar Bazaar) is best visited on Sundays, when there is an additional livestock section. On Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays this bazaar is closed, but other city bazaars are open (no photography permitted)

To be paid in addition (TL is FOC):

Domestic airline ticket (any direction) 70 USD per person per flight (obligatory)
Fixed menu 3-course dinner in local cafes/restaurants (excluding soft/alcoholic drinks) 18 USD per dinner per person (optional)
Fixed menu 3-course lunch in local cafes/restaurants (excluding soft/alcoholic drinks) 16 USD per lunch per person (optional)
Supplement payment for non-English speaking guide services (pending confirmation of availability) 25 USD per day (Spanish, Italian, French, German or Japanese)

Important notes for all travelers:

Please bring only cash USD for your local expenses in Turkmenistan, no EURO and no credit cards
Please be aware that a member of staff of our agency will need to take your original passport for several hours for registration
Please be aware that there may be various vehicles and drivers used during your tour, depending on the route section and type of transport needed on that section

Dear friends!

We ask you to pay attention to the following: According to the decree #79 of the State Committee for Tourism of Turkmenistan from 1st of January 2018 onwards all foreigners staying in hotels (or other accommodation) in Turkmenistan will be charged a tourist tax 2 USDpersonnight directly by the hotels at check-out. The tourist tax has to be paid in cash USD and will be applicable for the number of nights the tourists were accommodated. Clients will receive an invoice for the tax amount to be paid. Thank you for your understanding!

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