5 Days (Group) – Shavat Border ➡️ Koneurgench ➡️ Darvaza➡️ Ashgabat ➡️ Merv ➡️ Farap Border
5-Day Private Tour: Shavat to Farap 🌟
From ancient ruins to burning craters – experience the soul of Turkmenistan.
This 5-day journey takes you across the Karakum Desert and into the heart of Turkmenistan’s history, culture, and natural marvels.
🏛 Wander the timeless ruins of Koneurgench, a UNESCO treasure.
🔥 Spend a magical night beside the fiery Darvaza Gas Crater in a nomadic yurt.
🏙 Discover Ashgabat, a city of white marble, monuments, and mystique.
🏺 Step back in time at Ancient Merv, once one of the largest cities in the world.
🛂 Finish your journey with a scenic drive to Farap Border, heading toward Uzbekistan.
✨ A seamless blend of desert adventure, cultural immersion, and Silk Road heritage.
| Price | Starting date | Ending date | Duration | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$ 780 per person | Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | 5 days | Available | |
$ 780 per person | Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 | 5 days | Available | |
$ 780 per person | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 22, 2026 | 5 days | Available |
- 🛂 Visa Support: Letter of Invitation, Registration, Travel Pass
- 🚘 Transportation: Private AC vehicle (sedan/van/4WD based on group size)
- 🏨 Accommodation:
- Ashgabat – 2 nights at Ak-Altyn (single room, breakfast)
- Darvaza – 1 night in yurt (w/ sleeping equipment)
- Mary – 1 night at Mary Hotel (single room, breakfast)
- 🍽 Meals: Dinner & breakfast at Darvaza
- 💧 Daily Water: 1.5L bottled water per person
- 🧭 English-Speaking Guide
- 🛂 Turkmen Visa Fee: USD 55–90
- 💵 Migration Tax: ~USD 14
- 🧪 PCR Test (if applicable): USD 29
- 🏛 Entrance Fees to attractions
- 🛍 Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
📝 Important Notes for All Travelers
💵 Cash Only (USD) – $100 bills must be 2009 or newer
❌ 💳 Euros & Credit Cards Not Accepted
🛂 Our staff will need your original passport for a few hours for registration
🚗🚌🚙 You may have different vehicles & drivers during your tour, depending on the route and transport needed
🏨 Hotel Preferences
If the suggested hotel options don’t match your preferences, feel free to let us know your preferred hotel. We’ll check availability and send you updated pricing accordingly.