Introduction
The shortest trip to Turkmenistan from Iran to visit Darvaza, the Gateway to Hell, and see the capital Ashgabat. Ashgabat and Darvaza gas crater are two major destinations in Turkmenistan.
Itinerary
Day 1, Iran – Ashgabat – Darvaza
- Meeting at the border of Iran and Turkmenistan near Ashgabat, Bajgiran.
- Proceed to the city of Ashgabat.
- have some free time in the city of Ashgabat.
- 14:00 After lunch head towards Darvaza Gas Crater (300km, 5hours).
- 19:00 Reach the Darvaza, the Gates of Hell.
- Have some free time at the crater of Darvaza.
- 21:00 Dinner prepared locally, at the Yurts camp (400 meters away from Darvaza Crater)
- Spend some more time at the Crater with guide telling you the history of the “Gates to Hell”
- Overnight at Darvaza in a traditional yurt or camping tent.
Day 2, Darvaza – Ashgabat
- 07:00, After breakfast head back to Ashgabat. On the way we will visit two another craters and a village..
- 12:00 Have a lunch and another sightseeing tour of Ashgabat and the vicinity.
- 19:00 Check in a hotel.
- 20:00 Have a dinner at a restaurant.
- Overnight at Ashgabat.
Day 3, International Airport.
- Early morning transfer to Ashgabat International Airport and departure from Turkmenistan.
Note: All citizens of the world need to obtain a visa to visit Turkmenistan. This process has recently become easier. Click Here for Visa Information
