From Khiva to the Gates of Hell: A Short but Sweet Turkmen Escape
Dare to venture into the ‘Door to Hell’ on this short tour from Khiva, Uzbekistan! Witness the Darvaza Gas Crater, a natural wonder on the brink of being extinguished. Then, step into the surreal world of Ashgabat, the ‘City of White Marble,’ a Guinness World Record holder. Spend a night under the stars in a traditional Turkmen Yurt near Darvaza, and experience Ashgabat’s dazzling cityscape by day and night. With late-night international flights from Ashgabat, make the most of your time exploring
Itinerary
Day 1, Dashoguz (Near Khiva) – Darvaza
- We will meet with you at the border crossing point “Shavat” between Khiva and Dashoguz on the Turkmenistan side.
- After passing the border procedures, we will go to Dashoguz city and have lunch there and then spend some time there before leaving for Darvaza.
- 13:00, Head towards Darvaz gas crater by car (300 km, 7 hours drive, road condition is not very good).
- 20:00, Reach Darvaza Gas Crater and have some time walking around the Crater.
- 21:30, Dinner at the camp near the Crater. We will eat Kebabs prepared locally.
- 22:30 We will have another walk around the Crater.
- Overnight at Darvaza in Yurts or tents.
Day 2, Darvaza – Ashgabat – International Airport
- 09:00 After the Breakfast at Darvaza proceed by car to Ashgabat (300km, 5 hours drive).
- On the way we will see the Water Crater and the Mud Crater. We will also stop at one of the villages to experience the local life.
- 14:00 Reach Ashgabat and have lunch at a restaurant.
- 15:30 Start with sightseeing of the Capital City of Ashgabat. We will see Independence Monument, Neutrality Monument, National Museum, Turkish Mosque, Akhalteke horse farm, Bazaar, etc.
- 20:00 Dinner at a restaurant.
- After the dinner we will have a short tour around Ashgabat to see the beautiful night illumination of the city.
- Early in the night of the next day you will have an international flight back home. Transfer to the Intl. Airport.
- End of the Tour !!!
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