Itinerary:
Start your journey in Ashgabat, a city like no other: gleaming white marble avenues that contrast with vibrant bazaars and deep-rooted Turkmen tradintions. Travel across Karakum Desert, stopping a a local village to share a traditional meal prepared in desert style by a family in a yurt. At sunset, witness the surreal glow of the Darvaza Crater, the legendary "Door to Hell", an unforgettable sight beneath the stars! Continue to Mary for the ancient ruins of Merv, once a Silk Road empire of immense wealth and culture. This itinerary blends futuristic architecture, nomadic hospitality and timeless history into one truly unique Central Asian experience.
Included services:
- Accommodation in the standard hotels and desert camp
- visa support letter + visa registration (not visa )
- Private transport with driver and English-speaking guide
- entrance fees to all sites
Recommended travel period:
March-May; September-November
Excluded services:
- International flights
- Turkmenistan visa and border fees
- insurance
- Travel tax (paid in hotels only)
- express COVID test (at the border)
- photo and video fee at sightseeing ; Meals (partially)
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