About this trip
A short, guided route across Turkmenistan, taking you from the capital Ashgabat out to the Darvaza gas crater and on to the historic city of Khiva in Uzbekistan's Shavat district.
Three days is enough to see the contrast between Ashgabat's marble-clad modern architecture, the stark desert around Darvaza, and the old Silk Road city of Khiva.
This is a small-group tour with a private room included, run at a moderate pace with a guide throughout, so you're not left to sort logistics or visas yourself.
What you'll do
- Explore Ashgabat's marble and gold-domed cityscape
- Cross the Karakum Desert to the Darvaza gas crater
- See the crater burn after dark
- Arrive in the old Silk Road city of Khiva
- Wander Khiva's historic walled old town
- Short three-day trip covering a lot of ground, including a long desert transfer
- Private room included even though it runs as a small group
- Fully guided throughout, so transport, visas and logistics are handled for you
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ashgabat · 20 Aug – 21 Aug
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