7-Day Turkmenistan Discovery: Darvaza, Yangykala, Nohur & Ancient Merv
Darvaza Gas Crater · Ashgabat · Ancient Merv · Kunya-Urgench · Ancient Nisa · Nohur · Kow-Ata Underground Lake · Yangykala Canyon
Small-group tours · Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan tours from $311, with every cost listed
Groups of 1 to 4 travelers, local guides, and a price that spells out what is included. We run the tours ourselves, so there is no agency markup.
- travelers hosted
- 15,000+
- groups completed
- 500+
- operating since
- 2017
Tours and prices
The price is on every card.
Prices are per person for a group of 4. The final price depends on dates and group size.
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2-Day Kunya-Urgench, Darvaza & Ashgabat Tour
Darvaza Gas Crater · Ashgabat · Kunya-Urgench
4 Days / 3 Nights: Shavat Border → Darvaza → Ashgabat
Darvaza Gas Crater · Ashgabat · Ancient Nisa
Open groups
Join a group and pay less
These travelers have booked their trip and opened it to others. The more travelers in the group, the lower the price for everyone.
All open groups-
November 22–26 2026
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December 15–18 2026
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March 25–30 2027
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How the price works
Why our tours cost less
Low prices only help if you can see what you are paying for. Here is where the savings come from, and what the price covers.
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We run the tours ourselves
We are the operator on the ground, not a reseller. No second company adds its margin on top.
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Small groups share the costs
Up to 4 travelers split the car, fuel and guide. You pay for a seat, not for a private convoy.
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Simple, clean hotels
Central three-star hotels. No resort rooms you did not ask for.
What is in the price
Per person. The same list is on every tour page.
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Hotel nights, twin share
- Breakfast every day
- Licensed guide, English or Russian
- Private transport during the tour
- Entry tickets listed in the itinerary
- Tourist e-visa, including the visa fee
- Travel insurance for your stay in Turkmenistan
Not included
- International flights
- Fees paid at the border on entry
- Lunches and dinners, unless listed
- Tips and personal spending
Our travelers
Real groups, real trips
Every photo here is from a tour we ran. 15,000+ travelers since 2017.
Our team
The people you will meet
Real names and faces of the people who run your trip.
Meet the whole team
Rowshen Rahmanow
One of the founders · speaks Russian, English, Japanese
With us since 2017
Batyr Rahmanow
One of the founders · speaks Russian, English
With us since 2017
Bayhan Bayliew
A customer service manager and tour guide · speaks Russian, English
With us since 2023
Yusup Jumaniyazow
Guide · speaks Russian, English
With us since 2022
Iwan
Guide and driver · speaks Russian, English
Yakup Karakocow
Guide and driver · speaks Russian, English
Mekan Jorakuliyew
Guide · speaks Russian, English
With us since 2024
Bayram Jumageldiew
Driver · speaks Turkmen
- Address
- 100/5 Bitarap Turkmenistan street, Turkmenabat, Lebap region, Turkmenistan
- +993 65 864038
Reviews
What travelers say
From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and they were incredibly attentive to every detail. They helped us throughout the entire process and made everything easy and stress-free.
Mekan was simply outstanding, the best guide I have ever had… knowledgeable, professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to making every moment memorable.
I have just returned from an incredible five-day trip to Turkmenistan. I especially want to thank our manager Baykhan, who found time to meet us and helped us cross the border on the last day.
Reviews from our Google profile, where we are listed as Darvaza Travel. Read all reviews on Google
Destinations
Where our tours go
From the burning Darvaza crater to the ruins of Merv. Pick a place to see the tours that visit it.
All destinations
When to go
Pick your season
Spring
March to May
15–28 °C
Mild days. Good for the cities and Merv.
Summer
June to August
35–45 °C
Very hot inland. Best on the Caspian coast.
Autumn
September to November
20–30 °C
Warm and dry. Comfortable for desert and canyons.
Winter
December to February
0–12 °C
Cold nights, short days, few tourists.
Before you book
Common questions
Not here? Message us. We reply within an hour during working hours, and within 12 hours at night.
Ask us on WhatsAppDo I need a visa?
Yes, most travelers do. Turkmenistan now issues e-visas, and we apply for yours after you book. It takes about a week, so book at least a week before your trip. The visa fee is included in the tour price.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer through Wise before the trip, or in cash when we meet you, before the tour starts. Sending a request is free.
How big are the groups?
Up to 4 travelers. The more people in the group, the lower the price per person.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes. We run any of our routes as a private tour, or plan a route around your dates and interests. Send a request and we will price it.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel 48 hours or more before the tour and we refund what you paid, minus the visa fee if we already applied and any costs the hotels do not return. If we cancel, you get 100% back or new dates. Full cancellation terms
Get a price
Tell us your dates. We usually reply within an hour.
Send a request, no payment needed. You get a written price that lists what is included, then you decide. At night (Turkmenistan time) we reply within 12 hours.
Baykhan Bayliev, your contact
Usually replies on WhatsApp within 30 minutes during working hours