Description
Turkmenistan Ashgabat-Mary Tour offers a captivating journey through Turkmenistan’s rich heritage and modern charm. Begin in Ashgabat, the country’s capital, where you’ll marvel at its striking white marble architecture, grand monuments, and impressive museums. Then, travel to Mary, a gateway to the ancient city of Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the ruins of this once-thriving Silk Road hub, including historical landmarks like the mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar and the ancient city walls. This tour beautifully combines the modern vibrancy of Ashgabat with the timeless history of one of Central Asia’s most important archaeological sites.
Period: Year around
Individuals dates available on request
Group size: min 1-15 persons
Additional information
Notes:
- National Museum is closed on Tuesdays
Important notes for all travelers:
- Please bring only cash USD for your local expenses in Turkmenistan, no EURO and no credit cards
- Please be aware that a member of staff of our agency will need to take your original passport for several hours for registration
- Please be aware that there may be various vehicles and drivers used during your tour, depending on the route section and type of transport needed on that section
on that section
Tour price includes:
- Visa support (Letter of Invitation, State Registration, Travel Pass)
- Road transport in private air-conditioned vehicles, regular or SUV/4WD as per table (pls. see table below for seating capacity)
- Accommodation based on shared twin/double hotel room, including breakfast
- BBQ dinner
- Tourist fee per night, charged in the hotels (not applicable for overnights in tents/pilgrim house) at departure 2 USD per person per night (obligatory)
- Entrance fees as per program
- Guide-interpreter services
- Bottled water 1,5 ltr pppd
- Porter services
Tour price NOT includes:
- Turkmenistan visa 55+4 USD per person, when obtained at Border post (subject to change; nationality dependent)
- Turkmenistan migration tax 10+4 USD per person, to be paid at border post (subject to change)
- 33 USD PCR test
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Photo/video fees at historical parks and in museums
- Tips for local guide and driver
- Souvenirs and other personal items
- All other charges and services not mentioned under “Included”
Tour itinerary
BP Farap – Mary
Regular car – 260 km. Arrival at the BP fARABt. After migration formalities, meet with the guide and driver.
Then, drive towards Mary. Upon arrival, city tour in Mary with visiting Mary regional museum (depending on time), Orthodox Church and a local bazaar.
Overnight in the hotel.
Mary-Merw-Mary-Ashgabat
Regular car- 360 km. After breakfast, drive towards Ancient Merw (UNESCO). Then, continue to drive to Ashgabat. Upon arrival, check-in the hotel.
Start a half day city tour in Ashgabat with a visit to the Independence Park, Neutrality Arch, Wedding Palace, Ferris Wheel, Akhal Teke Horse Stable.
Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast in the hotel
Ashgabat-Darwaza-Ashgabat
Regular car – 60 km, 4×4 – 280 km -280 km. After breakfast, the city tour includes visiting Nissa (UNESCO), Turkmenbashi Mosque, the National Museum, and Makhtumkuli Park.
In the afternoon, drive to Darwaza Gas crater in the middle of Karakum desert via Mud and Water crater.. Enjoy BBQ dinner upon arrival. After sightseeing, drive back to Ashgabat.
Breakfast in the hotel
Ashgabat
Transfer to the international airport for departure to the next destination place (ETD xxxxh, ETA xxxxh). Regular – 10 km. No guide included today.
Tour Map
Tour Gallery
Tour Prices
Price as minimum 2 persons
Price per person in USD:
Hotel in Ashgabat
Bagt Koshgi 3* – 840
Sport 4* – 905
Archabil 5* – 930
Diwan 5* – 960
Yyldyz 5* – 980
For group the price is negotiated
