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Turkmenistan history & culture

Turkmenistan and the Gates of Hell

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Overview

Turkmenistan and the Gates of Hell

Continent

Asia

Days

10 days

Nights

9 nights

Group Size

12 people

Activity

Moderate

Interest

History & Culture

Highlights

  • Enjoy a traditional Turkmen shashlik dinner beside the flaming Gates of Hell.
  • Experience a rejuvenating bath at an underground thermal lake revered for its healing properties.
  • Uncover the old Soviet charm, narrow alleys, and crumbling 19th century houses of Ashgabat.
  • Tour the stunningly preserved ancient ruins of Merv, once one of the biggest cities of the ancient world.
  • Explore breathtaking Yangykala Canyon, a rival to North America’s Grand Canyon.
Turkmenistan 10 days 9 nights

Epic city structures, desert landscapes & local tea at nomadic settlements.

Day 1

Welcome to Ashgabat

Day 2

Exploring Ashgabat

Day 3

Mary and Merv

Day 4

A Mosque, a Horse, an Underground Lake

Artur Baboev © CC BY-SA 3.0

Day 5

Ruins & Dunes

Balkanabat
Balkanabat

Day 6

Yangykala, Gözli Ata & Turkmenbashi

Kalpak Travel © CC BY-SA 4.0

Day 7

Turkmenbashi Relaxation & Exploration

David Stanley © CC BY 2.0

Day 8

Dashoguz & The Gates of Hell

Day 9

Ashgabat & Kipchak

Michael Karavanov © CC BY-SA 3.0

Day 10

Farewell & Departure

Ashgabat
Ashgabat

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Upcoming departures

5 available dates
  • Oct 26–Nov 4, 2023
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  • Nov 9–Nov 18, 2023
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  • May 16–May 25, 2024
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  • Oct 24–Nov 2, 2024
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Pricing

The listed price of the trip is per person based on double occupancy.

Traveling Solo?

You’re in good company.

Opt for a Private Room to yourself, subject to availability, for a supplemental cost of $415 USD for departures through May 1, 2024. For departures May 1, 2024 onwards, the supplemental cost is $750 USD.

Solo travelers typically make up about half of our small groups. With curiosity at the center of our experiences, there’s a natural camaraderie that develops over the course of a trip. 

If you don’t opt for a Private Room, you'll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender.

Arrival & Departure

You should plan to arrive by 3 p.m. on Day 1, and depart anytime on Day 10. Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) connects to a range of flight hubs in Asia and Europe. The best flight connections to Ashgabat are offered by Turkmenistan Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Activity Level

Travelers should be reasonably fit and feel comfortable walking three to five miles over the course of each day, and remaining on their feet for long periods of time. We’ll be spending a good amount of time outside and in rural areas, walking up and down stairs, and on dirt paths. We’ll also spend a night camping out in the desert.

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