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Turkmenistan is an odd country in the best way possible. From its marbled capital of Ashgabat to the fiery ‘Gates of Hell’ Darvaza gas crater, it is home to some of the most unexpected architecture, archaeological sites, and natural beauty in Central Asia—perhaps the world.

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On this tour, we visit ancient archaeological sites such as Merv, the lunar landscape of the Karakum Desert, mountainous regions with exotic flora and fauna in the south, the ultra-modern capital Ashgabat with its marble architecture, the gas crater at Darvaza, and much more.

We also include Turkmenistan as part of our popular 5 ‘Stans tour.

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March 15-23, 2025
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March 14-22, 2026
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What is the visa process like?: Before you can obtain your visa we first must apply for permission for you to enter the country. We require you to email several documents to us and then we will submit your application online as part of a group. This process takes a long time and the approvals and Letter of Invitation (LOI) are only usually issued 1 month prior to departure. Once you have the LOI you will need to apply for your visa at your nearest embassy or on arrival at Ashgabat Airport.

What is the accommodation like at the gas crater and Nohur?: For the 1 night in Darvaza you will stay in shared 4 bed gers with outside toilet facilities. This is not part of the single supplement fee as it is not possible to upgrade to a private ger. It is possible that the gers will be mixed gendered depending on the male to female ratio within the group. If you don’t want to share then we can erect a small personal tent for you next to the ger camp.

For the 1 night in Nohur you will be staying with a local family in 2 large rooms with shared outside toilet facilities. It is possible that the gers will be mixed gendered depending on the male to female ratio within the group. It is not possible to upgrade this night.

Do I need vaccinations?: No vaccinations are compulsory but you should seek advice from a health professional - GP, nurse, pharmacist or travel clinic - ideally 8 weeks prior to travel. Further advice can be found here: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries

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