Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a wonderfully bizarre country, a natural gas-rich Central Asian state slowly thawing from a period of lengthy isolation from the outside world. From the gleaming, marbled capital of Ashgabat to the fiery ‘Gates of Hell’ Darvaza gas crater (a serious bucket list contender) it is home to awe-inspiring Islamic architecture, ancient archaeological sites and some of the most dramatic landscapes, Central Asia, or the world even, has to offer.

Our Turkmenistan tour gives you the opportunity to explore the capital, Ashgabat, before journeying to the remarkable ‘Gates of Hell’ Darvaza gas crater. We’ll visit the UNESCO archaeological site of Nisa, explore the bazaar and city streets of Turkmenbashy and drive to the dramatic and colourful canyons of Yangy Gala. From here, the tour journeys on to the traditional mountain life of Nohur village and Akhal-Teke private horse farm.

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