Turkmenistan diamond 7
Name: Turkmenistan diamond 7
Destination: Turkmenistan
Duration: 7 days
Places to visit: Ashgabat - Kow-Ata - Nokhur - Balkanabat- Yangykala - Gozli-Ata - Turkmenbashy - Awaza - Turkmenbashy - Ashgabat - Darwaza - Ashgabat
We are pleased to recommend you a tour that will tell you the rich history of the country, which is hidden in ancient cultural monuments. In addition to this, you can also see the incredible beauty of remote places from the capital that will amaze you with their interesting buildings.
Tour summary:
Day 1: Ashgabat
You will start your Turkmenistan diamond 7 tour upon arrival. Driver will pick you up and accompany to the capital of Turkmenistan for sightseeing. You will explore Ertugrul Gazi mosque as well as the famous Azadi Mosque. This mosque this known to be the largest one in is Ashgabat more over this site can accommodate up to 5 000 people simultaneously. The design of this site is made in Turkish style. It is interesting to know that the sight was built in honor of Oguzkhan Ertogrul that is known to be Osman I, the father of Osman Empire first ruler. Later on you will be transferred to the Russian Bazaar that is famous among tourist for having variety of goods. During this travel you will know that this tour is the largest and oldest covered markets in the Turkmenistan. You will find this market in the center of the city and was built in 1972-1982 by the design of the Russian architect Vladimir Visotin among other buildings that were included in the "Ashgabat Reconstruction Program of 1970-1980". Night is in a hotel.
Day 2: Ashgabat - Kow-Ata - Nokhur - Balkanabat
Today you will drive to the Kow-Ata underground lake. The road to this place is 100 kilometers far from Ashgabat. You will see this interesting lake after 60 meters from entrance into the cave. Long steps with 350 stairs lead to it. Later on you will be transferred to the village that is situated in the gloomy village of Kopet Dag range. Here you will be able to see Nokhur tribe that still use the culture, traditional crafts and architecture. Nokhur (also Nohur) is in the list of 100 the most romantic places of the world. Here you will be able to enjoy the picturesque of the city where you can picturesque villages and two-store houses of unique architecture that are on the mountain cliffs among vines, almond and pomegranate trees. Then drive to the Balkanabat region. Stay for night in Balkanabat.
Day 3: Balkanabat - Yangykala - Gozli-Ata - Turkmenbashy - Awaza
Toady you will have tour to the Yangykala canyon. Upon arrival you will see the breathtaking beauty of this incredible sight that is popular in tours to Turkmenistan. You will enjoy the view of rock walls as tall as 60-100meters colored with pink, red and yellow colors. This site was mad by wind and rain about more than 5.5 million years ago. You will see the scenery that became even more vivid at the sunset with the red cliffs wall with underwater limestone walls full of massive coral reefs from the pre-historical Parathetys Sea. Then we will drive to the Gozli-Ata and further to Turkmenbashy and Awaza. Night is in a hotel.
Day 4: Awaza - Turkmenbashy - Ashgabat
Today you will travel you Awaza that is considered to be one of the most interesting touristic zone in Turkmenistan. You will see it at the east side of Caspian Sea. Later on you will drive to Turkmenbashy and take a flight in Ashgabat. Night is in a hotel.
Day 5: Ashgabat - Darwaza
In course of the tour you will visit the carpet museum. Then you will be transferred to the one of the most breathtaking site in the world the Darwaza gas crater. You probably know this place as the Gate to Hell. In the evening you can observe the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater.
Day 6: Darwaza - Ashgabat
Today you will head on to the Ashgabat city. Upon arrival you will visit the memorial complex. Here you will be able to witness the great monuments related the period of the time of the war the "Second World War" (1941-1945). After seeing the memorial complex you will drive to the Alem cultural and entertainment place. After dinner visit the Palace of Happiness. Night is in the hotel.
Day 7: Flight
In the morning is transfer to the airport.
Price per person:
02 pax - 940 $
04 pax - 820 $
06 pax - 695 $
08 pax - 630 $
10 pax - 590 $
Single -120 $
Early check-in - 30 $
Single early check-in - 45 $
Half board - 40 $
Full board - 80 $
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Ashgabat - "Menzil" Hotel 3*
Balkanabat - "Sport" Hotel 3*
Awaza - "Hazina" Hotel 5*
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
- Domestic flights: Turkmenbashi-Ashgabat 90 $
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (12$)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments
Note: Each Traveler should have 2 photos (5×6) to be presented at the points of entry.