Turkmenistan diamond 8
Name: Turkmenistan diamond 8
Destination: Turkmenistan
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Ashgabat - Kow-Ata - Nokhur - Balkanabat- Yangykala - Gozli-Ata - Turkmenbashy - Awaza- Ashgabat- Darwaza - Kune Urgench - Shawat border
On this tour you will find wonderful places that seem to have come out of the pages of books. The beauty of nature and ancient architecture will amaze anyone. During the tour you can also see the incredible history of these ancient places.
Tour summary:
Day 1: Ashgabat
We are glad to see you in Turkmenistan diamond 8. Upon arrival to airport you will be met and transferred to the capital of Turkmenistan. Here you will be able to enjoy the prominent sights of the city like parks and squares of the capital, Ertogrul Ghazi mosque, the archeological site "Old Nisa". Here you will see the remains of the ancient city that possesses a lot of interesting sights that will show you the history of this place. Here you c can explore mud brick remains of fortifications and palaces, temples, ceremony hall, treasury building. You can enjoy the ruins of Parthian civilization with the mix of traditional art and culture with Hellenistic and Roman elements. Then you will visit Russian bazaar. Night is in the hotel
Day 2: Ashgabat - Kow-Ata - Nokhur - Balkanabat
The day of the tour will start with visiting of the most interesting lake in Turkmenistan. You will be transferred Kow Ata that is known to be an underground lake. This name can be translated as the Father of caves. You will see here a cave that resemble the magnificent auditorium the size of which is 230 min length, its height reaches 20 m, and its width is at some points 57 m. Moreover you will be amazed by the lumps of dissolved limestone (stalagmites). You can also enjoy the warm water the temperature of which 33-37°C that has a beautiful emerald color. Then you will have a drive to the gloomy village that is located on the Kopet Dag Range. Here you will be able to enjoy the interesting buildings that were made by cement and mud. Other roads except main one are so narrow that just one car can fit between the high stone retaining walls on each side. Here you will notice that local people of the village are different from Turkmens. This They live in a handful of villages in the mountainous border area spanning Turkmenistan and Iran. It is interesting to note that Nokhur is the largest village with just a thousand or maybe two thousand people. Upon arrival to Balkanabat you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight is in the hotel..
Day 3: Balkanabat - Yangykala - Gozli-Ata - Turkmenbashy - Awaza
In course of the travel you will have a drive to the sight the tours to which are very enjoyable. You will learn the meaning of this name that has the meaning of "fire fortresses". You will verify this by seeing this prominent sight under the sunset that will color the entire canyon in the crimson color. You will enjoy the view of the sheer cliffs of white, yellow, ocher, purple and red colors, fancily carved by winds and rains. All this fascinating beauty reminds the castles of the fairy tales. After it you will be transferred to the "Gozli Ata" pilgrimage place and then to Turkmenbashy. During the way you will have a stop to visit the tourist zone Awaza. Rest on the shore of the Caspian Sea. Night is in a hotel.
Day 4: Awaza - Ashgabat
In course of the your you will have some time to enjoy shore of the Caspian Sea. At afternoon you will drive to Ashgabat. Upon arrival you will enjoy the tour the evening. Overnight will be in the hotel.
Day 5: Ashgabat - Darwaza
Today you will drive to Gypjak that is known as the biggest mosque in Central Asia. On the way to it you will have a break at the Horse Farm where you will see the pride of Turkmen people. Then your route will lead to the one of the most popular place even among world - Darwaza. On the way to it you will have a stop at Erbent village where you can enjoy the life of Turkmen people. Continue with the fiery crater in the town Darwaza. Night is in tent.
Day 6: Darwaza - Kune Urgench - Shawat border
Today you will have a great opportunity to explore the architectural monuments of Old Urgench. It is also known as the capital of Khorezm of X-XII centuries. In course of the your you will have an opportunity to visit Mausoleum of Najm al-Din al-Kubra, TyurabekKhanum, Il-Arslan, Tekesh Ibn Hadzhibey, the highest minaret in Central Asia KutlygTimur. Transfer to Dashoguz\ Shawat border. End of the tour.
Price per person:
02 pax - 800 $
04 pax - 695 $
06 pax - 565 $
08 pax - 500 $
10 pax - 465 $
Single - 120 $
Early check-in - 30 $
Single early check-in - 45 $
Half board - 60 $
Full board - 120 $
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Ashgabat - "Menzil" Hotel 3*
Balkanabat - "Sport" Hotel 3*
Avaza - "Hazina" Hotel 5*
Darwaza - Tent
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
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.