Turkmenistan
The Door to Hell and the marble city

Turkmenistan Silk Road Classic

6 daysHeritage & DesertAshgabat · Mary · Merv · Darvaza · Kunya-Urgench

The country's signature route, the marble capital, the UNESCO oasis of Merv, an overnight beside the burning Darvaza crater and the mausoleums of Kunya-Urgench.

Sample day by day

Your journey, step by step

A suggested flow for Turkmenistan Silk Road Classic. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.

1
Ashgabat
Day 1

Ashgabat

Your journey begins in Ashgabat. The white-marble city, Old Nisa and the Ahalteke horses. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

2
Mary · Merv
Day 2

Mary · Merv

On to Mary · Merv. Fly to Mary for ancient Merv and the Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

3
Darvaza
Day 3

Darvaza

Today brings you to Darvaza. Cross the Karakum to the burning gas crater; overnight in the desert. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

4
Dashoguz · Kunya-Urgench
Day 4

Dashoguz · Kunya-Urgench

Today brings you to Dashoguz · Kunya-Urgench. The minarets and mausoleums of Kunya-Urgench. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

5
Ashgabat
Day 5

Ashgabat

A final day around Ashgabat. Return to the capital for departure. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

What's included

Typically featured

This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.

On the map

Where you'll travel in Turkmenistan

The landmarks and regions that shape journeys like this one.

Enhance your journey

Optional experiences to add

Suggested ways to make Turkmenistan your own. Add any of these to your trip, we'll fold them into your tailored plan.

Darvaza crater by night

Camp beside the burning Door to Hell.

Ashgabat marble-city tour

The white capital and its grand monuments.

Akhal-Teke horse visit

Meet the famed golden horses of Turkmenistan.

Ancient Nisa excursion

The Parthian capital's ruins near Ashgabat.

These are sample suggestions. Availability and details are confirmed when we tailor your itinerary.

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Make Turkmenistan Silk Road Classic your own

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