Short Stay in Turkmenistan. Two World Heritage Sites of the country, the main sites along the route, visit the gas craters, cross the Karakum desert North-South way
Day 1, Shavat-Dashoguz border – KunyaUrgench , 95km, Asphalt Roads
Meet at the border (direction from Khiva or Urgench in Uzbekistan). Formalities. Drive Dashoguz – Kunya Urgench, 95km. Sightseeing of KunyaUrgench History Park, the capital of KhoresmShakh State XI-XII cc, also known as Gurganj
KunyaUrgench- Darvaza, 310 km, Asphalt Bumpy Roads, Sand Tracks
Continue drive and enter into the Zaungus Karakum desert. Arrive in Darvaza. Leave the road and cross three ranges of barchans to arrive at fiery gas crater. Sightseeing. See the gas crater at sunset and at night. Wild camping in the area. Overnight in tent (tent, sleeping bag, mat are provided)
Tip! If you visit Nukus in Uzbekistan, the easy change is ok to cross the border directly via Khojeili-KunyaUrgench border checkpoint
Day 2, Darvaza – Ashgabat, 257km, Sand Tracks, Asphalt Road
A.M return on the road. Visit other gas craters around Darvaza. Continue to Ashgabat. Stop for photos along the route.
P.M. Sightseeing of Old Nisa Fortress, Turkmenbashy mosque, Serdar Yoly Health Route, Sightseeing in town, visit museum(s). Time for leisure. Night tour in Ashgabat to see the town in lights and have panoramic photos. Overnight
Day 3, Ashgabat- airport / or Ashgabat-Howdan border to continue in Iran
A.M Free program in Ashgabat. Check out hotel 12:00
P.M Transfer to the airport for next destination flight or drive to Howdan – Bajgiran border if you continue your trip in Iran
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