Day 1: Arrival in Ashgabat
- Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport.
- Check-in at the Hotel Mizan.
- Evening city orientation tour: Independence Monument, Arch of Neutrality, and the Fountain Square.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight in Ashgabat.
Day 2: Exploring Ashgabat
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the National Museum of Turkmenistan and Old Nisa (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Stop by the Gokdepe Mosque and the Saparmurat Hajji Mosque.
- Afternoon visit to Tolkuchka Bazaar for local crafts and souvenirs.
- Overnight in Ashgabat.
Day 3: Darvaza Gas Crater
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive through the Karakum Desert to the Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the “Door to Hell.”
- Traditional Turkmen lunch en route.
- Evening sightseeing and campfire dinner near the crater.
- Overnight in tents.
Day 4: Dashoguz and Koneurgench
- Early breakfast.
- Drive to Dashoguz, a city near the Uzbek border.
- Explore Koneurgench (UNESCO World Heritage Site), including the Kutlug Timur Minaret and Turabek-Khanum Mausoleum.
- Evening train journey back to Ashgabat.
Overnight on the train.
Day 5: Akhal-Teke Horses and Cultural Sites
- Morning arrival in Ashgabat.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit an Akhal-Teke Horse Farm to learn about Turkmenistan’s prized horses.
- Afternoon visit to the Wedding Palace and Alem Center.
- Evening leisure and dinner.
- Overnight in Ashgabat.
Day 6: Mary and Ancient Merv
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Morning flight to Mary.
- Guided excursion to Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Soltan Sanjar Mausoleum, Gyz-Gala Fortresses, and Ibn Zeid Mausoleum.
- Visit the Mary Museum for an overview of the region’s history.
Overnight at the Hotel Margush in Mary.
Day 7: Journey to Turkmenbashi
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Turkmenbashi, a major city on the Caspian Sea.
- Explore the local bazaar and enjoy seaside views.
- Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Turkmenbashi.
Day 8: Yangykala Canyon Adventure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel to the Yangykala Canyon, known for its colorful, dramatic cliffs.
- Afternoon hike and photography session in the canyon.
Overnight camping in tents near Yangykala.
Day 9: Balkanabat and Parau-Bibi Mausoleum
- Breakfast in camp.
- Drive to Balkanabat, a modern city with historical significance.
- Visit the Monument of the Pioneers and the Parau-Bibi Mausoleum, a revered pilgrimage site.
- Evening return to Ashgabat.
- Overnight at the Hotel Mizan.
Day 10: Ashgabat and Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
- Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for departure.