An 11-day local journey exploring Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, enjoying camping at the Gates of Hell

An 11-day local journey exploring Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, enjoying camping at the Gates of Hell

11 Days

$3,074~ Per person (based on double occupancy)

• Included in the Price
  Included Items

  • Accommodation costs
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • English-speaking Guide
  • Trains, private cars
  • Turkmenistan Letter of Invitation (LOI)

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  Included in the Price
  Not Included

  • International Airfare Tickets
  • Tips for the Driver/Guide
  • Phone calls, souvenirs, laundry, and other personal expenses

Travel Highlights

Itinerary Details

• Day 1

  

  Arrival in Tashkent

  Arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
  We will provide transportation to the hotel with a dedicated vehicle.
  
  
  Breakfast / - Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation: Tashkent

• Day 2

  

  Khiva Tourism

  After breakfast, head to the airport by private car.
  Boarding the flight to Urgench.
  After arriving in Urgench, proceed to Khiva by private car.
  
  ★Khiva Ichan-Kala Sightseeing
  We will visit spots such as Kalta Minor, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa, Kunya Ark (fortress), Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasa, Juma Mosque and Minaret, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, Islam Khoja Madrasa, Tash Khauli Palace, Allakuli Khan Madrasa, and the Caravanserai.
  
  After sightseeing, we will take you to the hotel.
  
  
  Breakfast / ◯ Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation/ Khiva

• Day 3

  

  Kuhna Urgench Sightseeing & Camping at the Gates of Hell

  After breakfast, we will provide transportation to the Tashauz border between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan by private car.
  After crossing the border, meet with the English-speaking guide in Turkmenistan. Travel to Kunya-Urgench by private car, which takes about 1 to 2 hours (110 km).
  
  ★Kuhna Urgench Tourism
  We will visit spots such as the Fakhr al-Din Mausoleum, the Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum (1172-1200), the Turebek Khanym Mausoleum, the Najmuddin Kubra Mausoleum and the Sultan Ali Mausoleum, and the Kutlug Timur Minaret.
  
  After sightseeing, we will move to Darvaza by private car (335km, approximately 6 hours).
  
  ★Sightseeing at the Gate of Hell
  We will stay at the camp at the Gate of Hell.
  Let's enjoy the sight of the blazing crater while savoring delicious cuisine.
  
  
  Breakfast / ◯ Lunch / - Dinner / ◯
  Camping at the Gate of Hell

• Day 4

  

  Visit to a nomadic village

  After breakfast, we head to Ashgabat by private car. (270km)
  On the way, we visit a nomadic village.
  
  ★ Visit to a small nomadic village
  Enjoy the experience of encountering the traditional lifestyle of Turkmenistan.
  
  
  Breakfast / ◯ Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation: Ashgabat

• Day 5

  

  Ashgabat Tourism

  After breakfast, we go on a city tour of Ashgabat.
  
  ★Ashgabat Tourism
  As major tourist attractions, you will visit magnificent mosques, iconic buildings, parks, and monuments.
  After lunch, you will tour the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Ancient Nisa'—the sanctuary of the Parthian kings.
  After that, you will visit the Kipchak Mosque and the mausoleum of the former President of Turkmenistan.
  
  Dinner can be enjoyed at a local restaurant.
  
  
  Breakfast / ◯ Lunch / - Dinner / ◯
  Accommodation: Ashgabat

• Day 6

  

  Ashgabat Tourism

  After breakfast, visit the eastern bazaar, Tolkuchka.
  
  ★ Visit Tolkuchka Bazaar
  You can see beautiful Turkmen carpets, ethnic silver crafts, and souvenirs.
  
  Lunch at a local restaurant.
  
  ★Ashgabat Tourism
  After lunch, head to a horse farm to see the Akhal-Teke horses, the pride of Turkmenistan.
  Enjoy a traditional tea party and a short Akhal-Teke horse show program, and visit the stables.
  Next, visit the National Museum of Turkmenistan, which houses ancient artifacts found in the excavations of Nisa, Merv, and Gonur Depe, a collection of Turkmen carpets, ethnic costumes, precious metal crafts, and ancient weapons.
  
  
  Breakfast / ◯ Lunch / ◯ Dinner / -
  Accommodation: Ashgabat

• Day 7

  

  Anau Abiwad Tourism

  After breakfast, head to Mary by private car.
  
  Along the way, stop at the following spots.
  ★ Anau & Abiward Sightseeing
  ・Anau: Visit the ruins of the 15th-century Seyit Jamal ad-Din Mosque.
  ・Abiward: An ancient Sassanian city located in modern Turkmenistan.
  
  Lunch at Road Cafe.
  Upon arrival in Mali, transfer to the hotel.
  
  
  Breakfast / ◯ Lunch / ◯ Dinner / -
  Accommodation: Mali

• Day 8

  

  Mali Tourism

  After breakfast, proceed to Mali for sightseeing.
  
  ★Mali Tourism
  Visit the magnificent ancient Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Merv, one of the major archaeological sites in Central Asia, has played an important role in the development of the Silk Road for over 2000 years.
  Highlights include the splendid mausoleums of the 12th-century Sultan Sanjar and Muhammad ibn Zayd. Afterwards, visit the museum.
  
  After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Ashgabat by private car.
  Upon arrival in Ashgabat, have dinner at a local restaurant.
  
  
  Breakfast / ◯ Lunch / ◯ Dinner / ◯
  Accommodation: Ashgabat

• Day 9

  

  Ashgabat to Bukhara

  After breakfast, we will head to the Farab border between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan by private car.
  After the border procedures, we will change guides and vehicles and move to Bukhara.
  
  After arriving in Bukhara, we will transfer you to the hotel.
  
  
  Breakfast / ◯ Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation: Bukhara

• Day 10

  

  Bukhara Tourism

  After breakfast, proceed to Bukhara.
  
  ★Bukhara Tourism
  We will visit spots such as the Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub, Bolo Haouz Mosque, Kalyan Complex (including Kalyan Mosque, Kalyan Minaret, and Mir-i-Arab Madrasah), Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, and Lyabi-Hauz Complex.
  
  We will travel to Tashkent by the Afrosiyob high-speed train (16:37-20:31).
  After arriving in Tashkent, we will head to the hotel.
  
  
  Breakfast / ◯ Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation: Tashkent

• Day 11

  

  Sightseeing in Tashkent, on the way back home

  After breakfast, we will head into Tashkent city.
  
  ★Tashkent Tourism
  We will visit spots such as the Khast Imam Complex (including the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi, Barak-Khan Madrasah, and the Holy Quran Repository), Chorsu Bazaar, Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, Navoi Theater Square (constructed by Japanese workers), some metro stations (internal tour if time permits), and the Japanese Cemetery in Tashkent.
  
  After sightseeing, we will transfer to the airport by private car.
  On the way home.
  
  
  Breakfast / ◯ Lunch / - Dinner / -
  Accommodation: -

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