This Turkmenistan Easter tour kicks off in Ashgabat — Turkmenistan’s capital city, described by some as the “Dictator’s Playground”, with its white marble facades, gold monuments, and buildings with titles such as the “Wheel of Enlightenment” and the “Arch of Neutrality”. From there, we head to UNESCO world heritage Nisa and onto our homestay in the village of Nokhur. Next, we’ll take the long drive into the Karakum desert towards futuristic Avaza and Turkmenbashi via Yangykala Canyon. We round off the first part of this tour with a visit the must-see Darvaza gas crater – eternally burning fire crater known as the “Gates of Hell”, where we set up camp for the night.
The LOI application process for Turkmenistan is quite complicated and time-consuming. For the best chance of approval, please get in at least 3 months in advance. Late applications are accepted but the approval rate goes down, in most cases you will get a full refund if the application is rejected.
Saturday 11th April (Easter Saturday) – Ashgabat
Sunday 12th April (Easter Sunday) – Ashgabat
Monday 13th April (Easter Monday) – Nokhur
Tuesday 14th April – Turkmenbashy
Wednesday 15th April – Turkmenbashy
Thursday 16th April – Ashgabat
Friday 17th April – Darvaza
Saturday 18th April – Ashgabat
Sunday 19th April
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– Letter of Invitation Registration
– Transport according to the itinerary
– Local English speaking guide and Western YPT guide
– Entrance fees to Kow Ata and Nisa
– Accommodation according to itinerary in twin/double share (except in the homestay where one or two rooms are shared by the group)
– Breakfast every day
– Dinner at the homestay in Nokhur
– Visa for Turkmenistan (currently $85 at the airport for most nationalities)
– Immigration tax at the airport ($14)
– Transport to and from Ashgabat at the beginning and end of the tour
– Meals other than those stipulated (allow up to $10 per meal)
– Single supplement for accommodation ($195, not available in the homestay)
– Photo/video fees at sites (not at all sites, but usually $2-10 depending on the site)
– Tips for guides (not obligatory, and up to your personal discretion)
– Any other personal expenses such as souvenirs and drinks
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