The Name of tour: Ancient Treasures of Turkmenistan
Duration: 5 days
Visiting landmarks: Ashgabat, Nokhur, Balkanabat, Nokhur, Yangykala, Gozli-Ata, Turkmenbashi, Awaza
Day 1: Asgabat
This day you will be met by our guide and driver that will transfer you the hotel where you will have a rest till the lunch. After that you will have a tour to great attraction - Nisa. The ancient city of Nisa, located in the foothills of Kopetdag (Akhal velayat), a few kilometers from Ashgabat. It is one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire (III century BC-III century AD), which is one of the largest state formations of the ancient world. In Nisa, the palace and temple buildings were concentrated; there was a treasury, a huge storage of wine and warehouses with numerous supplies and provisions. The fortress walls of the Old Nisa are made of raw brick, which was the traditional building material of Central Asia. For its two thousand years, the city has seen a lot: archaeological excavations, the impact of precipitation, which served as a rapid destruction of the ancient walls. After that you will continue the tour with transferring to Turkmenbashy spiritual mosque in Kipchak. Then you will come back to the capital Ashgabat.
Day 2: Ashgabat – Kow-Ata – Nokhur – Balkanabat
Today you will start the tour with travelling to Kow Ata. You will be able to explore that the underground lake is unique and is considered one of the wonders of the world. It is located in the cave of Mount Kou, near Ashgabat, just 60 km to the west, in the Baharli district. In the tours you will be able to explore that lake translated as the Father of Caves. There is always a high and stable temperature from 33-38 degrees Celsius, which shows that the waters of the underground lake Bahrden rise from a height of 600-350 meters. In the tour, you can find out that the age of the cave is estimated at several thousand years. Then you will continue the tour and explore the beautiful village of Nokhur. During the tour you will be able to find out that the village is located in a large valley in the Kopetdag. After that you will transfer to Balkanabat.
Day 3: Balkanabat – Yangykala – Gozli-Ata – Turkmenbashy – Awaza
This day you will transfer to Yangykala. During the tour, you will be able to explore the Yangikala Canyon, which attracts you with its natural landscapes, landscapes, beautiful views, which is located in the north-west of Turkmenistan. This canyon translates as "fire fortress". The picturesque canyons are surrounded by sheer walls of purple-red, ochre, yellow, white and fiery red colors. During the tour, you can find out that the canyon has beautiful scenery at sunset, it is painted in warm and gentle tones. Then you will go on a tour to Turkmenbashi. You can also explore the Avaza recreation area, which is located on the shore of the Caspian Sea. The night will be in the hotel.
Day 4: Awaza – Ashgabat
Till the afternoon you will have rest and free time. After that you will travel to Turkmenshabi airport. Upon arrival to Ashgabat you will begin city tour.
Day 5: Flight
Night transfer to the Ashgabat International Airport.
Price per person:
02 pax – 775 $
04 pax – 620 $
06 pax – 503 $
08 pax – 445 $
10 pax – 410 $
Single – 110 $
Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 50 $
Half board – 45 $
Full board – 85 $
- Flight Turkmenbashi-Ashgabat –100 $
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Ashgabat – “Menzil” Hotel 3*
Balkanabat – Sport hotel 3*
Awaza – 5* Hazina
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (12$)
- Flight Turkmenbashi-Ashgabat
- Fee for using cameras on monuments