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We’re finally launching our very first expedition to Turkmenistan.
Along with Eritrea and North Korea, Turkmenistan might possibly be one of the most hermetic countries in the world, and the most difficult destination to travel to in Central Asia.
Infamous for being ruled by a funny leader who spends billions in building nonsensical, and absolutely strange buildings to worship himself, Turkmenistan is the offbeat capital of Central Asia.
Join us on discovering with the least visited countries in Asia.
October 15th to 22nd, 2024
€1690
8 days, 7 nights
Lead by Oriol López
Note that we always keep the itinerary flexible, and it may be subject to change, depending on the political situation.
Day 1 – Arrival in Asgabat & Mary
Day 2 – Gonur Depe & Merv
Day 3 – Flight to Dashoguz & Kunya Urgench
Day 4 – Dashoguz & Darwaza
Day 5 – Darwaza & Turkmenbashi
Day 6 – Yangy Kala-Yanguy Suw-Balkanabat
Day 7 – Balkanabat-Ashgabat
Day 8 – Ashgabat & departure
Letter of Invitation + visa processing
Domestic flight
8 nights of accommodation in secured hotels mentioned in FAQ
Camera permits (see FAQ)
Private transportation: minibus, 4WD or local train when needed
Breakfast
English-speaking Turkmenistan guide
International tour leader
Entrance fees to all places listed in the itinerary
International flights to Ashgabat
Visa fees ($85)
Lunch & dinner
Single supplement (€150)
October 15th to 22nd, 2024
1690€
8 nights, 8 days
Lead by Oriol López
These are the hotels where we stay. Note that they might be subject to availability.
The price of the tour includes accommodation in a twin room.
If you are a solo traveler, you will be sharing the room with another like-minded traveler from the group. We always try to group people of same gender and age together but note that this won’t always be the case.
If you want to have your own single room, you will have to pay an additional €150.
We will apply for a letter of invitation (LOI) with which you’ll be able to purchase your visa at the border.
For the LOI, all we’ll need is a passport copy, a passport photo and a filled-out form.
As of today, the visa has a cost of 85 USD, to be paid at the airport to the respective authorities.
Additionally, upon arrival you’ll also have to pay 31 USD for a COVIS test and 14 USD of immigration fees.
In total, 130 USD.
All nationalities are welcome to apply for a Turkmenistan visa.
You can fly to Ashgabat from Istanbul (Turkish airlines and Turkmenistan airlines) and also Dubai (Emirates and Fly Dubai).
Taking photos is absolutely restricted in Turkmenistan.
In this tour, we will include camera tickets for Nisa, Gonur Depe, Merv, Kunya Urgench, Kow Ata lake, and the horse farm.
Any extra tickets you may want/need will be at your own cost.
Turkmenistan is one of the safest countries in the world.
We will limit it to a maximum of 12-13 people.
To secure your spot on the tour, we require a deposit. All details will be shared upon booking your spot.
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