Ashgabat Express Tour
Overview: Discover the charm of Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat with our affordable 4-day, 3-night tour program. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history, vibrant bazaars, and spiritual landmarks without stretching your budget. Join us for a wallet-friendly adventure through the heart of Ashgabat's cultural wonders
Duration: 4 days/ 3 nights
Route: Shavat – Dashoguz – Ashgabat – Gokdepe – Kipchak – Ashgabat – Dashoguz – Shavat
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival/Shavat – Dashoguz – Ashgabat
Meet your guide at Shavat border and complete border crossing formalities.
Border crossing procedures take roughly 2 hours (PCR test, migration procedures and customs check).
The transportation will be waiting for you at the gates on the exit. Drive to Dashoguz (about 20 minutes’ drive) for lunch (optional). After lunch we will go to out to explore the city and digest our lunch (Turkmen food is quite heavy).
We will drive to train station, to have a part at evening train to Ashgabat at 19:50. This is a different experience for those who is willing to experience the life of the locals. This journey will continue 13 hours.
We are going to buy dinner box and snacks before boarding the train to be prepared for the long journey.
Day 2: Ashgabat – Gokdepe – Kipchak – Ashgabat
Morning at 8:40 we will be at Ashgabat train station. We hop in to our arranged car and drive to Gokdepe village (50 km, 45 min). Here we are going to discover Gokdepe Fortress, museum and mosque. After we will drive to “Arkadash” Akhal Teke horse farm stun, where we have an opportunity to feed, ride and photo shoot.
We are going to have a lunch at the local restaurant in Gokdepe village.
After lunch we drive back to Ashgabat and on the way, we will stop at Kipchak mosque and mausoleum of Turkmenbashi – the first president of Turkmenistan and his family.
Arrive in Ashgabat and hotel check-in. After short rest we would like you to experience the city by walking tour: Inspirational Park, Lenin Statue and Russian bazaar.
Dinner at the local restaurant.
Overnight in Ashgabat.
Day 3: Ashgabat City tour – Dashoguz
Breakfast in the hotel and drive to “Gundogar Bazaar” Tolkuchka (the biggest marketplace in Turkmenistan). We want you to show you local lifestyle and test your trading skills and see if you can negotiate the best price.
Come back to the hotel and check out. Have a lunch at the local restaurant.
Visit the most important places of Ashgabat city: “Bagt Koshgi” wedding palace with a great sightseeing platform, the Monument of Independence, the Monument of Neutrality, and Ruhnama book.
We have a train to Dashoguz at 19:05. Before we get in to the train, we will take dinner box and snacks for another 13-hour journey back.
Day 4: Dashoguz – Shavat/Departure
We are going to be at the station at 08:00 o’clock. With another arranged vehicle we are go to the Shavat border.
End of the Service.
Tour price information
- 2 pax: $510 p/p
- 3 pax: $405 p/p
- 4 pax: $355 p/p
H/B +$32
F/B +56
Single Supplement +$12
- Comfort A/C transportation
- Accommodation 3* Ak Altyn Hotel
- Visa support of three (LOI)
- Water along the way
- Entrance fees to sites
- Tour guide
- Visa cost $50-$100 paid in cash on arrival
- PCR test cost $33 upon arrival
- Migration duty $14 p/p (paid at the border on arrival)
- Additional services in the hotel
- Tips to the guide and the driver (recommended)
- Personal expenses and itinerary modifications
- Photo and video camera fees at sites/museums