Early morning or evening arrival at Ashgabat International Airport with TK or other. Greetings and transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Overnight in Ashgabat.

NOTE: for those tourists who arrive early morning on day 1, will be connecting to the domestic flight without leaving the Ashgabat International Airport (request for price correction when booking the tour).

Start your day with a scenic flight to Turkmenbashi, the gateway to Balkan Province. Upon arrival, we catch our 4WD’s and have a short city tour of Turkmenbashy. Continue to Kemal Ata and Gozli Ata, two sacred sites that provide an insight into Turkmenistan’s spiritual traditions. Wonder at the serene beauty of Kemal Ata and the underground marvel of Gozli Ata, both offering a glimpse into the country’s rich heritage. Picnic lunch.

Continue driving to Yangykala Canyon, a geological masterpiece with its striking red and gold cliffs. Explore the canyon’s unique landscapes, capturing stunning photos at every turn.

Dinner and overnight in tents.

After breakfast in the camp we bid farewell to the canyons and set off to Nohur Village (485 km, approximately 6 hour drive), a hidden gem nestled in the mountains. En route stop at Paraw Bibi Shrine.

The Paraw Bibi Shrine holds immense cultural significance in Turkmenistan and the surrounding regions. It is a place where women, particularly expectant mothers or those desiring fertility, come to seek blessings, guidance, and protection from Paraw Bibi, the revered female spirit or deity. Lean the stories and legends about Paraw Bibi: Reyhana – was her real name, the story of hear beauty and betrayal of the village, escape from the enemy attack, turning the watermelon into a stone and hand prints on the stone. There you can also find a small river; locals believe if you wash your face in that water you can become beautiful like Paraw Bibi.

Arrive in Nohur Village and exploration of the traditional village, interact with the welcoming locals, and savor authentic Turkmen dishes. Spend the night in Nohur, surrounded by the picturesque landscapes and warm hospitality. Full day exploration of local area including Nohur waterfall, Kyz Bibi, and tribal cemetery

Spend an evening watching embroidery masterclass at local family. Turkmen women wear clothes made from homespun silk. Different types of cloth are used: gyrmyzy donlyk, sosany, sara takhta. For a day-to-day wear, a simple shift-dress is worn, as a rule, made from a type of silken cloth called keteni. This cloth is woven on narrow looms. Incidentally, it is still woven on a simple home-made horizontal loom called tara. The width of this loom, from 30-40 centimeters determines the style. The keteni has gold stripes running along the edge that are left facing outwards when the cloth sown together emphasize the line of the dress. The dress has a low, round-cut neck and the ends of the long sleeves are fringed with embroidery. Young married women and girls have to obey strict rules; sleeves have to cover the wrists and the hem has to cover the ankles.

Dinner and overnight in tents or guesthouse.

After breakfast in Nohur we return to Ashgabat with stops at Kov Ata cave and Gokdepe stud-farm.

The Kov-Ata Underground Lake is a captivating limestone cave in Turkmenistan. Filled with warm mineral water, it offers a unique swimming experience. With healing properties and stunning cave formations, it attracts visitors seeking relaxation and natural beauty.

Ahal Teke horsesare a breed native to Turkmenistan, known for their distinct features and attributes. Here are some key points about Ahal Teke horses: unique coat, lean built, exceptional speed, high-set tail, ancient heritage, endurance, and cultural significance. Ride, feed and enjoy the photo session with these beautiful creatures.

Gokdepe village was the site of the biggest battle for Russian domination in Central Asia in the late 19 c. The Battle of Gokdepe (1881) is considered to be a turning point in Turkmenistan’s contemporary historiography. It led to the then independent Turkmen (Akhal Tekke in this case) tribes coming under Russian control. The walls of the fortress were reconstructed and a mosque was erected inside the walls. Saparmurat Haji Mosque is the main mosque of Gokdepe and contains a museum dedicated to the battle of Gokdepe.

Arrive in Ashgabat for overnight.

Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for the international flight. End of services.

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