Arrival and Check-In: Arrive at Ashgabat International Airport with Turkish Airlines. You will be greeted and transferred to hotel for overnıght.

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).

Meals: B

Accommodation: Hotel in Ashgabat

Start you day with a short flight to Turkmenbashi, the gateway to Balkan region. Upon arrival, transfer to local restaurant to have breakfast then we catch our 4WD’s to explore the Moorish-style railway station and the vibrant central market, where you might find the famed Caspian caviar. Continue to Kemal-Ata, sacred site that provide an insight into Turkmenistan’s spiritual traditions. Wonder at the serene beauty of Kemal-Ata offering a glimpse into the country’s rich heritage.

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.

Arrive in Balkanabat. Opt to dine at hotel restaurant or to take a walk to nearby local restaurant.

Flight: Ashgabat → Turkmenbashi, (ETD 06:20 / ETA 07:20) flight schedules are subject to change
Drive: Turkmenbashi → Yangykala ~165km / 3 hrs.
Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hotel in Balkanabat

After breakfast we take our journey to Dehistan, south of Balkan region, and reach the historical park in 3 hours. Site exploration for the next 1.5-2 hours. Dehistan/Mishrian was the principal city of Western Turkmenistan from the 10th to the 14th centuries. Located on a major caravan route from Gurgan in northern Iran to Khorezm, its finest buildings were constructed by the Khorezmshahs. Major surviving monuments include parts of minarets, mosque, and a double row of walls. Here we also will have a picnic lunch. Then drive back to Balkanabat.

• ~135 km of smooth asphalt / ~32 km of desert off-road terrain
• Travel is by comfortable 4×4 vehicles (max. 3 passengers per vehicle) to ensure safety and comfort.

Return to Balkanabat, free time at leisure.

Drive: Balkanabat → Dehistan ~ 170km / ~3.5 hrs.
Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hotel in Balkanabat

After breakfast in the hotel we set off to Nohur Village, 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.

Upon arrival transfer to local restaurant to have lunch the continue journey to the unique mountain village of Nohur, whose name means “Nine Heavenly Maidens” and where pre-Islamic traditions still echo in local culture. Explore the mystical tribal cemetery marked with ram horns on the tombstones, visit the sacred site of Kyz Bibi and thousand-year-old plane tree (Chinar), and enjoy a scenic walk to a nearby waterfall.

Arrive at guesthouse and we will be greeted by a local family. Enjoy a traditional Turkmen dinner prepared with the family. We will also stay here for overnight.

Drive: Balkanabat → Nohur ~ 320km / ~3,5 hrs.
Meals: B, D
Accommodation: Overnight in a guesthouse

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

Visit the underground cave of Kov-Ata, accommodating a unique hot-water (+ 35-37C all year round) mineral lake.

Travel to Geokdepe stud-farm to see the legendary Ahalteke horses, famed for their speed, endurance, and shimmering coats, with opportunities to ride, feed, and photograph them. The area is also historically significant as the site of the fortress that was the site of a battle during the Great Game in 1881, as well as the Geokdepe Mosque, built in memory of those events.

Arrive in Ashgabat and hotel check-in.

Drive: Nohur → Kov-ata ~70km / ~50 min
Kov-ata → Geokdepe ~45km / ~40 min
Geokdepe → Ashgabat ~55km / ~1 hr.
Meals: B
Accommodation: Hotel in Ashgabat

Depending on your flight schedule, check out and transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for departure. This marks the end of our services.

Drive: Hotel → Airport (approx. 15km / 20 min)
Accommodation: —
Meals: Breakfast (depends on flight time)
Notes: Ensure all personal belonging are collected, prepare the passport, and tickets

NOTE: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner.

Tour price information

ACCOMMODATION

Important Accommodation Policy

In the event of government-level events or official delegations requiring priority accommodation, our company reserves the right to substitute the originally confirmed hotel with an alternative property of the same category and comparable standard.