Turkmenistan
The region’s most secretive country: marble Ashgabat, the ruins of Merv and the burning Darvaza crater — we arrange every permit.
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Why Turkmenistan
The most secretive country of the Silk Road
Marble Ashgabat, the burning Darvaza crater, Merv and the Khorezm ruins — we arrange the letter of invitation and meet you at the border.
Visa — Visa-free or e-visa for most nationalities — we confirm your case at booking
Best time — See the month chart below
Getting around — Private car with driver on all our tours
Currency — Cards in cities, cash in villages and bazaars
Where you’ll go
Ashgabat
The white-marble capital — monuments, the Nisa ruins and the world’s largest indoor Ferris wheel.
Known for: marble city, Nisa
Darvaza
The burning gas crater in the Karakum desert — dinner by the fire, night in a yurt.
Known for: gas crater
Mary
Modern city beside the ruins of ancient Merv.
Known for: Merv
Merv
One of the great cities of the medieval world, now a vast archaeological park.
Known for: Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
Kunya-Urgench
Ruins of the Khorezm capital and the Kutlug Timur minaret.
Known for: Kutlug Timur minaret
Dashoguz
Border town for Khiva and base for Kunya-Urgench.
Known for: Kunya-Urgench
Tours
Our Turkmenistan tours
Two countries
Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Combo — 14-Day Group Tour
Tashkent → Nukus → Aral Sea → Khiva → Dashoguz → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Mary → Bukhara → Samarkand
14 days
from $3,223
Two countries
Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan in 9 Days: Khiva to Tashkent
Khiva → Darvaza → Ashgabat → Mary → Bukhara → Samarkand → Tashkent
9 days
from $1,886
All five countries
Five Stans Ultimate: Bishkek to Ashgabat in 21 Days
Bishkek → Cholpon-Ata → Karakol → Tosor → Kochkor → Chon-Kemin → Almaty → Tashkent → Khujand → Dushanbe → Samarkand → Bukhara → Khiva → Darvaza → Ashgabat
21 days
from $4,990
When to go
Season by season — terracotta is prime time.
Jan2°C
Feb4°C
Mar10°C
Apr17°C
May22°C
Jun27°C
Jul30°C
Aug29°C
Sep24°C
Oct17°C
Nov9°C
Dec4°C
IdealGoodHot or cold — lower prices
Turkmenistan travel FAQ
Most nationalities travel visa-free or with a simple e-visa. We check your passport at booking and guide you through any application.
Yes. You are met by our team at every airport and station, and an online coordinator stays in touch throughout the trip.
Travel guide