DETAILS
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October 7th - October 12th 2025
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Small group of 6 travellers
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Private local guide, driver and 2 hosts, El (@solowithel) and Jamie (@jamierymer)
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Deposit of 75USD required to secure your spot (non refundable)
£554 / €657 / $750
Includes:
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5 nights accommodation; 1X yurt, 1X hotel, 3X night train (private cabin)
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All transport, including pickup and drop off at the border
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Local guide / driver
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All attraction entrance costs
Excludes:
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Any personal spending (souvenirs, snacks)
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Visa and border costs
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Any transport and accommodation costs prior and post trip
PLEASE NOTE:
The trip will start from Bukhara, where we will taxi together (split cost) to the border. Alternatively, you can make your own way to meet us at the border.
The trip will end at the Dashoquz border, where we will taxi to Khiva together (split cost) again, alternatively you can make your own arrangements to the city.
VISA REQUIRMENTS:
Visa on arrival at the border, this is the only way possible.
We will provide you with your letter of invite to obtain your visa, courtesy of the tour company,
Visa costs:
Visa $85
Border tax $10
PCR test $33
Local bank tax $4
Bringing the total Via cost, on arrival at the border to $132, required in cash.
ITINEARY
Day 1:
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Arrival at border, obtain visa and enter the country.
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Transfer to Turkmenibat, afternoon sightseeing in the city.
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Night train to Ashgabat (private cabin for the group)
Day 2:
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Arrival from night train in Ashgabat.
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Sightseeing in the white city; Park of independence, Constitution monument, Ferris wheel, Arch of Neutrality and more.
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Visit the incredible shopping mall, and the most amazing grocery store.
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Check in to hotel, overnight in the city (twin sharing)
Day 3:
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Sightseeing in the city; Russian Bazaar, Lenin park, Ashgabat museum, Ertogrul Ghazy Mosque and more.
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Transfer to Train station , overnight train to Turkmenbashy (private cabin for group)
Day 4:
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Arrival at Turkmenbashy
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Drive to Yangykala Canyon, sightseeing and explore.
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Visit Balkanbat city and sightseeing.
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Transfer to train station, overnight train to Ashgabt (private cabin for group)
Day 5:
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Arrival at Ashgabat.
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Visit Halk Hakydasy monuments and Turkmenbashi Mosque
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Visit to Kow Ata lake
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Drive to Karakum desert, enjoying the camel sightings on route.
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Visit Gas and water crater.
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Enjoy the night view of the fire crater 'gates to hell'
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Overnight in a yurt next to the crater.
Day 6:
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Breakfast at the Crater.
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Enjoy the daytime view of the crater.
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Drive to Dashoguz and depature of the country.
