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Desert Ride through Unknown Nomadic Land

15 days
Start and end in Ashgabat
4.5
8 traveler reviews
Desert Ride through Unknown Nomadic Land - DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
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Tour Operator:
DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
Max group size:
12
Age range:
5 to 85
Operated in:
German
Tour id:
237841
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Highlights

  • Explore Ashgabat's modern marble city
  • Visit the UNESCO site of Nisa
  • Ride through Yangikala Canyon
  • Witness the infernal Darvaza Crater
  • Discover ancient city of Merv

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival
  2. Day 2 Ashgabat city tour - excursion to Nissa (UNESCO)
  3. Day 3 Ashgabat - Akhal-Tekkiner - Anau and overnight train to Turkmenbashi
  4. Day 4 From Turkmenbashi to the Yangisuw Canyon
  5. Day 5 Magnificent play of colors in the Yangikala Canyon
  6. Day 6 From Gözli-Ata to the "spheres" of Kemal Ata and on to Balkanabat
  7. Day 7 Lunar and Martian landscapes
  8. Day 8 The crossing of the desert begins - Balishem
  9. Day 9 From the Balishem Oasis to the Gates of Hell to Darwaza
  10. Day 10 Murzachirla - In the middle of the desert
  11. Day 11 To the excavation site of Gonur Tepe
  12. Day 12 From the desert to Mary
  13. Day 13 Visit to the ruined city of Merw
  14. Day 14 Drive from Mary to Ashgabat
  15. Day 15 Farewell to our beloved Turkmenistan
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

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4.5
(8 reviews)

Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 85 years old

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DIAMIR lebt das Firmenmotto "statt träumen selbst erleben". Die rund 100 DIAMIR-Mitarbeiter sind alle Experten für sich. Sie kennen sich aufgrund persönlicher Aufenthalte und damit angeeigneter Länder- und Menschenkenntnis in ihren Zielgebieten bestens aus. Ihre Touren- und Reiseleitererfahrung...

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Customer Reviews

  • Michael
    · June 6th, 2024
    The trip was great. The tour was good in itself, but we didn't make any stops in the oases on the trip through the...
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  • Sandra
    · October 30th, 2023
    I still have no words for this incredibly beautiful trip, the great hikes and great moments. I have learned so much...
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15 days
Desert Ride through Unknown Nomadic Land
From Ashgabat to Ashgabat

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F. As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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