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The Whimsical Turkmen Trail

8 days
Start and end in Ashgabat
4.0
5 traveler reviews
The Whimsical Turkmen Trail - Crooked Compass
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 18 to 99
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Highlights

  • Camp next to the ‘Doorway to Hell’
  • Explore ancient bazaars brimming with handicrafts and livestock
  • Head underground to Kowata Underground Lake
  • Learn about the mythology associated with Akhalteke horses
  • Visit one of the worlds oldest settlements, Margiana
  • Discover the ancient city of Merv

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Ashgabat
  2. Day 2 Ashgabat to Darvaza
  3. Day 3 Darvaza to Dashoguz
  4. Day 4 Dashoguz – Kunya Urgench
  5. Day 5 Dashoguz – Ashgabat
  6. Day 6 Ashgabat – Mary – Gonurdepe – Mary
  7. Day 7 Mary – Merv – Ashgabat
  8. Day 8 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Crooked Compass

4.0
(5 reviews)

Number of tours

99

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Dr.
    · April 13th, 2024
    excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large...
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  • tsippora
    · October 25th, 2023
    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
  • Elizabeth
    · July 18th, 2023
    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

Dates & Availability

8 days
The Whimsical Turkmen Trail
From Ashgabat to Ashgabat

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  • Tuesday
    1 Apr, 2025
    Tuesday
    8 Apr, 2025
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    $2,402
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    2 Sep, 2025
    Tuesday
    9 Sep, 2025
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    1 Apr, 2026
    Wednesday
    8 Apr, 2026
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    2 Sep, 2026
    Wednesday
    9 Sep, 2026
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    1 Oct, 2026
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    8 Oct, 2026
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 249806

  • Currencies
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    US Dollar
    UZS
    Uzbekistan Sum
    Uzbekistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type A
    Turkmenistan
    Type B
    Turkmenistan
    Type C
    Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
    Type E
    Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
    Type F
    Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
    Type I
    Uzbekistan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 23rd, 2025, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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