Kunya Urgench & Gas Crater Darvaza Tour

Tour itinerary: Khiva / Nukus – Kunya Urgench – Darvaza – Dashoguz – Nukus / Khiva
Season: All year round
Duration: 2 Days | 1 Night

Day 1 – Khiva – Dashoguz – Darwaza

• 08:00 – Transfer to Shavat border (60 km). Border formalities.
• Meet guide in Turkmenistan. Transfer to Kunya Urgench (100 km).
• Excursion: Turabek Khanum Mausoleum, Kutlug Timur Minaret, Sultan Tekesh, Il-Arslan, Najmuddin Kubra Mausoleum.
• Lunch at local restaurant.
• Transfer to Karakum Desert – Darwaza Gas Crater (4 hrs).
• Explore crater, BBQ dinner and overnight in yurt/tent.

Day 2 – Darwaza – Dashoguz – Khiva / Urgench

• Camp-style breakfast.
• 10:00 – Transfer to Shavat border (5 hrs). Border formalities.
• Meet driver on Uzbekistan side. Transfer to Khiva/Urgench.
• End of the tour.

Tour Price (PER PERSON)

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Price Includes

• Turkmenistan visa support (LOI, registration, travel pass)
• Accommodation in tent/yurt (with foam mat, sleeping bag, pillow, toilet tent)
• Transfers by tourist class transport including border transfers
• English-speaking guide in Turkmenistan
• Meals: 1 lunch, 1 BBQ dinner, 1 camp breakfast
• Entry fees to mentioned sites
• Tourist tax
• 1.5L bottled water per person/day

Not Included

• Accommodation in Khiva/Nukus (optional)
• International flights
• Uzbekistan e-visa (if required)
• Turkmenistan visa fee (approx. $85+4 USD), migration tax ($10+4 USD)
• Photo/video fees (professional equipment)
• Additional meals, insurance, tips, VAT, personal expenses

Important Notes

• Tour published: December 04, 2024 – valid for 180 days
• Rates may change after 180 days or with tariff/exchange updates
• Hotel availability may result in substitutions of similar category
• Delays may occur due to public events or road closures
• VAT (12%) not included – can be added to tour price
• Check passport validity and visa requirements (min. 6 months validity)
• Turkmenistan visa requires LOI; apply minimum 1.5 months ahead
• Check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00 – early/late subject to availability
• Drivers may speak only basic or no English
• Train routes may be replaced with car transfers as needed
• Changes in tour content may affect final pricing

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