Visa support (Letter of Invitation, State Registration, Travel Pass)
Road transport as per program per AC regular road vehicle
Accommodation based on shared trekking tent
BBQ dinner (in Darwaza only)
Local guide-interpreter services
Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the program
Bottled drinking water en route 1,5l pppd
Porter services en route
NOT INCLUDED
International and domestic air tickets
Turkmenistan tourist visa from 85+4 USD p/p, when obtained at land border
Turkmenistan migration tax 10+4 USD p/p, to be paid at land border post
Tourist fee per night, charged in the hotels at departure 2 USD p/p per night
Photo/video fees at historical parks and in museums
Tips for local guide and driver
Souvenirs and other personal items
All other charges and services not mentioned under “This includes”
WHAT TO EXPECT
Unique Culture
Off road, long drive through mountains
History of the Great Silk Road
Ancient cities
Special hospitality
Day 1: Khiva – Shavat – Darwaza (350 km)
Arrival at border post Shavat, drive to Ancient Kynya Urgench (UNESCO) for an excursion. Lunch in local restaurant.
After lunch, drive to Darwaza gas crater in the Karakum desert. Arrival in Darwaza gaz crater before sunset (~1800h). BBQ dinner, discover the burning gas crater by nighttime. Overnight in tents near the crater.
Day 2: Darwaza – Shavat – Khiva(300 km)
After camp style breakfast drive to BP Shavat via Dashoguz. Arrival at border post before lunch time. Cross the border.
