Visa support (Letter of Invitation, State Registration, Travel Pass)
Road transport as per program per AC regular road vehicle
Accommodation based on twin + single hotel rooms, including breakfast
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 55+4 USD p/p, when obtained at land border post
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: Arrival Ashgabat – Kow Ata underground lake
Arrival in the early morning at Ashgabat. Transfer to the hotel. Early check in. Overnight.
Then then start city tour including visits of National Museum, Independence Park, Neutrality Arch, Ferris Wheel, Constitution Monument, Earthquake Memorial, Ertogrul Gazi Mosque, Kow Ata underground lake. Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 2: Ashgabat – Mary (360 km)
After breakfast visit Nissa (UNESCO) via Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum. Then drive to Mary via Anau mosque ruins and Abiverd town remains. Upon arrival in Mary check in hotel. Opportunity to visit Mary Museum of Merw region, Central bazaar and Russian Orthodox Church.
Day 3: Mary – Merv – BP Farap (280 km)
After early breakfast drive to MERV (UNESCO). Excursion in Merv including Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Large and Small Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Gyaur Gala, Keshk Fortresses. Have a lunch in local restaurant. Transfer to BP Farap. After migration formalities cross Turkmen-Uzbek Border Post.
