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Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Expedition Aral Sea to Darvaza

By Guided Travels
Price is NZ$4,505 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • 14d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Embark on a riveting 14-day journey through the heart of Central Asia, exploring the rich tapestry of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Start in Tashkent, where ancient Silk Road history meets modern life, and discover the spiritual and cultural significance of the city. Traverse the remote landscapes of the Aral Sea, visit the UNESCO-listed Ichan-Kala in Khiva, and witness the surreal Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan. Relive the glory of the Silk Road in ancient cities like Merv and Bukhara, before culminating your adventure in the architectural wonders of Samarkand.

  • Discover historical sites from the Silk Road and ancient empires
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Khiva and Samarkand
  • Experience local culture through traditional meals and artisan workshops
  • Accommodation range from hotels to unique desert tents and yurts

Activity location

  • Tashkent
    • Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • International Airport, Terminal 2
    • Tashkent, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Expedition Aral Sea to Darvaza in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 14 days14d
    14d
  • Opening hours: Wed 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$4,242.67 x 2 AdultsNZ$8,485.34
Paid at activityNZ$525.30
Total
Price is NZ$9,010.64

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One way flight ticket (Tashkent-Nukus)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Letter of Invitation to Turkmenistan
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All museum and heritage site entrance fees are included in the tour cost
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any other meals not written in inclusion
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    It is optional
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Turkmenistan Visa Fees

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Tashkent

Tashkent

Day 2: Tashkent: Faith, Empire & Everyday Life

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Tashkent

Tashkent

  • 8h

Day 3: Tashkent → Nukus → Muynaq → Aral Sea Yurt Camp

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in yurts

Muynak

  • 10h

Day 4: Aral Sea → Lost Cities → Nukus → Khiva

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Khiva

Nukus

  • 10h

Day 5: Khiva: A City Frozen in Time

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Khiva

Khiva

  • 8h

Day 6: Crossing into Turkmenistan → Darvaza

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Yurt Camp near the Darvaza Gas Crator

Darvaza Gas Crater

  • 10h
  • Admission ticket included

Day 7: Darvaza → Ashgabat

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Ashgabat

Ashgabat

  • 8h

Day 8: Ashgabat: The Surreal Capital

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Ashgabat

Ashgabat

  • 7h

Day 9: Ashgabat → Mary → Ancient Merv “The Queen of the World”

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Mary

Mary

  • 8h

Day 10: Turkmenistan → Bukhara

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Bukhara

Bukhara

Day 11: Bukhara: City of Scholars

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Bukhara

Bukhara

  • 6h

Day 12: Gijduvan → Samarkand

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Samarkand

Samarkand

  • 8h

Day 13: Samarkand: Capital of Empires

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: 3 star or boutique hotel in Samarkand

Samarkand

  • 6h

Day 14: Samarkand to Tashkent

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Tashkent

  • 5h

Location

Activity location

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    Tashkent
    • Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    International Airport, Terminal 2
    • Tashkent, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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