{"id":1717,"date":"2026-09-07T20:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T17:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darwazatravel.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1717"},"modified":"2026-09-07T20:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T17:20:50","slug":"ashgabat-khiva-nukus-turkmenistan-tour","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/darwazatravel.com\/en\/product\/ashgabat-khiva-nukus-turkmenistan-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"7-Day Turkmenistan Highlights Tour from Ashgabat to Khiva or Nukus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Route:<\/strong> Ashgabat (Airport) \u2013 Turkmenbashi \u2013 Yangykala Canyon \u2013 Nokhur \u2013 Kow-Ata \u2013 Ancient Merv \u2013 Darvaza Gas Crater \u2013 Kunya-Urgench \u2013 Shavat Border \/ Hojaili Border \u2013 Khiva \/ Nukus<\/p>\n<h2>Tour Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Discover Turkmenistan from south to north on this <strong>7-day Turkmenistan tour from Ashgabat to Khiva or Nukus<\/strong>, combining the country\u2019s most impressive cities, desert landscapes, Silk Road heritage and natural attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Begin in <strong>Ashgabat<\/strong>, famous for its white-marble architecture, before travelling by overnight train towards the Caspian Sea. Explore historic Turkmenbashi and continue through the desert to the colourful cliffs of <strong>Yangykala Canyon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The journey then leads into the Kopetdag Mountains to visit <strong>Nokhur village<\/strong> and the underground thermal lake of <strong>Kow-Ata<\/strong>. Continue east to explore <strong>Ancient Merv<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the great historical centres of the Silk Road.<\/p>\n<p>After returning to Ashgabat, travel deep into the Karakum Desert for an unforgettable night beside the glowing <strong>Darvaza Gas Crater<\/strong>. On the final day, continue north to UNESCO-listed <strong>Kunya-Urgench<\/strong> before crossing into Uzbekistan through either the Shavat Border for Khiva and Urgench or the Hojaili Border for Nukus and Muynak.<\/p>\n<h2>Day 1: Arrival in Ashgabat<\/h2>\n<h3>Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport<\/h3>\n<p>Upon your evening arrival at <strong>Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)<\/strong>, complete the required customs, passport control and immigration formalities.<\/p>\n<h3>Meet Our Team<\/h3>\n<p>After leaving the arrivals area, meet your guide or driver.<\/p>\n<p>Our team will recognise you using the photograph provided in advance.<\/p>\n<h3>Dinner or Direct Hotel Transfer<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on your exact arrival time, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and sample traditional Turkmen cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>If your flight arrives late, you can instead proceed directly to the hotel for check-in and rest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Hotel in Ashgabat.<\/p>\n<h2>Day 2: Ashgabat City Tour \u2013 Overnight Train to Turkmenbashi<\/h2>\n<h3>Breakfast and Check-Out<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out.<\/p>\n<h3>Private Ashgabat City Tour<\/h3>\n<p>Begin a flexible private <strong>Ashgabat city tour<\/strong> with your local guide.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the capital\u2019s distinctive white-marble architecture, monuments, parks and cultural attractions.<\/p>\n<p>The sightseeing programme can be adapted to your interests and preferred pace.<\/p>\n<h3>Lunch and Evening Meal<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy a traditional lunch during the city tour.<\/p>\n<p>Before boarding the train, either have an early dinner at a local restaurant or purchase freshly prepared Turkmen food and snacks to enjoy during the overnight journey.<\/p>\n<h3>17:50 \u2013 Transfer to Ashgabat Railway Station<\/h3>\n<p>Transfer to Ashgabat Railway Station and board the overnight train to <strong>Turkmenbashi<\/strong>, departing at approximately <strong>17:50<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Overnight train in a comfortable 4-berth compartment.<\/p>\n<h2>Day 3: Turkmenbashi \u2013 Yangykala Canyon \u2013 Balkan Region<\/h2>\n<h3>08:05 \u2013 Arrival in Turkmenbashi<\/h3>\n<p>Arrive at <strong>Turkmenbashi Railway Station<\/strong> at approximately <strong>08:05<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Meet your private driver at the station and prepare for the day\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n<h3>Turkmenbashi and Caspian Coast<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy a short introduction to this historic port city on the Caspian Sea.<\/p>\n<p>See examples of pre-revolutionary architecture built from local Caspian limestone and stop by the elegant <strong>1895 Moorish-style railway station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There will also be time to enjoy views of the Caspian coast.<\/p>\n<h3>Optional Awaza Visit<\/h3>\n<p>A visit to the nearby <strong>Awaza seaside resort<\/strong> can be arranged upon request.<\/p>\n<p>Access depends on whether the area is open and available to visitors during your travel dates.<\/p>\n<h3>Lunch<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy fresh Caspian seafood or a traditional local lunch before continuing into the desert.<\/p>\n<h3>Optional Gozli Ata Stop<\/h3>\n<p>If time allows, make a short visit to <strong>Gozli Ata<\/strong>, one of Turkmenistan\u2019s well-known pilgrimage sites, surrounded by striking white and pink rock formations.<\/p>\n<h3>Drive to Yangykala Canyon<\/h3>\n<p>Continue east across the desert plateau towards the spectacular <strong>Yangykala Canyon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The distance from Turkmenbashi is approximately <strong>165 km<\/strong>, with a driving time of around <strong>2.5 to 3 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The final sections of the route include rough desert tracks, so expect some off-road driving.<\/p>\n<h3>Explore Yangykala Canyon<\/h3>\n<p>Arrive at the canyon plateau and explore its enormous red, pink, orange and white limestone formations.<\/p>\n<p>These dramatic cliffs were shaped from an ancient seabed and now form one of Turkmenistan\u2019s most distinctive natural landscapes.<\/p>\n<h3>Dinner<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the weather and season, enjoy a packed picnic dinner at the canyon or a warm meal after reaching your overnight destination.<\/p>\n<h3>Drive to the Balkan Region<\/h3>\n<p>After exploring the canyon, continue south towards your hotel.<\/p>\n<p>The journey covers approximately <strong>169 km<\/strong> and usually takes around <strong>2 to 2.5 hours<\/strong> to the nearest suitable transport hub.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Hotel in Balkanabat or another suitable location in the Balkan Region.<\/p>\n<h2>Day 4: Balkan Region \u2013 Nokhur \u2013 Kow-Ata \u2013 Ashgabat<\/h2>\n<h3>Morning Departure<\/h3>\n<p>After breakfast at the hotel, depart east along the highway running beside the <strong>Kopetdag Mountains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Nokhur Mountain Village<\/h3>\n<p>Take a scenic detour into the mountains to visit <strong>Nokhur<\/strong>, a remote village known for its distinctive traditions and cultural identity.<\/p>\n<h3>Nokhur Cemetery<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the village\u2019s unusual cemetery, where many graves are decorated with ibex or mountain goat horns.<\/p>\n<h3>Local Culture<\/h3>\n<p>Meet local residents and learn about Nokhur traditions, village life and the cultural heritage of the Nokhurli people.<\/p>\n<h3>Traditional Lunch<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy a home-style traditional lunch in the village.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Access to Nokhur depends on weather and road conditions. The mountain roads include steep and winding sections.<\/p>\n<h2>Kow-Ata Underground Lake<\/h2>\n<p>Continue from Nokhur towards the famous <strong>Kow-Ata underground lake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The drive is approximately <strong>71 km<\/strong> and normally takes around <strong>1.1 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Cave and Swimming Experience<\/h3>\n<p>Descend into the limestone cave and visit the naturally warm underground lake.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors may swim in the mineral-rich thermal water, which remains at approximately <strong>35\u00b0C throughout the year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Return to Ashgabat<\/h3>\n<p>After Kow-Ata, continue back to Ashgabat.<\/p>\n<p>The final drive is approximately <strong>89 km<\/strong> and takes around <strong>1.2 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Dinner<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy dinner at a recommended local restaurant in Ashgabat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Hotel in Ashgabat.<\/p>\n<h2>Day 5: Ashgabat \u2013 Ancient Merv \u2013 Ashgabat<\/h2>\n<h3>Breakfast and Departure<\/h3>\n<p>After breakfast, meet your guide and driver for a full-day excursion to <strong>Ancient Merv<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Drive to the Mary Region<\/h3>\n<p>Travel east along the high-speed motorway from Ashgabat towards Mary.<\/p>\n<p>The distance is approximately <strong>367 km<\/strong>, with an estimated driving time of around <strong>4 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Lunch in Mary or Bayramaly<\/h3>\n<p>Arrive in the Mary Region around midday and enjoy a traditional Turkmen lunch at a local restaurant in Mary or Bayramaly.<\/p>\n<h2>Ancient Merv Guided Tour<\/h2>\n<p>Visit the archaeological park of <strong>Ancient Merv<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important historic cities of the Silk Road.<\/p>\n<h3>Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar<\/h3>\n<p>Explore the monumental <strong>Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar<\/strong>, a 12th-century Seljuk masterpiece known for its impressive double-dome construction.<\/p>\n<h3>Greater and Lesser Kyz Kala<\/h3>\n<p>See the famous <strong>Greater Kyz Kala<\/strong> and <strong>Lesser Kyz Kala<\/strong>, distinctive mud-brick fortresses dating from approximately the 7th to 12th centuries.<\/p>\n<h3>Askhabs Mausoleums and Ancient Sardoba<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the sacred mausoleums associated with the companions of the Prophet Muhammad.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby, see the remains of the historic desert water-storage system known as the <strong>Sardoba<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Erk Kala and Gyaur Kala<\/h3>\n<p>Explore the ancient settlements of <strong>Erk Kala<\/strong> and <strong>Gyaur Kala<\/strong> and enjoy panoramic views across the archaeological landscape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Ancient Merv contains many additional historical ruins. Smaller sites can be visited depending on available time and your interests.<\/p>\n<h3>Return to Ashgabat<\/h3>\n<p>After the tour, drive approximately <strong>367 km<\/strong> back to Ashgabat along the high-speed motorway.<\/p>\n<h3>Evening and Dinner<\/h3>\n<p>Arrive in the capital in the evening and enjoy a relaxed dinner at a local restaurant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Hotel in Ashgabat.<\/p>\n<h2>Day 6: Ashgabat \u2013 Water Crater \u2013 Mud Crater \u2013 Darvaza Gas Crater<\/h2>\n<h3>Breakfast and Check-Out<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out.<\/p>\n<h3>Morning in Ashgabat<\/h3>\n<p>Spend a relaxed morning in the capital.<\/p>\n<p>Visit a local bazaar to purchase snacks and fresh fruit for the desert journey, followed by a short flexible city walk with your guide.<\/p>\n<h3>Lunch<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant before leaving Ashgabat.<\/p>\n<h3>Journey Into the Karakum Desert<\/h3>\n<p>In the afternoon, travel 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lights.<\/p>\n<h3>Overnight in the Desert<\/h3>\n<p>Spend the night in a <strong>traditional Turkmen yurt<\/strong> or comfortable tented camp near the crater.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Yurt or tented camp at Darvaza.<\/p>\n<h2>Day 7: Darvaza \u2013 Kunya-Urgench \u2013 Shavat or Hojaili Border \u2013 Khiva \/ Nukus<\/h2>\n<h3>Optional Sunrise at Darvaza<\/h3>\n<p>Wake before dawn for an optional visit to the crater edge.<\/p>\n<p>Experience the early morning light as the flames gradually become less visible against the rising sun.<\/p>\n<h3>Breakfast and Departure<\/h3>\n<p>Return to camp for breakfast before packing up and beginning the journey north towards <strong>Kunya-Urgench<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The route is approximately <strong>260 km<\/strong> by the direct desert road.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on seasonal road and weather conditions, an alternative route via Dashoguz may be used, covering approximately <strong>390 km<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The journey normally takes around 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