56 days in Turkmenistan Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Turkmenistan trip planner
Start: Exeter
Fly to Ashgabat International Airport, Drive to Darvaza
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Darvaza
— 9 nights
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Balkanabat
— 11 nights
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Ashgabat
— 11 nights
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Mary
— 12 nights
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Kaakhka
— 11 nights
Drive to Ashgabat International Airport, Fly to Exeter
End: Exeter
Mon, May 2 - Sun, Jun 26
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Darvaza — 9 nights
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Darvaza is known for nature and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Darvaza Gas Crater and don't miss a visit to Darvaza Water Crater.
To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Darvaza trip planning tool.
Exeter, UK to Darvaza is an approximately 23.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of flight and car. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Exeter to Darvaza due to the time zone difference. You will leave for Balkanabat on the 12th (Thu).
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To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Darvaza trip planning tool.
Exeter, UK to Darvaza is an approximately 23.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of flight and car. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Exeter to Darvaza due to the time zone difference. You will leave for Balkanabat on the 12th (Thu).
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Balkanabat — 11 nights
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Balkanabat is known for nature, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Yangykala Canyon, pause for some photo ops at The Monument to the Desert Explorers, and don't miss a visit to Gozli Ata Mausoleum.
To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Balkanabat trip website.
Traveling by car from Darvaza to Balkanabat takes 9 hours. On the 23rd (Mon), you're off to Ashgabat.
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To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Balkanabat trip website.
Traveling by car from Darvaza to Balkanabat takes 9 hours. On the 23rd (Mon), you're off to Ashgabat.
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Ashgabat — 11 nights
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Ashgabat is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Parthian Fortresses of Nisa - UNESCO World Heritage Site, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, enjoy breathtaking views from Monument Arch of Neutrality, and examine the collection at Turkmen Carpet Museum.
To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Ashgabat online travel route planner.
Drive from Balkanabat to Ashgabat in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daytime highs in Ashgabat are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Mary.
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To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Ashgabat online travel route planner.
Drive from Balkanabat to Ashgabat in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daytime highs in Ashgabat are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Mary.
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Mary — 12 nights
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Mary is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Gyaur Kala, make a trip to Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque, get engrossed in the history at National History and Ethnology Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pokrovskaya Church.
To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Mary trip maker tool.
Getting from Ashgabat to Mary by car takes about 5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Mary can reach 43°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. You'll set off for Kaakhka on the 15th (Wed).
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To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Mary trip maker tool.
Getting from Ashgabat to Mary by car takes about 5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Mary can reach 43°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. You'll set off for Kaakhka on the 15th (Wed).
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Kaakhka — 11 nights
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Kaakhka is known for historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Abiverd Ruins.
For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Kaakhka day trip planner.
Getting from Mary to Kaakhka by car takes about 3.5 hours. You will leave for home on the 26th (Sun).
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For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Kaakhka day trip planner.
Getting from Mary to Kaakhka by car takes about 3.5 hours. You will leave for home on the 26th (Sun).
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Turkmenistan travel guide
With a population of just 5 million and the majority of its area part of one of the driest deserts on the planet, Turkmenistan remains one of the world's least explored destinations. Known largely for the eccentric dictatorship of Saparmyrat Niyazov, who died in 2006, this desert land boasts great natural beauty and centuries-old traditions. A tour of Turkmenistan reveals a series of thriving cities, once important stops on the ancient Silk Road. Probably the most convenient of the country's urban centers, Ashgabat serves as the national capital and most developed city, known for its white-marble buildings housing theaters, museums, and shopping malls.
