Darvaz Gas Crater & Kunya Urgench 2 Days / 1 Night from Uzb

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Two Steps from Hell. One of the most beautiful natural phenomena of Turkmenistan is the gas crater. In addition, during your trip you can enjoy the pre-Mongolian architecture of Central Asia.

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Route: Shawat (Uzbek Border)–Kunya Urgench–Darwaza Crater–Shawat (Uzbek Border). As a end point you can choose Ashgabat.

Day 1: Shavat–Kunya Urgench–Darwaza Crater

List of Monuments:
-Caravansaray
-Mamun Minaret
-Arslan II Mausoleum
-Sultan Takash Mausoleum
-Kutlug Timur Minaret
-Turabek Hanum Minaret
Transfer to Darwaza Crater
-Visit Crater “Door of Hell”

Night in Darwaza Crater

Description.
Our representative will meet you at Turkmen/Uzbek border “Shavat”. Drive to Koneurgench (1.5h). Sightseeing tour in Kunya Urgench: visit Portal of Caravansaray, Mamun Minaret, II Arslan Mausoleum, Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum, Academy of Horezm, Kutlug Timur Minaret, Turabek Hanum Mausoleum.
Afternoon drive to Darvaza burning Gas Crater (6h) which is one of the top international tourist destinations. The area is rich in natural gas. Burning for more than 50 years, Darvaza Gas Crater shines like a pearl in the middle of Karakum desert. Besides Darvaza Gas Crater, you will also see water and mud craters. One of the most vivid and addictive features of this trip is the fresh air of the desert and experiencing the nomadic life in person. At night, while the light of the Gas Crater hits the sky, you will camp in the Turkmen national yurt or private tents and have dinner. This unique landscape in the world will fascinate you and you will want to come again.

Day 2: Darwaza - Dashoguz/Shavat (Uzbek Border)

Picnic style breakfast. Drive to Turkmen/Uzbek border “Shavat” (5h).