Turkmenistan Travel Tours & Trips

Camp near the 'Gates of Hell' - the Darvaza Gas Crater
The speed, strength and beauty of the Akhal-Teke horses
Ashgabat's Tolkuchka Bazaar - trading in the spirit of the old Silk Road
UNESCO World Heritage-listed Merv
  • Trips & tours in Turkmenistan

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    Istanbul to Beijing Overland - 37 days

    An epic journey spanning the length of Central Asia and China, from ancient Constantinople to the modern Chinese capital, Beijing. An adventure that will cover...
    Countries visited: Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, China, Turkey
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  • Why we love Turkmenistan

    • The shiny capital Ashgabat plays host to a planned-utopia parade of modern buildings, Central Asia’s finest market, horse studs and a grand National Museum
    • But it’s the natural landscape away from the city that influences most. From nomadic lives among the huge, harsh Karakum Desert, to the fertile flats of the east, to the natural resources boom of recent years, Turkmenistan’s character has been formed by the land
    • Amidst those parched plains is a veritable showstopper of a sight, the Darvaza Crater. Any country that can boast the Gates of Hell as among its attractions, and then produce a sight that backs up the claim, offers an intriguing, fascinatingly different travel experience

    Safety information

    Your safety is our top priority. It’s one of the main things we consider when designing and operating our trips. Here’s some of the ways we help to keep you safe, and a few of the things you can do to make your trip memorable for all the right reasons. Before you travel We monitor travel alerts provided by the Australian, UK, USA and Canadian governments on a daily basis. Before a tour goes on sale we assess any risks and decide how to reduce and manage these. If we determine that an entire trip, part of a trip or an activity is too risky we won’t do it. It’s as simple as that. If we can’t address the issues and improve conditions we might modify an itinerary, change the accommodation or even decide not to travel to a certain location. Our overseas staff and local leaders are trained to address any health and safety concerns during trips. Before you travel, we’ll give you an emergency phone number. You’ll also get comprehensive pre-departure information, with information about vaccinations and other relevant health issues. We’ll also tell you if there’s any special clothing or equipment you need to bring. During your trip: You local leader is trained in first aid and always carries a first aid kit. Being a local means that if something does go wrong they know fastest and most effective way to get help. We’ll also give you a 24-hour emergency number in addition to the emergency destination telephone number. What you can do: Read through all the information we send you. If you’ve got any questions we’re always available to help. Keep an eye out for travel alerts by consulting your local Foreign Office. We also monitor these daily so that we can modify tours if necessary. Get some medical travel advice about the countries you are visiting, particularly about vaccinations and the type of personal first aid kit you should carry. Make sure you tell us any medical conditions, special needs or dietary requirements you might have. Get your vaccinations and take relevant medication well before travelling so they have time to take effect.

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    Bizarre landscapes

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