Holidays
in Central Asia- Tour Itineraries
An 10 day extensive tour of
Turkmenistan from £795 per person
Possibly the most reclusive of the Central
Asian States, Turkmenistan is a large desert nation
whose future is tied with the vast oil and gas reserves
it holds. In the years since independence tourism has
been largely overlooked and it remains the most bureaucratic
of the Central Asian states. For those who make the
journey however, they will be afforded a glimpse at
a fascinating country which receives very few visitors.
The old and new sights of Ashgabat
such as the Nissa Fortress and the golden statue of
Turkmenistan's president, Niyazov (aka Turkmenbashi,
Father of the Turkmen People) are a fascinating start
to a trip which will introduce the beautiful landscapes,
villages and people of this little known nation.
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Suggested
Itinerary in Turmenistan
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| Day 1 |
Arrive Ashgabat and
transfer to the Hotel Nissa. After a rest commence
a guided city tour of the capital which will include
the Arch of Neutrality and the Independance Monument. |
| Day 2 |
This morning continue sightseeing in the capital
(including the National Museum) before taking an
excursion out to the nearby Parthian site of Nissa.
From Nissa head north into the Karakum desert, where
you will visit the Semi-Normadic village of Erbent
before spending the night camping besides one of
the burning gas craters. |
| Day 3 |
Today continue the desert adventure
with a visit to Damla Village
in the heart of the Karakum desert. Spend the day
immersing yourself into the traditional desert life
of the local people and spend the night in the home
of a local chief. |
| Day 4 |
Today depart the desert and make the long journet
back to Ashgabat.
After arriving back into the Hotel Nissa, enjoy
the rest of the day and evening at leisure.
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| Day 5 |
This morning transfer to the airport and fly
to Mary, the country's
3rd largest city. Enjoy a tour of Mary before
moving on to the nearby ancient Merv,
one of the most important cities of the Silk Road
- parts of which date to the 6th Century BC -
before returning to Mary for an overnight stay.
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| Day 6 |
This morning fly back to Ashgabat
and then drive west to Nohur,
a pleasant village high in the Kopet
Dag Mountains near the Iranian border.
Before reaching Nohur visit the National Mosque
(the largest in Central Asia), the Mausoleum of
the recently deceased President Niyazov and Bakharden
Underground Lake. In Nohur, explore the village
and spend the night in a family home.
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| Day 7 |
Today continue sightseeing in and around Nohur,
visiting numerous sights of natural beauty before
returning to Ashgabat
in the afternoon. On arrival in the capital enjoy
the rest of the day free at leisure.
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Day 8
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This morning visit one of Central Asia's most
impressive markets, the Tolkucha
Bazar, on the outskirts of the capital.
Here spend time exploring the massive markets
which sells all manner of goods from camels to
cars. Departing Asgabat take an afternoon visit
to the Shamengli Stud Farm in Geok
Depe, which breeds the celebrated Ahal
Tekke horses. From here return to Asgabat and
enjoy the evening at leisure.
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| Day 9 |
Today enjoy the day free at leisure in Ashgabat.
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| Day 10 |
Transfer to the airport for flight back to the
UK. |
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Prices
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Price per person twin-share
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£795
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This itinerary runs on a minimum
of 2 persons - please contact the office for single room supplements
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Included in
Cost of Itinerary
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| · Accommodation in three-star
hotels, home-stays and camping with breakfast |
| · 8 lunches and 3 dinners |
| · All transfers and transportation
throughout |
| · Sightseeing with English
speaking guide as specified |
| · Turkmen invitation letter,
travel pass and registration |
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Not Included
in Cost of Itinerary
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International Flights
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Please contact us for a quote
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Turkmen visa
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Ask for details
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Immigration Card
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Approximately $14 on arrival
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Ask for details
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Bookings
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| To make a booking, please take a moment
to read through our booking conditions. Then complete,
sign and return our booking form with a deposit
of £100 per person. |
| This itinerary and quotation is only
a suggestion. Please us if you would like any changes
to be made to this itinerary |
| ITINERARIES
MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS |
| Please note that all prices shown
are subject to availability at time of booking. |
Should
you wish to inquire about any of this itinerary or require
more information about tailor-making a tour to Turkmenistan
- please contact our specialist:
Carl@regent-holidays.co.uk
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