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Turkmenistan

To outsiders, this is a land few could place on the map, let alone visit. If anything of Turkmen fame has trickled down to us, it is likely rumours of a dictatorship under the bizarre ‘Turkmenbashi’ who created ubiquitous giant golden self-images.

And yet, to the intrepid, the former Soviet republic has a wonderful assortment of secrets to share: dramatic mountain ranges, verdant river valleys, fantastical natural and prehistoric wonders and oases which encircle the vast Karakum Desert; snaking its way across the sandy fringes runs the fabled Silk Road, lacing together some of the world’s most important archaeological sites that demand joyful hours of exploration.

Tukmenistan will bestow on you an irrepressible sense of having experienced a cultural enigma.

What to see on our Turkmenistan Group Tours

• Witness the splendid monuments of Ashgabat that bear testimony to the nation building ambitions of Niyazov

• Marvel at the striking rock formations of the Yangikala Canyon

• Watch the fires light up the night sky while camping at the Darvaza Gas Craters

• Reflect on former glories at the ancient sites of Konye Urgench and Merv

Although many of our tours are small group adventures with set departures, as a bespoke operator, we can design and create trips to suit any traveller, from solos to larger groups.

Most of our popular group tours are available on a private basis, allowing you the freedom to decide on when you would like to travel. Below we have given some sample pricing based on one or two people travelling. To find out more about organising this tour on a private basis, or arranging the perfect holiday tailored to your requirements get in touch with our well-travelled team. Contact us by phone or email.

Turkmenistan Encompassed

15 Days Private Tour price based on one person travelling - from £5,610

15 Days Private Tour price based on two people travelling, sharing twin or double accommodation - from £3,600pp

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Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan Encompassed

Small Group Tour
15 Days from £2,995

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Turkmenistan
Heart of the
Silk Road

Small Group Tour
15 Days from £4,065

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Feedback from our Travellers

Nothing was ever too much trouble, and we were treated like VIPs throughout the trip. They are a small company who truly care about their clients, an ethos which was matched by the ground agents in Turkmenistan. A private tour was arranged for us through Undiscovered Destinations, starting in Ashgabat - Geok Tepe - Nohur - Serdar - Magtymguly - Balkanabad - Yangikala Canyon - Gozli Ata - Turkmenbashi - Dashoguz - Konye Urgench - Darwaza - Gonur Depe - Mary - Merw - Turkmenabat - Mary - Ashgabat. Highlights included the burning gas crater at Darwaza, Yangikala Canyon, Ashgabat and Merv.

Traveller from UK
Turkmenistan is an unusual holiday destination. It is one of the few places where we had the sites to ourselves. We only ever met tourists at the hotel in Ashgabat and Mary, but never encountered them on the road. The people are friendly and welcoming and the food is usually good. Being a vegetarian is hard here, and the concept poorly understood, even when explained to them. Luckily the vegetarian in our group brought protein snacks and nuts with her. Unusual Destinations were knowledgeable about Turkmenistan, the trip details and visa requirements. They were always prompt in replying and procured the letter of invitation for us. Their local operator was excellent and we definitely feel that we received excellent value for our money.

Traveller from USA
What a great travel destination - the Silk Road! In 15 days we visited beautiful Uzbekistan, exotic Tajikistan, and slightly weird Turkmenistan. All were beautiful and fascinating and the people everywhere were friendly. We crossed deserts and mountains, both beautiful in their own way. It was thrilling to explore many "lost cities", some in their pristine though weathered condition and others beautifully restored. We ate lots of great food and I even thought about ordering some fermented camel's milk that I saw posted on a menu. Now is the time to visit this exotic destination! Everything that you need to have a great trip is available and at a very reasonable price. But I'm guessing that the Silk Road as a travel destination will soon be "discovered"! Go there now! Everything was done very professionally. All of our guides were very knowledgeable about the sites we were visiting. And all of them went out of their ways to ensure that we were always comfortable, secure and happy. The accommodations were better than I had expected although of course some were not quite up to Western standards. The office communicated effectively with me before the trip about travel details etc. All in all a great trip and I am planning to travel with them in the future.

Traveller from UK
Merdan is an excellent guide on the Turkmenistan Encompassed tour. A very enjoyable time.

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Merdan and the rest of the team were a pleasure to travel with. We saw so many incredible sights in such a short time, and got a excellent insight into the history and current culture of Turkmenistan, and all of the transport, accommodation and dining was first class. Thank you!

Andrew Sneddon, UK

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