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“Where is Turkmenistan? How is it different from the other Stans? Why should I make time for Turkmenistan?” Before you take Turkmenistan tours, let Asia Odyssey Travel - your local Central Asia expert - guide you through the answers.
Top 4 Highlights & Experience for your Turkmenistan Tours:
Turkmenistan stands out as the most extraordinary destination among the Five Stans. Nowhere else will you find such SURREAL CONTRASTS. We have 15 best Turkmenistan tour packages 2026 - private tours or cheap group travel, to inspire you.
Your first stop, Ashgabat, the capital, delivers visual impact. Recognized by the Guinness World Records with the highest concentration of white marble buildings, Ashgabat dazzles with gleaming facades, golden domes, wide boulevards, and perfectly symmetrical designs. Empty and surreal!
Venture beyond the capital and discover that 70-80% of Turkmenistan is desert. Visit the legendary Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the “Door to Hell.” Have awe-inspiring spectacle with camping experience at night - desert adventure you'll only have here.
For history lovers, Turkmenistan is also a vital Silk Road hub. Explore the sprawling ruins of Ancient Merv and Kunya-Urgench, once thriving centers of the Khwarezm and Seljuk empires. Walking through mud-brick walls, ancient gates, and domed relics, you’ll feel the echoes of past civilizations and the power they once held.
Things to Know Before You Take Turkmenistan Tours in 2026
Beyond Turkmenistan Tours
Want to see all Five Stans in one journey? We can design your customized Central Asia trip, combining Turkmenistan tours with its neighbors. From visas to border connections, we ensure smooth logistics, detailed arrangements, and the best prices for 2026.
We’ve handpicked Turkmenistan PRIVATE tours for you! With 3 to 5 days, explore Turkmenistan’s top highlights: 1 days for the Darvaza Gas Crater - “Door to Hell” - with camping experience; 1 day for ancient ruins of Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; 1 day for Ashgabat, the dazzling White Marble City. If time permits, extend to Kunya Urgench to uncover more fascinating Silk Road relics.
Planning more time in Central Asia? One journey, all Five Stans, will amaze you even more. Start in Turkmenistan, continue through Uzbekistan’s Silk Road relics, and connect to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan for breathtaking nature and authentic nomadic experiences, before making Kazakhstan your final stop.
We offer Central Asia trips from 11 to 26 days - for quick overview or slow, in-depth discovery. Tailor-made itineraries are also available - contact us to design your ideal journey!
Usually, travelers combine other “Stan” countries to complete their Central Asia journey. Beyond Turkmenistan tours, if you love nature and local life, consider adding Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. If culture, history, and architecture inspire you, include Uzbekistan for 5-8 days. Geographically, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are closer together, making them convenient to explore in one trip.
Tailor Your Central Asia Tours
Aisha
Malaysia
Highly recommended for families seeking history and nature. The desert experience at Shapotou was unforgettable, and seeing the massive Western Xia Tombs gave us a real history lesson. The highlight was tasting the excellent wine at Xige Winery—a pleasant surprise in China's west! The tour was well-organized, and the guide and driver were exceptional, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey.
Destination(s): Ningxia
Date of Experience: Sep 02, 2025
Tour Customized by: Nicole
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Emily Johnson
USA
Expert guides and seamless logistics made our trip truly exceptional. Highly recommended! The Tengger Desert's colorful lakes were a surreal highlight after an unforgettable night camping under Shapotou's starry sky. The history, wine, and off-roading created a perfect, diverse adventure.
Destination(s): Ningxia
Date of Experience: Oct 09, 2025
Tour Customized by: Anthony
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Ryan Tan
Singapore
The perfect mix of history, wine tasting, and desert adventures, especially camping in Shapotou under the stars. Highlights included the stunning Western Xia Tombs and Xige Winery. Truly unique and well-organized—highly recommended!
Destination(s): Ningxia
Date of Experience: Jun 12, 2025
Tour Customized by: Danny
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