Title of tour: Father of Caves tour
Days / Nights: 4/3
Overnights: Ashgabat, Nokhur
Day 1: Ashgabat
This day you will meet the guide at the airport. Then you will drive to Gokdepe village where you will be fascinated by the magnificent Mosque Turkmenbashy Ruhy. This is the largest Mosque in Central Asia. At the same time, ten thousand people can pray here - seven thousand men and three thousand women. The mosque was opened in 2004 and named after Saparmurat Turkmenbashi, the founder and first President of Turkmenistan. Afterwards you will departure to Gokdepe horse farm where you will be impressed by the glorious Akhal Teke horse. You will see a charming breed of horse that has been around for 5,000 years and is characterized by bravery and endurance. Then you will drive to capital Ashgabat, In course of the tour you will experience the Independence Park and the Palace of Happiness. You will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 2: Ashgabat – Nokhur
After breakfast you will drive to Nokhur village. You will have about 4 hour drive to the west of Kopet Dag range. The Paradise is located at an altitude of 1000-1100 meters above sea level in the valley between the Uchkui and Monoman mountains, surrounded by beautiful mountains. And where the unique tribe of Nokhur with their peculiar customs and traditions, which were able to survive through the years, are settled. The picturesque villages of Old and New Nokhur on the mountain plateau are two-story houses of severe beauty. The night is in the homestay.
Day 3: Nokhur – Kow Ata – Ashgabat
In the morning you will travel to Kow-Ata underground lake. Kow- Ata is an underground lake that fascinates with its views, it is known as the healing lake which contains 38 healing elements. The lake also maintains a temperature of 33-38 degrees throughout the year. It is translated as “father of the caves”. In the second part of the day you will transfer to the memorial complex. There you will observe three constructions devoted those who victims who died in 1948, soldiers who gave their lives for the honor of the Motherland in world war II, and those who fought in other wars for the homeland of Turkmenistan. Then you will also explore the the Russian Market. Russian Bazaar - state shopping center "Gulistan" - the main city Bazaar of Ashgabat and the most popular shopping point of the city. There is a wide range of products and many food establishments. The ball was built in 1972-1982 by the outstanding architect Vladimir Vysotsky. Today you will also explore Ertugrul Gazi mosque. The Azadi Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Ashgabat, built in the Turkish style, is the largest in the city. The mosque has four minarets and seats more than 5,000 people. It was built after the country's Independence. In the evening you will have free time in the city. Today you will have a chance to observe the new parks and amazing sites. You will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 4: Flight
In the morning is transfer to airport.
Price per person:
02 pax – 540 $
04 pax – 455 $
06 pax – 375 $
08 pax – 335 $
10 pax – 310 $
Single – 45 $
Half board – 25 $
Full board – 45 $
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Ashgabat – “Menzil” Hotel 3*
Nokhur – Home stay
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (12$)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments
Note: Each Traveler should have 2 photos (5×6) to be presented at the points of entry.