DARVAZA
The fire of the Karakum. Stand before the legendary gas crater as flames illuminate the desert night. Depending on the selected itinerary, spend the night nearby in a traditional yurt.
Available depending on the selected itinerary.
TRISLAVICA
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TURKMENISTANENTER THE UNKNOWN
One of the world's least visited and least accessible destinations. Ancient Silk Road cities. Endless Karakum desert. A surreal white-marble capital. And the fire of Darvaza burning beneath the desert sky.
- RARE
- REMOTE
- AUTHENTIC
- UNFORGETTABLE
Some countries are easy to visit.
Turkmenistan is different.
A journey far beyond ordinary tourism — where ancient civilizations meet endless desert, where monumental cities rise from the Karakum, and where one of the world's most extraordinary landscapes burns beneath the night sky.
This is not a city break.
This is an expedition.
Trislavica
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Why this journey
Why Turkmenistan?
RARE
A destination far outside mainstream tourism.
ANCIENT
Thousands of years of Silk Road and Central Asian history.
EXTREME
The Karakum Desert and the legendary Darvaza crater.
OTHERWORLDLY
Ashgabat's monumental white-marble architecture.
AUTHENTIC
A culture and landscape that feel genuinely different from ordinary European travel.
The experiences
Moments you never forget
Available depending on the selected itinerary.
MERV
Walk through the ruins of one of the legendary cities of the Silk Road.
Available depending on the selected itinerary.
NISA
Discover the ancient capital of the Parthian Empire.
Available depending on the selected itinerary.
KONE-URGENCH
Explore monumental ruins and one of the great historical centres of Central Asia.
Available depending on the selected itinerary.
ASHGABAT
A surreal white-marble capital unlike almost anywhere else.
Available depending on the selected itinerary.
AKHAL-TEKE
Encounter Turkmenistan's legendary horses and one of its most distinctive cultural traditions.
Available depending on the selected itinerary.
The product
TURKMENISTAN EXPEDITION
- 5–6 DAYS
- MINIMUM 5 PEOPLE
- SELECTED DATES
Trips are organised for specific dates based on available international flights and local operator availability. Once the travel dates are established, the exact itinerary is selected and confirmed.
The expedition is subject to the required minimum number of participants and final confirmation of flights and local operator availability.
Current featured expedition
TRISLAVICA TURKMENISTAN EXPEDITION
28 NOVEMBER – 5/6 DECEMBER 2026
KRAKÓW → TURKMENISTAN → KRAKÓW
MINIMUM 5 PARTICIPANTS
DEPARTURE DATES
- 28 NOVEMBER – 5/6 DECEMBER 20265–6 days
- 17–24 FEBRUARY 20275–6 days
- 3–10 MARCH 20275–6 days
Dates may change slightly depending on international flight schedules and local operator availability. Any change is communicated in advance and you are kept updated throughout.
ESTIMATED TOTAL
1,650–2,450 USD
PER PERSON
5–6 day expedition within the 28 November – 5/6 December 2026 window.
The expedition is subject to the required minimum number of participants and final confirmation of flights and local operator availability.
Final price and itinerary are confirmed after flight and local operator availability are confirmed.
Request this expedition
After the request is reviewed you receive the final quotation and payment instructions. No payment is taken now.
BOOKING & PAYMENT
BOOKING YOUR TURKMENISTAN EXPEDITION
- 01
REQUEST
You submit preferred dates, number of people and departure city. No payment is taken at this stage.
- 02
CONFIRMATION
We check flight options and coordinate availability with the local operator in Turkmenistan.
- 03
FINAL OFFER
You receive exact dates, flights, final itinerary, accommodation, included services, total price, payment schedule and cancellation conditions.
- 04
SECURE YOUR BOOKING
A prepayment is required according to the booking agreement to secure the expedition and begin the arrangements.
- 05
DOCUMENTS & ORGANISATION
Travel documentation and supplier arrangements are processed after confirmation.
- 06
FINAL PAYMENT
The remaining balance is due according to the booking agreement and before departure.
BOOKING & PAYMENT
No payment is required when you first submit an enquiry.
After we confirm flights, local availability and your final itinerary, you will receive a complete quotation and booking agreement.
A prepayment is then required to secure the expedition.
The remaining balance is payable according to the agreed payment schedule and before departure.
Flight tickets or other time-sensitive services may require earlier payment according to supplier conditions.
Your booking is confirmed only after the required payment and written confirmation have been received.
The complete package
YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES
- International flights Kraków – Turkmenistan – Kraków
- Baggage according to selected airline fare
- Visa and visa processing
- Invitation letter / permit / registration
- Required immigration and administrative fees
- Accommodation
- Yurt stay at Darvaza when included in the selected route
- Meals according to the confirmed itinerary
- Transportation throughout the program
- Jeep / desert transportation where required
- Local guide and translator
- Entrance fees included in the confirmed itinerary
- Drinking water during the local program
- Akhal-Teke experience when included in the route
- Travel insurance
- Trislavica coordination
- Local operator coordination and operation
The final itinerary determines exactly which sightseeing experiences and attractions are included.
Trislavica × Mahmal Ganat
ONE JOURNEY.TWO TEAMS.ONE EXPERIENCE.
TRISLAVICA
Travel agent & journey coordinator
Your travel agent and journey coordinator. We help you choose the travel window, flight options and route, coordinate the booking and prepare you for the journey.
MAHMAL GANAT
Local tourism operator in Turkmenistan
Local tourism operator in Turkmenistan. They organise and operate the confirmed local program, including accommodation, meals, transportation, guides, permits, registration and sightseeing according to the agreed itinerary.
Trislavica connects you to Turkmenistan. Mahmal Ganat operates the experience on the ground.
How it works
From request to departure
- 01
REQUEST
Tell us your preferred dates and number of travellers.
- 02
CHECK
We check flight options and availability with our local operator.
- 03
FINAL OFFER
You receive the confirmed itinerary and final price.
- 04
SECURE
Advance payment is made according to the applicable booking agreement.
- 05
PREPARE
Travel documents, accommodation and local services are confirmed.
- 06
TRAVEL
Enter Turkmenistan.
ESTIMATED TOTAL
1,650–2,450 USD
PER PERSON
- 5–6 DAYS
- MINIMUM 5 PEOPLE
The estimated total price includes the essential travel and tourism services listed above. The final price depends on travel dates, flight availability, group size and the confirmed itinerary.
Why book through Trislavica
Coordinated end to end
SMALL GROUPS
Trips start from a minimum of 5 participants.
SELECTED DATES
We build the journey around real flight availability.
LOCAL OPERATION
The local program is operated in Turkmenistan by Mahmal Ganat.
COORDINATED EXPERIENCE
Trislavica helps coordinate the journey from the initial request to departure.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
The final price and itinerary are confirmed before the trip.
Destination showcase
Where the journey can lead
ASHGABATDARVAZAMERVNISAKONE-URGENCHMARYKARAKUM DESERTNOKHURKOV-ATAAKHAL-TEKE
Destinations and experiences available depending on the selected itinerary.
READY TO ENTER THE UNKNOWN?
Turkmenistan is not a destination you simply pass through. It is a place you remember.
Contact Trislavica to start planning your expedition.
explorewith@trislavica.com+48 737 886 885Inquiry — no payment at this stage
REQUEST EXPEDITION
This is an inquiry, not an instant booking — flights, dates, local availability and the itinerary are confirmed first.