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Things to do in Turkmenbashi

Turkmenbashi, a port city on the Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan, is a gateway to exploring the country’s maritime charm. Named after the first president of independent Turkmenistan, it’s known for its oil refineries and beautiful seafront. The city is a blend of modern developments and natural beauty, featuring sandy beaches and clear waters ideal for swimming and relaxation. Awaza, a nearby tourist zone, boasts luxurious hotels and health resorts along the coast. The city also serves as a starting point for trips to the stunningly remote and untouched Krasnovodsk Bay. Turkmenbashi’s unique position makes it an intriguing mix of industrial significance and coastal allure.

EXPERIENCES

A range of thrilling experiences handpicked by our experts. Don’t see one that’s just right for you? No problem. Our local insiders will create precisely what you want.

Yangykala Canyons

Dubbed as Turkmenistan's "Grand Canyon", the Yangykala Canyons are a mesmerizing spectacle of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. Carved by wind and water over millions of years, these jagged formations offer breathtaking panoramic views. Best visited during sunset, the play of light over the canyons creates an unforgettable tableau that's perfect for photography and quiet reflection.

Awaza's Luxurious Resorts

Awaza, Turkmenistan’s ambitious resort project along the Caspian Sea, boasts luxury hotels, health centres, and pristine beaches. Spend a day lounging on its golden shores, indulge in spa treatments, or simply savour delectable seafood. The contrast of the blue Caspian against the arid backdrop makes for a unique beach experience.

Explore Dekhistan Ruins

Dekhistan, an ancient city in the Balkan region, whispers tales of its glorious past. With remnants of mosques, mausoleums, and medieval infrastructure, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the once-thriving 8th-14th century civilization. Wander through its ruins to unearth stories of the Silk Road era and the architectural feats of ancient Turkmenistan.

Cruise on the Caspian Sea

Take to the waters on a serene cruise across the vast Caspian Sea. As you glide on its calm waves, enjoy the views of Turkmenbashi's coastline. Many cruises offer on-board entertainment, traditional dining experiences, and the chance to witness picturesque sunsets, making it a relaxing way to explore the area's marine beauty.

Turkmenbashi Museum

Delve into the History at the Turkmenbashi State Historical and Ethnographic Museum. Discover the rich tapestry of Turkmenistan’s history at this comprehensive museum. Exhibits range from archaeological artifacts, ethnographic displays to contemporary art pieces, offering insights into the region's evolution. The museum's detailed portrayal of Turkmenistan's maritime history, especially its ties with the Caspian Sea, is particularly noteworthy.

Oil Workers Park

This beautifully manicured park in Turkmenbashi is an oasis of greenery and tranquillity. Dedicated to the oil workers, it's sprinkled with monuments, fountains, and relaxing spots perfect for picnics. Take a leisurely stroll, enjoy the sculptures, or simply sit back and watch local life unfold around you. The park also offers panoramic views of the city and the sea, especially during the evening.

CENTRAL ASIA DISCOVERY EXPEDITION

Travel across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan on this 17-day group tour. Explore Silk Road cities, mountain valleys, and desert landscapes. Stay in yurts, meet local families, and discover ancient monuments with expert guides—an immersive Central Asia expedition blending culture, history, and nature in one unforgettable journey.

Interest

Hiking/Trekking, History & Archaeology

Destination

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

GROUP

Duration

17 days

SILK ROAD FIVE STANS ADVENTURE

Journey through the heart of Central Asia on this 20-day Silk Road adventure across Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Discover ancient cities, mountain landscapes, vibrant cultures, and modern capitals on an unforgettable tour through the Five Stans with Asian Geographical, the leading designer of luxury travel to Asia.

Interest

Heritage, History & Archaeology

Destination

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

20 days

Price For Person

From £17,870

SILK ROAD FIVE-STANS EXPEDITION

Travel across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan on this 17-day Silk Road group tour. Explore ancient cities, scenic valleys, mountain landscapes, and vibrant bazaars with expert guides. Enjoy cultural immersion, comfortable stays, and unforgettable experiences throughout Central Asia’s Five Stans with Asian Geographical.

Interest

People & Culture, Off Grid, AONB

Destination

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

GROUP

Duration

17 days

TREASURES OF CENTRAL ASIA TOUR

Explore Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on a cultural journey through Silk Road cities, ancient ruins, and desert wonders. From Tashkent to Samarkand, Khiva to Merv, experience rich history, traditional crafts, and dramatic landscapes on a multi-centre tour designed for curious travellers seeking depth, beauty, and discovery.

Interest

People & Culture, Art & Architecture, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

14 days

Price For Person

From £6,430

TURKMENISTAN HERITAGE TOUR

Uncover Turkmenistan’s cultural treasures on this 8-day heritage tour. From Ashgabat’s grand monuments to ancient Merv, Bronze Age Gonur Depe, and coastal Turkmenbashi, experience a fascinating blend of history, landscapes, and tradition, guided by Asian Geographical’s expert local team.

Interest

Art & Architecture, Off Grid, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

8 days

Price For Person

From £3,650

TURKMENISTAN SILK ROAD TOUR

This 8-day Turkmenistan Silk Road tour explores ancient cities, desert wonders, and cultural heritage. Visit UNESCO sites like Kunya-Urgench and Merv, camp by the Darvaza gas crater, experience village life in Damla, and discover Ashgabat’s marble splendour—an unforgettable journey through the heart of Central Asia’s Silk Road history and landscapes.

Interest

Heritage, Art & Architecture, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

8 days

Price For Person

From £3,250

TURKMENISTAN'S CULTURAL TAPESTRY: A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

Discover Turkmenistan's rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes on a 6-day tour, from the modern marvels of Ashgabat to the ancient ruins of Merv and the traditional life in Bokurdak.

Interest

Heritage, Art & Architecture, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

6 days

Price For Person

From £3,170

TURKMENISTAN'S DESERT WONDERS: AN EPIC JOURNEY

Turkmenistan's Desert Wonders is a 9-day adventure through ancient cities, vast deserts, and modern marvels. Discover UNESCO sites, the flaming Gates of Hell, and remote desert villages. From archaeological ruins to white-marble Ashgabat, this tour reveals the rich history, culture, and surreal beauty of Turkmenistan with expert guidance throughout.

Interest

Heritage, Off Grid, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

9 days

Price For Person

From £3,090

CENTRAL ASIA DISCOVERY EXPEDITION

Travel across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan on this 17-day group tour. Explore Silk Road cities, mountain valleys, and desert landscapes. Stay in yurts, meet local families, and discover ancient monuments with expert guides—an immersive Central Asia expedition blending culture, history, and nature in one unforgettable journey.

Interest

Hiking/Trekking, History & Archaeology

Destination

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

GROUP

Duration

17 days

SILK ROAD FIVE STANS ADVENTURE

Journey through the heart of Central Asia on this 20-day Silk Road adventure across Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Discover ancient cities, mountain landscapes, vibrant cultures, and modern capitals on an unforgettable tour through the Five Stans with Asian Geographical, the leading designer of luxury travel to Asia.

Interest

Heritage, History & Archaeology

Destination

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

20 days

Price For Person

From £17,870

SILK ROAD FIVE-STANS EXPEDITION

Travel across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan on this 17-day Silk Road group tour. Explore ancient cities, scenic valleys, mountain landscapes, and vibrant bazaars with expert guides. Enjoy cultural immersion, comfortable stays, and unforgettable experiences throughout Central Asia’s Five Stans with Asian Geographical.

Interest

People & Culture, Off Grid, AONB

Destination

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

GROUP

Duration

17 days

TREASURES OF CENTRAL ASIA TOUR

Explore Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on a cultural journey through Silk Road cities, ancient ruins, and desert wonders. From Tashkent to Samarkand, Khiva to Merv, experience rich history, traditional crafts, and dramatic landscapes on a multi-centre tour designed for curious travellers seeking depth, beauty, and discovery.

Interest

People & Culture, Art & Architecture, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

14 days

Price For Person

From £6,430

SILK ROAD FIVE STANS ADVENTURE

Journey through the heart of Central Asia on this 20-day Silk Road adventure across Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Discover ancient cities, mountain landscapes, vibrant cultures, and modern capitals on an unforgettable tour through the Five Stans with Asian Geographical, the leading designer of luxury travel to Asia.

Interest

Heritage, History & Archaeology

Destination

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

20 days

Price For Person

From £17,870

TREASURES OF CENTRAL ASIA TOUR

Explore Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on a cultural journey through Silk Road cities, ancient ruins, and desert wonders. From Tashkent to Samarkand, Khiva to Merv, experience rich history, traditional crafts, and dramatic landscapes on a multi-centre tour designed for curious travellers seeking depth, beauty, and discovery.

Interest

People & Culture, Art & Architecture, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

14 days

Price For Person

From £6,430

TURKMENISTAN HERITAGE TOUR

Uncover Turkmenistan’s cultural treasures on this 8-day heritage tour. From Ashgabat’s grand monuments to ancient Merv, Bronze Age Gonur Depe, and coastal Turkmenbashi, experience a fascinating blend of history, landscapes, and tradition, guided by Asian Geographical’s expert local team.

Interest

Art & Architecture, Off Grid, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

8 days

Price For Person

From £3,650

TURKMENISTAN SILK ROAD TOUR

This 8-day Turkmenistan Silk Road tour explores ancient cities, desert wonders, and cultural heritage. Visit UNESCO sites like Kunya-Urgench and Merv, camp by the Darvaza gas crater, experience village life in Damla, and discover Ashgabat’s marble splendour—an unforgettable journey through the heart of Central Asia’s Silk Road history and landscapes.

Interest

Heritage, Art & Architecture, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

8 days

Price For Person

From £3,250

TURKMENISTAN'S CULTURAL TAPESTRY: A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

Discover Turkmenistan's rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes on a 6-day tour, from the modern marvels of Ashgabat to the ancient ruins of Merv and the traditional life in Bokurdak.

Interest

Heritage, Art & Architecture, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

6 days

Price For Person

From £3,170

TURKMENISTAN'S DESERT WONDERS: AN EPIC JOURNEY

Turkmenistan's Desert Wonders is a 9-day adventure through ancient cities, vast deserts, and modern marvels. Discover UNESCO sites, the flaming Gates of Hell, and remote desert villages. From archaeological ruins to white-marble Ashgabat, this tour reveals the rich history, culture, and surreal beauty of Turkmenistan with expert guidance throughout.

Interest

Heritage, Off Grid, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

9 days

Price For Person

From £3,090

CENTRAL ASIA DISCOVERY EXPEDITION

Travel across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan on this 17-day group tour. Explore Silk Road cities, mountain valleys, and desert landscapes. Stay in yurts, meet local families, and discover ancient monuments with expert guides—an immersive Central Asia expedition blending culture, history, and nature in one unforgettable journey.

Interest

Hiking/Trekking, History & Archaeology

Destination

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

GROUP

Duration

17 days

SILK ROAD FIVE-STANS EXPEDITION

Travel across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan on this 17-day Silk Road group tour. Explore ancient cities, scenic valleys, mountain landscapes, and vibrant bazaars with expert guides. Enjoy cultural immersion, comfortable stays, and unforgettable experiences throughout Central Asia’s Five Stans with Asian Geographical.

Interest

People & Culture, Off Grid, AONB

Destination

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

GROUP

Duration

17 days

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