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Things to do in Yangikala Canyons

Yangikala Canyons in Turkmenistan are a breathtaking natural wonder, often described as a geological masterpiece. These dramatic canyons, carved by wind and water over millions of years, showcase stunning formations in shades of red, orange, and yellow. The canyons are particularly mesmerizing at sunset when the light intensifies their vibrant colours. Located near the Caspian Sea, the Yangikala Canyons are a part of a rugged, desolate landscape that offers a stark contrast to the usual desert scenery of the country. This remote and seldom-visited site is a paradise for photographers and adventurers seeking untouched natural beauty.

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Sunset Vista at the Canyons

Few experiences rival the mesmerizing beauty of watching the sun dip below the horizon at Yangikala Canyons. As daylight fades, the canyons are painted in brilliant hues of oranges, reds, and purples. Set up camp on a vantage point, lay back, and watch the day transition into night, allowing the natural artistry of the landscape to take your breath away.

Canyon Hiking Adventure

Yangikala's rugged terrain offers exhilarating hiking opportunities. Trailblaze through varying landscapes, from sheer cliffs to narrow gorges. Each turn reveals rock formations sculpted by time, wind, and water, presenting nature's masterpieces at every step. Whether a seasoned hiker or a beginner, the canyons promise trails that challenge and reward in equal measure.

Photography Expedition

A haven for photographers, Yangikala’s dramatic landscapes offer endless opportunities to capture nature's grandeur. From panoramic shots of the vast canyon expanse to close-ups of unique rock patterns, every frame is a masterpiece waiting to be captured. The play of light and shadow, especially during the golden hour, accentuates the region's beauty, ensuring every shutter click is a moment immortalized.

Overnight Camping

To truly immerse in Yangikala's beauty, pitch a tent under its expansive starry sky. As night descends, the remote location ensures minimal light pollution, offering a celestial extravaganza. Sit by a campfire, share stories, and gaze upwards as shooting stars streak across. Waking up to a canyon sunrise completes this magical experience, as the first rays illuminate the rocks in a soft, golden glow.

Explore the Gozli Ata

A short drive from the canyons, the Gozli Ata mausoleum and pilgrimage site is a spiritual oasis amidst the desert. Dedicated to the 12th-century Sufi, this sacred place draws pilgrims and travellers alike. The juxtaposition of the serene mausoleum against the stark, barren landscape offers a profound sense of peace and reflection. Delve into the local lore and connect with the spiritual energy that pervades.

Aerial Exploration

For those equipped with drones, Yangikala Canyons presents a unique chance to see this geological wonder from a bird's-eye view. Launch your drone and glide over cliff edges, dive into deep gorges, and capture the sheer scale of the canyons from the skies. This aerial exploration offers a fresh perspective on the vastness and intricacies of the Yangikala landscape, ensuring memories that last a lifetime.

BEST OF TURKMENISTAN DISCOVERY TOUR

Discover Turkmenistan’s rich heritage on this cultural journey through Ashgabat, UNESCO-listed ancient cities, and vibrant villages. Explore historic sites, meet locals, see Akhal-Tekke horses, and enjoy authentic traditions. With expert guidance, this tour blends history, culture, and unique experiences for an unforgettable insight into this fascinating Central Asian nation.

Interest

Heritage, Festivals

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

6 days

Price For Person

From £3,170

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, AONB

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

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

Destination

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

14 days

Price For Person

From £6,430

TURKMENISTAN HERITAGE TOUR

This 8-day Turkmenistan Heritage Tour explores UNESCO cities, ancient civilisations, and stunning desert landscapes. From Ashgabat’s monuments to Merv’s Silk Road glory, Kunya-Urgench’s medieval splendour, and the Caspian coast of Turkmenbashi, experience a rich blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty with Asian Geographical’s expert guides.

Interest

Festivals, 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, Festivals, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

8 days

Price For Person

From £3,250

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

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, AONB

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

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

Destination

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

14 days

Price For Person

From £6,430

BEST OF TURKMENISTAN DISCOVERY TOUR

Discover Turkmenistan’s rich heritage on this cultural journey through Ashgabat, UNESCO-listed ancient cities, and vibrant villages. Explore historic sites, meet locals, see Akhal-Tekke horses, and enjoy authentic traditions. With expert guidance, this tour blends history, culture, and unique experiences for an unforgettable insight into this fascinating Central Asian nation.

Interest

Heritage, Festivals

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

6 days

Price For Person

From £3,170

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, AONB

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

Destination

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

14 days

Price For Person

From £6,430

TURKMENISTAN HERITAGE TOUR

This 8-day Turkmenistan Heritage Tour explores UNESCO cities, ancient civilisations, and stunning desert landscapes. From Ashgabat’s monuments to Merv’s Silk Road glory, Kunya-Urgench’s medieval splendour, and the Caspian coast of Turkmenbashi, experience a rich blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty with Asian Geographical’s expert guides.

Interest

Festivals, 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, Festivals, History & Archaeology

Destination

Turkmenistan

Tour Style

PRIVATE

Duration

8 days

Price For Person

From £3,250

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

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

Off Grid, AONB

Destination

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Tour Style

GROUP

Duration

17 days

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