Ashgabat Tours & Holidays
Ashgabat Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Situated between the Kara Kum Desert and the Kopet Dag mountain range, Ashgabat has a population of about 400,000. Its original founding fathers were Russian troops who landed in Krasnovodsk which is present-day Turkmenbashi in 1869 and who built a fortress on a high hill to accommodate their administration. In subsequent years this fortress, serving as a focal point, attracted a host of merchants and entrepreneurs who sought to expand their markets and enter new adventures. For their centre ...
Situated between the Kara Kum Desert and the Kopet Dag mountain range, Ashgabat has a population of about 400,000. Its original founding fathers were Russian troops who landed in Krasnovodsk which is present-day Turkmenbashi in 1869 and who built a fortress on a high hill to accommodate their administration. In subsequent years this fortress, serving as a focal point, attracted a host of merchants and entrepreneurs who sought to expand their markets and enter new adventures. For their centre of activity, the newcomers built a number of buildings and factories on the other side of town around the Transcaspian Railway Station. The world knows Turkmenistan for its magnificent carpets, for its exquisite clothes and its wonderful Akhal Teke horses, the ancestor of the Arabian racehorse.
Best experiences
Uncover ancient history in Old Nisa
Explore the ancient city of Old Nisa, the 3rd century capital of the Parthians and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site's once political and economic power is illustrated by the surviving remains, displaying a mix of Central Asian and Mediterranean cultures.
Dive into the Lake of Kow Ata
Marvel at the underground Lake of Kow-Ata, the largest cave in the Kopetdag Mountains. The underground grotto is 250m long and 60m deep, with a constant temperature of 33-37°C making it the perfect place to take a dip all year round.
Be guided around the Turkmen capital
Take the day to explore this wonderfully bizarre city of fountains and lavish white marble buildings. Visit the National Museum, statue of Lenin, Independence Park, Arch of Neutrality, Wedding Palace and the beautiful Ottoman-style mosque of Ertuğrul Gazi.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Divan Hotel, Ashgabat
The modern, high-end hotel built in 1996 was renovated over the pandemic and is one of the few hotels located within the city, near the Independence Monument and government buildings. The hotel has 128…
Sofitel Oguzkent Ashgabat, Ashgabat
Set in the centre of Ashgabat opposite Neutrality Park, the Sofitel Oguzkent is a hotel that offers some of the highest standards in Turkmenistan. The 299 spacious rooms and suites provide one of the…