Turkmenistan Transit Tours
Turkmenistan is one of the most closed countries in the world, making it difficult to obtain a visa. However, getting a transit visa is much easier, and for those embarking on a major journey from the Persian Gulf to Central Asia, crossing Turkmenistan is often essential.
Our Turkmenistan transit tours offer the perfect blend of practicality and discovery. In just a few days, you will travel across the country, exploring its rich history and culture, and visiting iconic sites such as Ashgabat, Merv, Kunya Urgench, and the Darvaza gas crater. These tours serve as a link between cities like Mashhad in Iran and Bukhara or Khiva in Uzbekistan, while some are designed for transit from Uzbekistan to Iran.
Below, you’ll find details on our transit tours through Turkmenistan and answers to common questions about border crossings.
Turkmenistan Transit Tours (3)
Turkmenistan Transit Tour - Uzbekistan to Iran
This tour is perfect for travelers heading to Iran after visiting Uzbekistan. The 4-day Turkmenistan transit tour will take you across the Karakum Desert, where you'll explore ancient fortresses and mausoleums in Merv. The tour concludes with a visit to the modern capital, Ashgabat, renowned for its grand architecture.
Turkmenistan Transit Tour - Iran to Uzbekistan (Bukhara)
A fantastic 4-day Turkmenistan transit tour awaits you. Traveling from Iran to Uzbekistan, you will visit two of Turkmenistan’s most iconic sites – the stunning white marble city of Ashgabat and the ancient, long-abandoned ruins of Merv, with its thousand-year-old fortresses.
Turkmenistan Transit Tour - Iran to Uzbekistan (Khiva)
Transit through Turkmenistan from Iran to Uzbekistan, heading towards Khiva, is a journey north through several iconic landmarks. On this Turkmenistan transit tour, you will explore the modern capital Ashgabat, witness the fiery Darvaza gas crater, and visit the ancient ruins of the medieval city of Kunya Urgench.