Turkmenistan’s ‘Gates of Hell’, a.k.a. the Darvaza Gas Crater, is one of Central Asia’s rarest and most mesmerizing sites. These natural gas reserves have been burning incessantly since the early 1970s, and are all the more awe-inspiring in the lonely Karakum desert, where they leave an unforgettable impression upon all who see their flames under the starry desert sky.
The Darvaza Gas Crater lies not far from the Kunya-Urgench region of Turkmenistan. This sparsely populated area is the former capital of the Khorezmian Empire and replete with mausoleums, cemeteries, mosques and fortresses from the 12th-16th centuries.
Two-day Darvaza Gas Crater Group Tour from Khiva will take you to the very mouth of the ‘Door to Hell’ itself, where you will camp out near its flames, enjoy the still desert night and see the Darvaza Gas Crater in all its fearsome splendor. You’ll also get a hands-on glimpse into the historical backdrop of the area as you spend a day touring the important historical sites of Kunya-Urgench, all alongside knowledgeable drivers who know their way over the desert paths and are guaranteed to be waiting for you on both sides of the Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan border.
Drive to Dashoguz/Shavat border crossing into Uzbekistan. Go through border formalities at both checkpoints. Meet your driver in Uzbekistan and continue on to Khiva (60 km, 1 hr). End of Darvaza Gas Crater Group Tour from Khiva
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Tour Start Date | Status | Price | Book |
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Friday, September 26th 2025 | Sold out | US$ 530 | |
Friday, October 3rd 2025 | Sold out | US$ 530 | |
Friday, October 17th 2025 | Sold out | US$ 530 | |
Friday, October 24th 2025 | Available | US$ 530 | Book |
Friday, October 31st 2025 | Available | US$ 530 | Book |
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Saturday, April 25th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, May 1st 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, May 8th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, May 22nd 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, May 29th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, June 12th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, June 26th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, July 24th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, August 14th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, August 21st 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, September 11th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, September 25th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, October 2nd 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, October 16th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, October 23rd 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
Friday, October 30th 2026 | Available | US$ 560 | Book |
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