Land of the Akhal-Teke
Land of the Akhal-Teke
The Akhal-Teke is one of the oldest and most beautiful horse breeds on earth — lean, tireless and famous for a metallic sheen that turns its coat to gold in the sun. In Turkmenistan it is a national symbol, and this six-day journey is built around meeting these remarkable animals where they are bred and celebrated.
You visit the state stud farms and the Ashgabat hippodrome, learn the bloodlines and traditions from the horsemen who keep them, and (for riders) take gentle outings on the plain beneath the Kopetdag. Around the horses, the trip weaves in the capital’s marble grandeur, the Parthian ruins of Nisa and the mountain village of Nohur.
A premium private itinerary for up to eight guests. Riding is optional and matched to your level; non-riders enjoy the farms, shows and scenery just the same.
At a glance
Moments you will carry home
The golden horses
Meet the Akhal-Teke at the state stud farms and see the breed that shines like metal.
Hippodrome & horsemen
The Ashgabat hippodrome and the traditions of the men who breed and train them.
Ride beneath the Kopetdag
Optional gentle outings on the plain, matched to your riding level.
Nisa & Nohur
Parthian ruins and a distinctive Kopetdag mountain village round out the journey.
The route unfolds
Scroll the itinerary — the map traces your journey as it goes.
Ashgabat
Arrival
Airport welcome and a first evening in the marble capital, home of the national horse.
Ashgabat & the Hippodrome
The horse in the capital
The capital’s monuments and museum, then the Ashgabat hippodrome to see the Akhal-Teke in motion and hear its place in the nation’s story.
Geokdepe · Stud Farms
Meet the breed
Drive west to the Akhal-Teke stud farms near Geokdepe — meet the horses and their breeders — with a stop at the white Gökdepe memorial mosque.
Nisa & a ride
Parthians & the plain
The UNESCO ruins of Old Nisa in the morning; in the afternoon, an optional gentle ride on the plain beneath the Kopetdag (or more time with the horses).
Nohur
A mountain village
Into the Kopetdag to the distinctive village of Nohur — terraced gardens, an ancient plane-tree grove and a mountain-village welcome.
Ashgabat
Departure
Return to the capital and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
What's included
- ✓Private English-speaking guide throughout
- ✓All accommodation per the itinerary (hotels + desert camp where shown)
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- ✓All domestic flights and transfers in the programme
- ✓Daily breakfast and selected meals
- ✓Entrance fees to the sites and museums listed
- ✓Letter of invitation (LOI) and visa support
- ✓Bottled water and all travel documents
Not included
- —International flights to and from Turkmenistan
- —Visa fee paid on arrival
- —Lunches and dinners not specified
- —Travel insurance
- —Tips for guides and drivers
- —Personal expenses and drinks
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