Awaza & the Caspian Coast
Awaza & the Caspian Coast
Turkmenistan’s Caspian west is a world apart from the desert interior — a place of sea breezes, striped canyons and empty steppe horizons. This six-day journey pairs genuine downtime on the coast with two of the country’s most dramatic landscapes.
You settle into the modern Awaza resort strip, take a full-day expedition to the extraordinary Yangykala canyons, and drive out to the lonely medieval ruins of Dekhistan. It is the ideal trip for travellers who want Turkmenistan’s scenery and a proper beach at the same time.
A premium private itinerary for up to eight guests, with beachfront accommodation at Awaza and a flight to keep the coast within easy reach of the capital.
At a glance
Moments you will carry home
The Yangykala canyons
A full day among pink and red cliffs above an ancient seabed — the country’s most photogenic landscape.
Awaza beach resort
Marble hotels, promenades and the Caspian Sea for genuine rest.
Lost Dekhistan
The minarets and portals of a great caravan city standing alone in the steppe.
Sea air & sunsets
Caspian sunsets and a slower pace after the desert.
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.
Fly to Awaza
To the Caspian
A short flight west to Turkmenbashi and check-in on the Awaza resort strip — an afternoon by the Caspian Sea.
Yangykala Canyons
Cliffs of fire
A full-day 4x4 expedition to the Yangykala canyons — pink, red and cream cliffs above a vanished sea, timed for the colours of sunset.
Dekhistan (Misrian)
A caravan city lost
Drive south to the haunting ruins of Dekhistan — minarets and gateways of a medieval caravan city alone in the empty steppe.
Awaza
At the seaside
A free day on the coast — beach, promenade and the resort’s pools before the journey home.
Fly to Ashgabat · Departure
Homeward
Morning flight back to the capital and onward transfer to the airport.
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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