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Things to do in Turkmenistan

White-marble Ashgabat and the burning Darvaza gas crater.

Check before you go. Security conditions vary across Turkmenistan. We only plan trips here after a current risk assessment and in line with official travel advisories, and we can add security and medical support.

Things to do in Turkmenistan

Top 4 adventures in Turkmenistan

  1. 01

    Camp by the Darvaza gas crater

    The ‘Door to Hell’, burning in the Karakum Desert.

    Expedition
  2. 02

    Ancient Merv

    A great Silk Road city, UNESCO-listed.

    Expedition
  3. 03

    Ashgabat's marble city

    Record-breaking white-marble architecture.

    Expedition
  4. 04

    Fly over the Karakum

    The black-sand desert that covers most of the country.

    Helicopter

Turkmenistan trip facts

Region
Asia
Capital
Ashgabat
Gateway
Ashgabat
Best time to go
April to May and September to October
We can arrange
Skydiving, Expedition, Helicopter

Skydiving in Turkmenistan

From a first tandem to a group jump with friends, we can organize skydiving in Turkmenistan on your dates. Our team brings the experience and the equipment, works with local authorities on approvals, and puts safety first in every plan.

How skydiving with us works

Sky shows & events in Turkmenistan

Sky shows in Turkmenistan are built around your brand: logo flags and canopies, smoke trails and a precision landing in the middle of the action. We plan the permits and the backup plan, so all you do is watch the crowd.

See sky shows

Private expeditions in Turkmenistan

Private expeditions in Turkmenistan are planned end to end by our team. Tell us the dream and we build the route, book the aircraft and guides, arrange security and take care of every detail from Ashgabat to the last day of your trip.

How expeditions work

Build a dropzone in Turkmenistan

A dropzone in Turkmenistan could put the country on the world's skydiving map. We bring the full system: site survey, permits, jump aircraft, parachute systems, instructors, riggers and the tools to run the business.

Dropzone in a box

FAQ

Turkmenistan adventure FAQ

Can I go skydiving in Turkmenistan?

Yes. We arrange tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers in Turkmenistan. If there's no established dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring the aircraft, equipment and instructors and work with the local aviation authority on approvals.

What are the best things to do in Turkmenistan?

Top picks include Camp by the Darvaza gas crater, Ancient Merv and Ashgabat's marble city. We can combine them into one private trip, handled end to end.

When is the best time to visit Turkmenistan for adventure activities?

For most activities, the best window is April to May and September to October. We match your dates to the right activities and weather.

How do I get to Turkmenistan?

Most trips start in Ashgabat. From there we take care of transfers, private flights or helicopters, stays and permits.

Can you organize a skydiving show for an event in Turkmenistan?

Yes. Our athletes can jump into festivals, stadiums, launches and private celebrations in Turkmenistan, landing with your flag or logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

Is it safe to travel to Turkmenistan?

Conditions vary by region. We only plan trips in Turkmenistan after a current risk assessment and in line with official travel advisories, and we can add security and medical support.

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