LOI Support4x4 Safari
4x4 Safari · 5 Days / 4 Nights
Ashgabat, Yangykala & Darvaza
White-marble capital, painted canyons, and a night beside the Door to Hell — a signature 5-day private expedition.
From $2,890/ person
The Soul of Turkmenistan
For millennia, the harsh sands of the Karakum Desert have forged a resilient, proud, and deeply hospitable people — keepers of horses, carpets, and a living Silk Road heritage.
The Philosophy of Hazar Merjeni
about hazar merjeni
The Philosophy of Hazar Merjeni
As a fully licensed Turkmenistan-based DMC, Hazar Merjeni provides direct, end-to-end management of your travel experience — without middlemen.
We specialize in bespoke private tours, off-road 4×4 expeditions across the Karakum Desert, and seamless logistical support from official Letter of Invitation (LOI) assistance to local permits.
Whether you seek a cultural journey through Silk Road cities or an adventurous night at the Darvaza Gas Crater, our local team designs routes that are authentic, safe, and perfectly planned.
We believe a perfect journey combines deep local expertise with impeccable service — so you can focus on the experience while we handle every bureaucratic and logistical detail.
Hazar Merjeni
Licensed Turkmenistan DMC
signature expeditions
Curated Journeys
LOI SupportHeritage Trail
Heritage Trail · 4 Days / 3 Nights
Kunya-Urgench, Darvaza & Merv
UNESCO heritage at both ends of the desert — ancient minarets, crater flames, and the ruins of Merv.
From $2,450/ person
LOI SupportCultural Immersion
Cultural Immersion · 3 Days / 2 Nights
Silk Road Transit
Ideal for overlanders: Merv, Ashgabat and Darvaza in a focused 3-day cultural corridor.
From $1,890/ person
LOI SupportDesert Expedition
Desert Expedition · 4 Days / 3 Nights
Ashgabat – Turkmenbashi – Yangykala
From the Caspian shore to the rainbow cliffs of Yangykala — a year-round private circuit for 1–12 guests.
From $2,590/ person
Real Travelers, Unforgettable Expeditions.
★★★★★
5.0 / 5 · 48 reviews
“Impeccable LOI handling and a flawless 4×4 route through Yangykala and Darvaza. Our guide made every stop feel personal — truly local expertise.”
Ashgabat, Yangykala & Darvaza★★★★★
“Private, flexible, and deeply respectful of the culture. Watching the crater at night from our Hazar Merjeni Land Cruiser will stay with me forever.”
Kunya-Urgench, Darvaza & Merv★★★★★
“From border permits to Ashgabat hotels — every detail was anticipated. Nisa at sunset was unforgettable. Highly recommended DMC.”
Silk Road Transit★★★★★
