Explore the Heart of Central Asia! Join our Group trip to Turkmenistan - a 4 day adventure from 12-15 February 2026
The Darvaza gas crater is Turkmenistan's most famous landmark, a constant destination for tourists exploring Central Asia. Formed in 1971 due to human error, the Darvaza gas crater is 60 meters in diameter and 20 meters deep, with hundreds of small fires burning at its bottom. This natural wonder is located 270 km from Ashgabat, and tourists usually depart there in the afternoon to arrive in time for sunset. For tourists who want to fully enjoy this hellish spectacle, a yurt camp has opened near the Darvaza crater, where you can spend the night and experience the desert nomad experience.