Ring horse tour in sand of Karakum
Horse tour in Turkmenistan
Sand desert of Kara-Kum in Turkmenistan
The program of tour:
Day 2. Arrival in Ashgabad International Airport . Meeting at airport and transfer to hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest. Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion in Ashgabat visiting: Park dedicated to Turkmen Horses, Presidential Square, Arch of Neutrality, Gulistan Bazaar, Monument of Lenin (1927). After lunch, visit to Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, New Hippodrome, horses, and Horse Show (various tricks with horses and on horseback), Monument of Independence and Ruhnama. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2. Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to "Geokdepe" Stud Farm. First day of horse trekking Itinerary begins from the stud farm/horse stable, Geokdepe, located 58km to the west of Ashgabat. Transfer to Geokdepe village and horse farm. En route, we will stop to visit "Turkmenbashi Ruhy Metjidi", a new mosque which is the largest in Central Asia , and "Geokdepe" mosque. After arrival at the farm, we will have a tour of the stud-farm and private carpet factory there; we'll examine the horses, and riders will choose which they would like to ride; check and adjust the tack and learn more about the Turkmen Akhalteke horses. After lunch, small nature excursion around the village on horseback. Overnight at farm in yurts.
Day 3. Ride: Geokdepe village - Tummekli (34 km, approximately six hours riding). Breakfast. On the first day of our trek, we follow a route through the northeast of the Karakum desert. Our route takes us across the sand dunes of the Karakum, from well to well. Continue riding to Tummekli, the name of one of the hills in the desert, where we may stop and camp. There we will have the chance to meet face to face with the wildlife of the Karakum desert. Overnight in tents.
Day 4. Proceed to Chyrla Nomadic Village (32 km, approximately five hours in the saddle). Breakfast.
After breakfast we continue our trekking through the desert dunes to one of the nomadic villages of Karakum - Chyrla. During our ride, we most likely will see some of the tribal herds of camels and huge flocks of sheep which roam across the desert. Overnight in tents.
Day 5. Ride to Gurrukly, a small village (35 km, approximately six hours riding). After breakfast, ride to one of the small nomadic villages of the Karakum desert - Gurrukly. After lunch, trip to the village to view the life of nomadic people. After a short rest, continue our ride to day's destination. Overnight in tents.
Day 6. Ride to Hakysh. Half day rest (17 km, approximately 3 hours riding). Breakfast. Today, we will ride half the day, and after lunch will have a rest and look after our horses. However, you may choose to watch the shepherds perform their daily tasks, or wander around observing the wildlife in the desert. After lunch, we will set up a shower booth for all who wish to take showers. (Half day relaxing is essential after each 3 days of riding). Overnight in tents.
Day 7. Proceed to Gongurajy (29 km, approximately four hours riding). Breakfast. This day, we ride to Gongurajy nomadic village. Overnight in tents.
Day 8. Ride to Orazsahet village (28 km, approximately five hours riding). Breakfast. On the eighth day of our trek, we turn to the southwest, to the small nomadic village of Orazsahet. Continue riding to the nomadic village of Orazsahet , where only the members of one extended family have lived for many years. Overnight in tents.
Day 9. Proceed to Geokdepe reservoir (38km, approximately six hours in the saddle). Breakfast. After breakfast, continue our trek through desert dunes to a miraculous body of water - Geokdepe reservoir, which is famous with its various types of fish, wild bird life and clean water for swimming. En route we will have the chance to watch some wild desert animals and reptiles. After lunch we continue on our route, and upon arrival at reservoir, we will have a swim in the fresh water. We will also wash our horses in the lake (or swim with them!). After our horses dry off, we will ride them back to the stud farm where we began our journey, located around 10km from the reservoir. Upon arrival, After dinner we say farewell our horses and friends and leave for Ashgabat. Arrival and accommodation.
Day 10. Breakfast. Visiting Ashgabat's famous Oriental Bazaar- Jygyldyk (Tolkuchka in Russian) where nearly everything can be found: camels, carpets, cars, etc. There you will find plenty of souvenirs such as carpets, aladjas, handicrafts, felts, embroideries, jewellery and much more. After the Bazaar, we will drive to the Old Hippodrome of Ashgabat to watch the Sunday Horse Race, a chance to see the best horses in Turkmenistan in motion, and "horse crazy" people rooting for their favourite horses (without any betting). Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight.
Day 11. Breakfast. Transfer to Ashgabat airport. Departure from Ashgabat.
Additional information:
1. This horseback tour is meant for people who have solid experience in horseback riding in an outdoor environment. Although the route is not technically complicated and will take you through mostly flat desert terrain, the tour requires solid endurance levels. If you are interested in a similar tour but of shorter duration, please contact us directly.
2. On the first day at the stables a local member of staff will ensure that you will get acquainted with the specific character of the Ahalteke horses and assist in selecting a horse that fits your actual skills and wishes, This day is not meant you provide you with sufficient horse riding skills required to make your tour a pleasant experience.
3. During the tour you will be accompanied by a member of the local stable personnel on horseback, who is a skilled and experienced Ahalteke horse rider. A guide (proficient in foreign language) will accompany the tour at short distance by vehicle.
4. The vehicle(s) will also provide transport for your personal belongings, overnight gear, water, and food items. You will need to bring your own horse riding gear, such as cap, boots, gloves, and a sleeping bag. It is important that you arrange at home the relevant insurance policy that covers this type of extreme sports vacation.
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A horse farm in vicinities of the city of
Geokdepe
Black akhalketines by name Katya
In vicinities Tummekeli
A horse farm
In Tummekli vicinities
A valley Chirla
Valley Orazsakhet
Hakysh valley
In vicinities Gonguradzhi
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