In the morning check out from the hotel and drive to Turkmenistan border point Shavat-Dashoguz (60 km, 1 h). Go through border formalities on both checkpoints. Cross the 1.5 km neutral zone (transportation may not be available). Upon arrival at the customs and passport control on both sides, kindly proceed to the exit of the border control area. At that point, our guide/driver will be waiting for you with the sign with your name. Meet your Turkmenistan guide and transfer to Darvaza gas crater in the Karakum desert (270 km, 4 h). Enjoy a delicious fire-cooked meal for dinner near the burning gas crater. After dinner continue driving to Ashgabat (280 km, 4 h). Upon arrival transfer to the hotel in Ashgabat for overnight.