Gonur Getting there & around

Getting there & away

Gonur is a two-hour drive from Mary and you’ll need at least two hours there. A 4WD is required and the final 20km of road is little more than a rough track in the dirt. You can organise a trip through any travel agency or call Yevgenia Golubeva in Mary. Expect to pay US$40 to hire a driver, and a further US$30 for an indepth guided tour. There is nowhere in the area to buy food or water, so pack a lunch before setting off.