View allThe whole experience was so enjoyable.
Till, traveled in May
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- Operator
- Stantrips
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Ages 18+
Highlights
- Explore ancient Merv, the 'Queen of the World'
- Visit the world's finest Akhalteke horses
- Tour Ashgabat, the world's white marbled city
- See the world's largest hand-woven carpet
- Witness the fiery Darwaza Gas Crater at night
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Farap - Turkmenabat - Merv - Mary
- Day 2 Mary - Ashgabat
- Day 3 Ashgabat - Darvaza
- Day 4 Darvaza - Kunye Urgench - Dashoguz
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Meals
Where You'll Stay
Mary
Hotelday 1Sport
Hotelday 2Stantrips
Yurtday 3
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- MBmichael· July 18th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishThe tour was very well organized. The guide was very nice and had good knowledge. The stops were well chosen and spontaneous requests from us were taken into account, so we were able to see points that were not planned. If you like less traveled countries you should book this tour.Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- Till· May 10th, 2024Our guide Azat made the whole experience so enjoyable 😉.Show more
Stantrips commented on this reviewHi Till, Thanks for your kind rating. We are honored to have you here. Stantrips
Trip date: May 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Stephanie
Asked on May 18th, 2025Do you provide a letter of invitation for a visitor visa?
StantripsOperator•Written May 2025Yes, we do provide the letter of invitation for the tourist visa.
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Stephanie
Traveler•Written May 2025When do you send the letter of invitation? I'm told the chances of a visa being declined is high, so you are better to book the trip but not pay until the visa is approved?
- StantripsOperator•Written May 2025
We submit the Letter of Invitation (LOI) two months prior to the arrival date. The visa rejection rate is minimal, so there's no need to worry about that. If it is rejected, you will receive a full refund.
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Mark
Asked on April 9th, 2025I'd like to join your group tour to Turkmenistan. Since I heard that Korean people need visa to travel Turkmenistan, I'm wondering if I need to prepare the visa by myself before the tour or I can just get an arrival visa at the border without any additional document
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2025
We offer a Letter of Invitation (LOI) for our tourists. The LOI serves as the basis for obtaining your visa, which you can receive upon arrival at the airport or border.
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Simon
Asked on April 3rd, 2025Small question I am planning to go in 2026 and I was wondering for the visa if I will have a inivation letter from you guys and be able to pay my visa at the border?
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2025
We will provide the LOI, allowing you to pay and obtain your visa upon arrival.
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Liz
Asked on July 12th, 2024Do you help with the Visa process? I understand that I would need an LOI to process the Visa at the border.
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2024
We obtain the LOI and possession of a printed LOI allows travelers to enter Turkmenistan and get a visa.
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Jackie
Asked on April 11th, 2024Is this a group tour? I would like joint a group tour. I'm from Taiwan and need to apply for visa to visit Turkmenistan. Do you offer LOI for me?
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2024
Hence, there is no other inquiry for this departure date, you can book the tour by yourself. Please select single room option and you're good to go. The LOI is provided by our company.
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Timothy
Asked on April 5th, 2024You guys look after the visas and we just have to show up at the Uzbekistani side of the border crossing. Is this correct?
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2024
We provide the Letter of Invitation for the tourist visa. You can collect your visa at the border with the LOI. We need minimum 10-15 days to get the results for the LOI. Please do not forget to consider the time. The tour will start on the Turkmen side at Alat - Farap Border and end on the Turkmen side at Shavat - Khiva Border.
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Timothy
Traveler•Written April 2024Is there a long walk required at boarders? Is there transport available to Urgench?
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2024
Probably, the longest walk is like 1 and a half kilometers between border check points. Not much than that. There a taxis at the border can take you to Urgench.
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Timothy
Traveler•Written April 2024Can you pick us up at Alat or Bukhara?
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2024
Yes, we can. We can take you from your hotel. It will cost you 65 USD.
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Timothy
Traveler•Written April 2024Can we get a taxi right up to the border?
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Timothy
Traveler•Written April 2024How do we get the visa application started?
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2024
Yes, you can take a taxi to the border. Please let me know your final decision about the transfer in Uzbekistan. I will send the list of the necessary docs and info for the LOI application to your email.
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