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- Operator
- Stantrips
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Ages 10+
Highlights
- Explore the ancient city of Merv
- Visit the majestic Akhalteke horse stables
- Tour the white marbled city of Ashgabat
- Discover rare carpets at the Turkmen Carpet Museum
- Watch the Darwaza Gas Crater burn at night
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Farap - Turkmenabat - Merv - Mary
- Day 2 Mary - Ashgabat
- Day 3 Ashgabat - Darvaza
- Day 4 Darvaza - Dashoguz
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- 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
- Insurance
- Meals
- Additional Services
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AAnn· September 18th, 2025I had a lovely few days exploring Turkmenistan with Manijik. The tour was very well organised, the hotels and restaurants were all excellent. Manijik is very knowledgeable and passion about his country and was happy to share his passion with us. Overall a good time was had.Show more
Stantrips commented on this reviewDear Ann, Thank you for your kind feedback!Trip date: September 2025
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- From Thursday30 Oct, 2025To Sunday2 Nov, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $1,117 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday13 Nov, 2025To Sunday16 Nov, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $1,117 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Joyce
Asked on August 14th, 2025Me & a friend are planning to go to Turkmenistan in October. We want to spend 7 days, 6 nights there. Do you have a tour available that covers all interesting places like Mary, Darvaza, Kunya Urgench? This can als be a group travel, we prefer the cheapest option. Can you let me know what the price would be?
StantripsOperator•Written August 2025This group tour includes Mary, Ashgabat and Darvaza. However, we had to remove the Kunya-Urgench sightseeing from Day 4 due to worsening road conditions in the region. The distance from Darvaza to Kunya-Urgench is approximately 270 km, but the journey takes around 6 to 8 hours. This would leave guests too exhausted to fully enjoy the sightseeing.
- StantripsOperator•Written August 2025
We can offer a full package that includes services such as accommodation, transportation, and guiding from beginning to end. Please let me know if you are interested in this.
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Joyce
Traveler•Written August 2025We would arrive on Monday 13 October, late at night. We could stay in Asjchabat on Tuesday 14 October, and would start a tour on Wednesday 15 October. We would also like to visit Mary/Merv + Darvaza + perhaps another point of interest? On Sunday night 19th of October, we'd like to be back in Asjchabat. For accomodation, we don't need 4* or 5* hotels, basic accomodation (2 seperate beds) is ok for us. Can you make an offer please?
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Amy
Asked on August 3rd, 2025Do you provide the LOI and will there be enough time to apply for the visa?
- StantripsOperator•Written August 2025
We will provide the LOI and have sufficient time to submit the application. Please reserve your seats for the departure on 28 August, and I will send the list of required documents for the LOI application.
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Josh
Asked on July 16th, 2025Is there enough time to apply for Visa on arrival at the land border Turkmen/Uzbek border "Alat", if your local operator pre-apply for LOI (Letter Of Invitation) on my behalf?
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2025
You can collect your visa in just a few minutes, depending on the current queue situation at the border.
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Mark
Asked on July 4th, 2025Is it possible to get taken back to Ashgabat instead of to Dashoguz?
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2025
Yes, it is possible.
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Mike
Asked on October 10th, 2024do you guys have any later dates for departure?
- StantripsOperator•Written October 2024
we have no dates for the latter part of this year. However, the departure dates for next year will be determined soon.
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Danielle
Asked on July 31st, 2024Do you guys send a letter of invitation for US citizens wanting to visit Turkmenistan? What is the visa process like if you do send a letter of invitation? If we do not get a visa do we get a refund or do you keep the initial 20% that you take and then we do not pay the other 80%?
- StantripsOperator•Written August 2024
We provide letter of Invitation. You can get your visa at the border using the LoI we provide you. Please note that the State Migration Services at the border do not authority to reject your visa if your LoI application is approved. We will refund the whole amount in case your visa application is not accepted but that is not the case happened before.
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Tiffany
Asked on July 15th, 2024How far in advance do you recommend booking this tour? Will it run regardless of how many people run?
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2024
I recommend to book the tour 40 days prior to the arrival date because the LOI application also takes 20 days after you providing all necessary documents. It will run regardless of the number of the participants.
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Tiffany
Traveler•Written July 2024Do you arrange the visa and letter of invitation or do I? Also can I get an option with meals included or is this not possible?
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2024
We will provide the Letter of Invitation and you will be collecting your visa at the border. You need to keep the printed version of the LOI with you upon arrival and it will be asked by the Uzbekistan Migration Staff. Regarding the meals, you need to act together with the group. If all participants of the group choose to include meals we will provide it.
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Tiffany
Traveler•Written July 2024Do you arrange for the visa to be collected or do I need to do this? Also, I am just confirming that I wouldn't have any access to internet during my stay?
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2024
We do not arrange visas. We provide the Letter of Invitation (LOI) as visa support. You will need to apply for and collect the visa at the border, and this process is not possible without the LOI. Wifi service will be available at the hotels where you will stay. For full access to the internet, you will need a VPN.
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Tiffany
Traveler•Written July 2024I can only see direct flights to Ashgabat. I know the trip starts in Turkmenabat so do you have any suggestions on how to get to Turkmenabat?
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2024
This tour is mainly for tourists who want to arrive from Bukhara, Uzbekistan via the land border. However, you can also book a direct flight to Ashgabat for the arrival day if you do not want to arrive from Uzbekistan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Mary to meet the group coming from Turkmenabat.
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Tiffany
Traveler•Written July 2024Is there an easy way to get from Tashkent to Bukhara?
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2024
The train is the best option for the trip from Tashkent to Bukhara.
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Nicholas
Asked on July 1st, 2024Is the transportation included in this tour?
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2024
Transportation is included.
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Ruth
Asked on June 11th, 2024Do you help with the Turkmenistan visa. Do you give the LOI, to the people that have booked your tour?
- StantripsOperator•Written June 2024
Of course, we provide a letter of invitation for the tourist visa to those who book our tour.
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Donna
Asked on June 9th, 2024I was interested in your Turkmenistan group tour starting from September 18th, 2024. However, I read on a forum that tourism is not possible from September 20-30th because of Independence day celebrations. Please clarify
- StantripsOperator•Written June 2024
It is possible to visit Turkmenistan during Independence Day. Still, the State Migration Services sometimes do not accept applications for the Letter of Invitation if the dates coincide with Independence Day. This occurs very rarely. However, the group tour starts on the 18th and ends on the 21st of September.
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