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- Operator
- Stantrips
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Guided in English
- Ages 12+
Highlights
- Drive to the glowing Darvaza Gas Crater
- Camp under stars near the Darvaza Crater
- Explore Ashgabat's modern landmarks
- Visit the world-record Carpet Museum
- Meet the famous Akhalteke horses
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Ashgabat
- Day 2 Ashgabat - Darvaza
- Day 3 Darvaza - Ashgabat
- Day 4 Ashgabat
- Day 5 Departure
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.
Customer Reviews
- Christina· August 11th, 2025I had the absolute pleasure of touring Turkmenistan with Baky, and he exceeded all expectations. From the very first moment, he was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. His passion for the country’s history, culture, and people shone through in every story he told, bringing each location to life in a way that was both fascinating and engaging. He took care of every detail – from seamless logistics to thoughtful recommendations – making the entire experience effortless and enjoyable. His ability to adapt the tour to my interests, answer every question in depth, and add personal touches along the way made it truly special. Not only did I leave with a deeper understanding of Turkmenistan, but I also felt like I had spent the week with a friend who genuinely loves sharing his country. If you’re visiting Turkmenistan, do yourself a favour and book a tour with Baky – you won’t regret it.Show more
- michael· July 18th, 2025The 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 more
- Bernhard· January 20th, 2025The trip was very interesting and well organized. You see as much of the country as possible in a short time. The tour guide Natascha and the driver Berdi were very friendly and competent. The hotel was good. There was good local food and international cuisine everywhere in the restaurants.Show more
Dates & Availability
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- From Friday3 Oct, 2025To Tuesday7 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $1,188 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday17 Oct, 2025To Tuesday21 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $1,188 per personMultiple Room Types
What our customers ask about this tour
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Brandon
Asked on July 21st, 2025Could you support me doing this process in the Turkmen embassy in Bishkek? I plan to be in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) in the following days... and I'm affraid of not being possible to enrol the group if the process last many days.
StantripsOperator•Written July 2025The number of participants in these group tours is usually between 2 and 15 people. There is a limit to the number of participants, and we will split the group if it exceeds 24 people.
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2025
We provide the Letter of Invitation approved by the State Migration Services for the tourist visa. Once you have the copy of your LOI from our side, you do not need to go to the embassy. You can collect your visa at the border or airport upon arrival.
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Brandon
Traveler•Written July 2025Is it possible with a LOI for your tour of 15-19 August?
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Louise
Asked on May 16th, 2025do you offer visa assistance
- StantripsOperator•Written May 2025
Yes, we do.
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Louise
Traveler•Written May 2025How much? And is it possible to start in Uzbek/Turk border but comes back to exit at the border?
- StantripsOperator•Written May 2025
Arriving at the Shavat Border (near Khiva) is a great way to participate in this tour. However, if you plan to exit through a different border or the same border, it will incur additional costs. This is because you will need to take a flight from Ashgabat to a nearby city to cross into Uzbekistan.
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Caitlin
Asked on March 19th, 2025Could I start this tour the morning of day 2?
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, you can do that. You will be able to join the group before leaving for Darvaza, and you will have some time to have lunch with them.
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Caitlin
Traveler•Written March 2025Perfect, Shall I just book it as normal?
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, please select the single room option if you prefer to stay in a private room during the tour.
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Kristina
Asked on March 5th, 2025Do you provide letters of invitation for people joining the tour?
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2025
We provide the Letter of Invitation for the tourist visa, which will help you collect your visa upon arrival.
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Linda
Asked on February 17th, 2025Are the start and finish dates of the trip compliant withe the Turkmenistan Transit Visa? Will the tour company provide the "letter of invitation"? Can I use the €116 credit with Tour radar against this particular trip?
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Linda
Traveler•Written February 2025It looks like the message came from TourRadar and not from Stantrips, the travel company in Turkmenistan. Have they ceased trading? I don't want to book with a company that will take my money but not provide the tour.
- StantripsOperator•Written February 2025
We provide the Letter of Invitation for your tourist visa and your visa can be collected upon arrival using the LOI.
- StantripsOperator•Written February 2025
When you pay through TourRadar, your booking is protected. In the rare event that the operator is unable to run your trip, you will receive a full refund.
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Andy
Asked on January 21st, 2025I want to ask if similar tours are available. I also want to exit from Dushoguz for my journey in Uzbekistan afterwards.
- StantripsOperator•Written January 2025
There are no other tours available for those dates but you can arrive on May 10 and still join our group tour from the second day. On May 13, you will take a morning flight to Dashoguz and be transferred to the border.
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