what time does the tour finish at the border crossing on the last day so I can arrange my transportation to Khiva?

We will drop off the participants at the border at 2 PM because between 1 and 2 PM is a lunch break.

Is it too late to jump on the 11th June tour? If it is, how much in advance do I need to book?

It is late for June 11th. You should book at least two weeks before.

How much is the single room surcharge? For the Darvaza Gas Crater, will I be sharing or stay in a single's yurt room? Also, how far away is the yurt away from the Crater?

The surcharge for the single room is 70 USD, and you can select the single room option while booking. The single yurt is up to the availability of the yurts on that day. Our yurt camp is around 380 meters away from the crater.

I am very interested in this tour. I just would like some more information regarding Visa application, probability of the tour happening, if you have a physical location, where to cross the border, etc.

The tour's departure is guaranteed. Regarding the visa process, we will provide the letter of invitation (LOI) approved by the State Migration Services of Turkmenistan. With this LOI, you can collect your visa at the border with other participants. The starting location is the border between Olot/Farap near Bukhara in Uzbekistan. We will create a WhatsApp group chat before the tour so the participants can connect and organise shared transfers.

How does it work with getting the visa for citizens of USA? After you provide the LOI, do we need to apply for a visa with 30-40 days in advance? Do you help us with that process?

How does the covid check work at the border? If someone tests positive do you have to cancel that person's tour? Is there a refund possible in that case, or only through travel insurance?

Is it possible to do the visa on arrival? Can we get support with that?

The visa is on arrival. We provide the visa support (a letter of invitation).

As a single person, I would require a visa to visit Turkmenistan. How does that process work? Do you acquire the visa or am I to apply for it on my own. Also if I booked the tour and was not granted the visa, would my payment be refunded by you?

We will provide the letter of Invitation (LOI) approved by the State Migration Services of Turkmenistan. With that LOI, you will collect your visa at the border. In case your LOI application is rejected, you will have a full refund.

Do I have enough time to apply for the LOI for visa? How will I get the visa?

Yes, you do. The LOI application can result in 10 working days. We provide you with the LOI, and you can get your visa at the border.

I saw that you have tour package of 1/10-4/10 and 8/10-11/10. Will there be tours between these dates like 4/10-8/10?

Between those dates, there is no departure.

We are interested in this tour and we were wondering if you offer it the other way around, starting near the Khiva Boarder and ending at the boarder near Bukhara? We would like to go at the end of april, this year.

What are the dates are you interested in? So I can change the offer.

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 25
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Alat Border to Mary
Alat Border to Mary
Start point
Farap, Lebap, Turkmenistan (Customs office Turkmenistan side, 09:00 - 10:00)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of ancient Merv complex including Greater Kyz Gala, Lesser Kyz Gala, Complex of Askhabs, Erk Gala, Gyaur Gala, Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex, Sultan Sanjar mausoleum, Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum
- Mary downtown tour
- Russian Orthodox church visit
Optional Activities
- Mary Bazaar visit (if time permits)
Landmarks
Greater Kyz Gala
Lesser Kyz Gala
Erk Gala
Gyaur Gala
Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
Russian Orthodox church
Day 2
Mary to Ashgabat
Mary to Ashgabat
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Horse Stable visit to see Akhalteke horses
- Ashgabat city tour including Wedding Palace, Yildyz Hotel, Ferries Wheel, Constitution Monument, Arch of Neutrality, Monument and Park of Independence, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Ashgabat Sports and Housing facilities
Landmarks
Arch of Neutrality
Ertogrul Gazy Mosque
Wedding Palace
Monument and Park of Independence
Day 3
Ashgabat to Darvaza
Ashgabat to Darvaza
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (BBQ dinner at Gas Crater)
Included Activities
- Darvaza Burning Gas Crater viewing
- BBQ dinner at Gas Crater
Landmarks
Darvaza Burning Gas Crater
Day 4
Darvaza to Turkmen/Uzbek Border
Darvaza to Turkmen/Uzbek Border
End point
S.A. Nyýazow, Daşoguz, Turkmenistan (Customs office Turkmenistan side, 14:00 - 16:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Picnic-style breakfast)
Included Activities
- Picnic-style breakfast

Landmarks
Greater Kyz Gala
Lesser Kyz Gala
Erk Gala
Gyaur Gala
Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
Russian Orthodox church

Landmarks
Arch of Neutrality
Ertogrul Gazy Mosque
Wedding Palace
Monument and Park of Independence

Landmarks
Darvaza Burning Gas Crater

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Marianna5.0•June 2026
The tour and the guide was excellent! Perfect organization, excellent hotels and sights. Highly recommend it.
Traveled in June 2026
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Dear Marianna, thank you for your kind review!
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Ann5.0•September 2025
I had a lovely few days exploring Turkmenistan with Manijik. The tour was very well organised, the hotels and...
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Traveled in September 2025
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Dear Ann, Thank you for your kind feedback!
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Crystal
Asked on July 20th, 2026
what time does the tour finish at the border crossing on the last day so I can arrange my transportation to Khiva?
Tour Details
Transport
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2026
  We will drop off the participants at the border at 2 PM because between 1 and 2 PM is a lunch break.
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Elaine
Asked on June 3rd, 2026
Is it too late to jump on the 11th June tour? If it is, how much in advance do I need to book?
Price / Availability
- StantripsOperator•Written June 2026
  It is late for June 11th. You should book at least two weeks before.
- E
  Elaine
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  Do you have any tours after that date?
- StantripsOperator•Written June 2026
  Yes, we have. You can check the guaranteed departure dates.
V
Vanessa
Asked on May 13th, 2026
How much is the single room surcharge? For the Darvaza Gas Crater, will I be sharing or stay in a single's yurt room? Also, how far away is the yurt away from the Crater?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- StantripsOperator•Written May 2026
  The surcharge for the single room is 70 USD, and you can select the single room option while booking. The single yurt is up to the availability of the yurts on that day. Our yurt camp is around 380 meters away from the crater.
S
Samantha
Asked on April 17th, 2026
I am very interested in this tour. I just would like some more information regarding Visa application, probability of the tour happening, if you have a physical location, where to cross the border, etc.
Tour Details
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2026
  The tour's departure is guaranteed. Regarding the visa process, we will provide the letter of invitation (LOI) approved by the State Migration Services of Turkmenistan. With this LOI, you can collect your visa at the border with other participants. The starting location is the border between Olot/Farap near Bukhara in Uzbekistan. We will create a WhatsApp group chat before the tour so the participants can connect and organise shared transfers.
C
Carlos
Asked on April 15th, 2026
How does it work with getting the visa for citizens of USA? After you provide the LOI, do we need to apply for a visa with 30-40 days in advance? Do you help us with that process?
Visa
- C
  Carlos
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  How does the covid check work at the border? If someone tests positive do you have to cancel that person's tour? Is there a refund possible in that case, or only through travel insurance?
- C
  Carlos
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  It sounds as though a 10 or 20% deposit is required immediately and another 10-20% two months prior to the tour. When and how does the rest of the payment occur? Is credit card possible for any of these payments?
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2026
  Once we provide the LOI, you do not need to apply for the visa. You can collect your visa at the border on arrival, as other participants do.
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2026
  In the event of a positive COVID-19 test, you will receive a full refund.
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2026
  You can make the deposit payment with your credit card, and the full payment will be withdrawn automatically.
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Carl
Asked on March 20th, 2026
Is it possible to do the visa on arrival? Can we get support with that?
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2026
  The visa is on arrival. We provide the visa support (a letter of invitation).
- C
  Carl
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  I would like to ask about your experience related to the visa process on arrival, if it is long and if it usually is without problem etc?
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2026
  With the letter of Invitation, it is straightforward and without problems. Most of the participants get their visa on arrival.
B
Brian
Asked on March 7th, 2026
As a single person, I would require a visa to visit Turkmenistan. How does that process work? Do you acquire the visa or am I to apply for it on my own. Also if I booked the tour and was not granted the visa, would my payment be refunded by you?
Payments
Single supplement
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2026
  We will provide the letter of Invitation (LOI) approved by the State Migration Services of Turkmenistan. With that LOI, you will collect your visa at the border. In case your LOI application is rejected, you will have a full refund.
V
Valerie
Asked on March 6th, 2026
Do I have enough time to apply for the LOI for visa? How will I get the visa?
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2026
  Yes, you do. The LOI application can result in 10 working days. We provide you with the LOI, and you can get your visa at the border.
- V
  Valerie
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  okay and is the tour running on April 2?
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2026
  Yes, it is. We have 12 participants so far.
J
Jeffrey
Asked on March 5th, 2026
I saw that you have tour package of 1/10-4/10 and 8/10-11/10. Will there be tours between these dates like 4/10-8/10?
Price / Availability
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2026
  Between those dates, there is no departure.
R
Rosemary
Asked on March 3rd, 2026
We are interested in this tour and we were wondering if you offer it the other way around, starting near the Khiva Boarder and ending at the boarder near Bukhara? We would like to go at the end of april, this year.
Tour Details
- StantripsOperator•Written March 2026
  What are the dates are you interested in? So I can change the offer.

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before November 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Stantrips. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Group Tour in Turkmenistan (part of the 5stan trip)

Itinerary

Introduction

Alat Border to Mary

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mary to Ashgabat

Included Activities

Ashgabat to Darvaza

Included Activities

Darvaza to Turkmen/Uzbek Border

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