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I was looking forward to the chance to see Turkmenistan and my experiences there did not disappoint. Our guide, Merdan, through StanTrips, made everything smooth and really worked hard to enable our hopes of seeing the countryside and rural places happen. We were able to learn a lot of history, experience beautiful nature, and interact with kind local people during our travels. If you would like to visit Turkmenistan I can highly recommend Merdan as a great guide!
I was looking forward to the chance to see Turkmenistan and my experiences there did not disappoint. Our guide, Merdan, through StanTrips, made everything smooth and really worked hard to enable our hopes of seeing the countryside and rural places happen. We were able to learn a lot of history, experience beautiful nature, and interact with kind local people during our travels. If you would like to visit Turkmenistan I can highly recommend Merdan as a great guide!
We are a group of 4 travelling through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. From the planning phase until the end of the trip, everything went very smoothly. Hudaikuli was coordinating and supporting the entire planning of the trip. He was very responsive and communication with him was a breeze. We have difficult dietary requirements since one of us is a religious vegetarian while my wife and I can't take mutton but prefer chicken. We were very worried that we would be having issues with food especially on the last leg where we would be spending a night in the Karakum desert which includes bbq dinner. Hudaikuli reassured us that everything would be fine and taken care of. Indeed, true to his words, we did not have any difficulties with food through the entire journey.Land border crossing from country to country was not difficult but quite a hassle if you have heavy, big luggage since many involve walking through stretches unpaved roads where you can't quite drag your luggage. It is indeed necessary to prepare plenty of small notes (USD) to board shuttle/bus through the no-man's land (in between two borders). We were most anxious with the border crossing from Uzbekistan into Turkmenistan. However, our guide Mamijik (Max) was extremely helpful and supported us through the border procedures. it ended up in a breeze and we are extremely thankful to him. Max was a fantastic guide. He was with us throughout the entire journey through Turkmenistan. We were also very lucky to be able to participate in the grand and colorful Nowruz celebration organized by the Turkmen government. Another big shout out to our guide in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Rifat. Rifat is great in what he does and was extremely flexible to meet our needs (above and beyond). We had a great trip, seen the mountains, lakes, super scenic views, snow, heat, desert, culture and food. Most important, all the friendly people that we have met along they way including strangers and super friendly (but curious) children. My special thanks to three guys, Hudaikuli, Max and Rifat for making our trip super memorable and smooth. I strongly recommend Stantrips, if anyone plans to visit the Stan countries.
Amazing tour of Turkmenistan thanks to my guide Merdan. We explored Mary, the ancient ruins of Merv, Ashgabat and the Darvaza gas crater in the desert. Everything was perfectly organized and it was a really beautiful and unique experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit Turkmenistan and discover such a fascinating and unusual country. Thanks again to Merdan and Asiantrips for the professionalism and kindness!
We travelled to Turkmenistan in late December and used Stantrips to organise our entire journey. It was, without question, one of the most seamless, professional and genuinely memorable travel experiences we have ever had.From the moment we arrived in Ashgabat, everything ran flawlessly. Our Ashgabat driver, Rovshen, was exceptional. Always punctual, calm, and impeccably professional, he navigated the city with ease and made every transfer smooth and stress-free.Our journey to the Darvaza Gas Crater and onward toward the Uzbekistan border was handled by our incredible Jeep drivers, Muhammet and Berdimurat. These men were not only highly skilled drivers but deeply trustworthy. Travelling through remote desert terrain requires confidence in the people behind the wheel, and we felt completely safe at all times. They delivered us to the Gates of Hell and to the border safely and efficiently, with warmth and quiet competence throughout.However, the true standout of our entire trip was our tour guide, Merdan. Merdan is, quite simply, the best tour guide we have ever had anywhere in the world. He went far beyond the role of a guide. He became a genuine companion and friend during our time in Turkmenistan. His knowledge of the country, culture and history was outstanding, but what truly set him apart was his care, initiative and attention to detail. He helped us change money, guided us to exceptional and truly authentic local restaurants that we never would have found ourselves, and anticipated our needs before we even had to ask. On top of all of this, Merdan was like having a personal professional photographer with us at all times. He took the most incredible photos, with an eye for composition, lighting and storytelling that rivalled any professional shoot. The memories he captured for us are priceless.Most importantly, Merdan made us feel welcome, comfortable and genuinely connected to Turkmenistan. He has a rare ability to balance professionalism with warmth and humour, and by the end of the trip, he truly felt like a friend rather than a guide.If you are travelling to Turkmenistan and booking with Stantrips, do everything you can to have Merdan as your guide. If you get any tour guide in Turkmenistan, it has to be him.We cannot recommend Stantrips highly enough. Their team, their drivers, and especially their guides operate at an exceptional level. This is a company that clearly cares deeply about delivering meaningful, authentic and high-quality travel experiences. Turkmenistan is not the easiest destination to visit, and Stantrips made it effortless and unforgettable.Thank you for an extraordinary journey.Hayley, Graham and Marlene.
Travelled to Turkmenistan with 2 friends for 9 days where we travelled around the country by car and plane. Stantrips was a professional, helpful and reliable tour partner that made us a good itinerary to make our trip memorable. Throughout the journey we had the perfect guide with Merdan. He had a lot of knowledge about the different sites we visited and was helpful, funny and a really good companion to have along our trip. Thank you all for the unforgettable days in this nice and interesting country.
Every thing was OK - Before the trip : the price was competitif and the inscription easy to do by internet - During the trip : programme respected, hotels, yourte, bus, SUV very confortables, Merdan was a guide présent, nice and professionnal. Very intéressant country !- After the trip : we were sad to leave each others
A beautifully organized 5-day tour to Darvaza and Ashgabat! The Olympia hotel was fantastic and our guide Merdan was more than professional and helpful in making our stay a memorable experience. I learned a lot about this wonderful country, its history, and people. Dear Merdan, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your time, efforts and expertise while showing us your city and the gas crater! In brief, A+ experience!
We enjoyed every minute of this tour. We were looked after from the moment we stepped off the plane right up to the taxi back to the airport. Hudaikuli and his driver were a pleasure to be with and it was invaluable to have not just a comprehensive tour of the city but also knowledge of the best places to eat. We felt very looked after for the whole time, which was helpful in an unfamiliar country and the memory of the tour will be unforgettable. A really memorable experience from a highly professional and likeable team.
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We are a travel company based in Turkmenistan called "Aziýanyň Merjeni" and we have operated under the brand name Stantrips since 2019. Our team consists of highly experienced professionals who have been welcoming tourists for over 10 years. We organize various tours throughout the year, catering to the needs of solo travellers, as well as large groups. Our tours cover historical sites, natural wonders, and modern cities in Central Asia countries and Iran.
As a local agency, we take advantage of our in-depth knowledge of the region to provide an exceptional travel experience to our clients. We specialize in customizing travel experiences based on our client's interests and budget. We work with our clients to create a personalized itinerary that is tailored to their needs.See more
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