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.
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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