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Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by alarencontredumonde « Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:25 am
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Attachment(s) by steven » Mon May 18, 2015 11:52 am

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The comment section on the Caspian Sea ferry article was getting out of hand and has been closed. Please post all updates and questions regarding...

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Just wanted to share our wonderful journey between Baku and Turkmenbashi.

Before leaving, we met 2 others travellers to share the journey. 4th of...
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Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:25 am
Flights between Stans

Last post by steven « Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:09 pm
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by FRT15 » Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:25 pm

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I am just doing some research on flights between these countries and the prices seem high to me. Are there any specific airlines people use to find...

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There are few cheap flights like in Europe or Asia. Exceptions are in Kazakhstan with new cheap flights company and Bishkek - Osh flights. Everything...

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Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:09 pm
Bus from Urumqi (China) to Almaty (Kazakhstan)

Last post by BakuBound « Mon Jun 03, 2019 11:50 am
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by suniggurath » Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:19 am

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I live in China, Xian. So today I have been told that to buy a train ticket from Urumqi to Almaty, I need to buy it directly in Urumqi... which...

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Don't waste your time! You cannot buy tickets to Almaty on 12306.cn.

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Mon Jun 03, 2019 11:50 am
Buying a camper van in China

Last post by Swery « Mon May 13, 2019 2:51 am
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by Stokiestu » Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:45 am

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Hi
Has anyone had the experience of buying a camper van in China and driving it back to Europe? Is this even possible?

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Only read the above today.
if it is still relevant, we (a couple from New Zealand), traveled for 9 months from Europe along part of the Silk Road...

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Mon May 13, 2019 2:51 am
Renting a RV/camper van in Almaty?

Last post by saule « Sat May 04, 2019 1:51 am
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by charlotlot » Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:20 pm

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Hi everyone!

My boyfriend and I (Dutch) are planning to travel in Kazakhstan in May. We want to take a roadtrip from Almaty to the Singing Dunes,...

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Just had a chat with the company. Currently rental is not available. They sold remaining camper vans. The service should be available in the future.

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Sat May 04, 2019 1:51 am
Flight booking websites: cancellation times

Last post by bwv812 « Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:19 pm
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by nielba » Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:39 pm

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im not sure this is the right place but yeah, i will try..

so, basically i was looking for 100% reliable websites for booking and later cancelling...

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Sorry, I just remember 3 days not being long enough for you. Obviously most people find it relatively easy to make fake bookings, but they're...
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Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:19 pm
International Bus Terminal in Ashgabat; location change for marshutkas in Konye Urgench

Last post by SHappe « Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:14 am

by SHappe » Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:14 am

Hi,
I just thought I'd do a quick post about the International Bus Terminal in Ashgabat as well as for Konye Urgench/Dashoguz.

The International Bus...

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Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:14 am
Bus from Tehran to Yerevan

Last post by steven « Mon Mar 04, 2019 10:09 am
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by ruudvansleeuwen » Sun Mar 03, 2019 12:20 pm

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Hello everybody,

After visiting Kazachstan, Kyrgistan and Uzbekistan last year, we plan to visit Iran, Armenia and Georgia this summer.

We read...

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Phone numbers and more info can be found here:

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Mon Mar 04, 2019 10:09 am
Bandar Lengeh - Dubai ferry: Q&A and reports

Last post by Corni « Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:12 pm
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by Manolo » Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:28 am

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Bandar Lengeh - Dubai ferry

After what we read about the ferry from Bandar Lengeh to Dubai we expected it to be more difficult but in fact it was...

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Hello!

We crossed the Persian Gulf on Thursday, the 24th of January 2019 with the ferry from Dubai to Bandar Lengeh.

We bought the tickets...

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Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:12 pm
Campervan in Aserbaidschan

Last post by Elli11_6 « Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:14 pm

by Elli11_6 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:14 pm

Hey,
is there someone who knows where in Aserbaidschan/Armenia or Georgia we could rent a Campervan?

Thank you very much, Elli

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Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:14 pm
India-Iran

Last post by Lovetheworld « Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:40 am
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by lucca12345 » Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:14 am

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Hello Caravanistunners!

I travelled to India overland through Central Asia, Pakistan and China. In India I met a friend and I want to do the same...

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Well you would not be the first to go around Pakistan by ship. I heard of it before. Lot of hassle with the shipping, but people have done it, at...

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Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:40 am
Korday to Shymkent bus

Last post by Gareth « Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:50 pm
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by Gareth » Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:54 am

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Hi,

I’m currently in Bishkek. I’ll be heading to Shymkent later in the week. I can see 2 ways of getting there for me. One is a minibus to the more...

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Thanks mate. Made it to Western Bus Station earlier. Got a ticket on a night-bus leaving at 9.30 pm later in week. 8-hour journey, give or take....

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Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:50 pm
Tashkent -> Bishkek options

Last post by steven « Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:22 am
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by sammieibr » Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:30 am

Hello all!

Is there a bus/mashrutka/shared taxi option from Tashkent to Bishkek? If so, how much time does it take and cost?

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Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:22 am
Astana - Olgii by bus or shared taxi

Last post by Brunoc38 « Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:30 pm

by Brunoc38 » Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:30 pm

Hei,
Here some Information about the trip Astana -> Olgii,
We took first a bus from Astana (bus station, come at least 2h in advance if you want...

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Fri Jun 29, 2018 3:30 pm
contacting ferry people in Baku/Alat

Last post by bwv812 « Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:13 am
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by Rioesmarex » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:14 am

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Maybe a dumb question from someone who is NOT tech savvy.
Nearly all the posts talk about leaving you phone number with shipping company/port...

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If your phone is unlocked it should be as simple as buying a local SIM and inserting it. Locals aren't going to pay steep charges to call/text a...

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Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:13 am
Iran to UAE by Ferry: Q&A and updates

Last post by georgestravelsasia « Fri Dec 29, 2017 5:01 pm
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by funkyboots » Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:58 pm

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I'm posting details of the ferry from UAE to Iran... I couldn't find much up to date info online, about where to get the ticket, so this might be...

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I thought it'd be good to mention something I found out in my research for people intending on travelling from Iran to UAE and onwards to Oman.

So...
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Fri Dec 29, 2017 5:01 pm
Khasab-Bandar Abbas ferry

Last post by Ewcyna « Sat Nov 25, 2017 7:41 am
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by s1362083 » Mon Feb 27, 2017 4:11 pm

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Hello,

I am planning on riding from Ras Al Khaimah to Khasab in September and then take the ferry to Iran. I understand that it is quite new so...

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I got it confirmed from NFC ferry operator in Oman that the ferries to Iran had been suspended. Unfortunately!
That would be good to update the map.

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Sat Nov 25, 2017 7:41 am
Somon Airlines

Last post by seysearles « Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:25 am

by seysearles » Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:25 am

Just heads up based on our experiences regarding Somon Airlines. Contact the airline 24hrs prior to departure to confirm that the flight is in fact...

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Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:25 am
Urgench airport to Khiva at night?

Last post by Davey « Fri Aug 04, 2017 6:22 pm
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by jennifer » Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:22 am

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I fly into Tashkent on July 1, but my destination is Khiva, since I am actually eastbound on this trip. There is a flight to Urgench that lands at...

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It will take at least an hour or more to get out of the airport with the passport control and declaration, but there are taxi's waiting there. My...

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Fri Aug 04, 2017 6:22 pm
Hitch hiking in central asia

Last post by Celiou.g « Tue May 16, 2017 9:51 am
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by Herbrandt » Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:43 am

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Anyone tried hitchhiking in Central Asia?

I was wondering whether it is a good means of travelling. I can imagine that, for example, in Kazakhstan...

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Ok that's good to know i only saw costs for trains and private car, i couldnt see anything about share taxi, i will look further.
thank you

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Tue May 16, 2017 9:51 am
Black Sea Ferries Q&A

Last post by steven « Fri May 12, 2017 9:39 am
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by gillijellybean » Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:00 pm

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Hi,
After much research I have a ferry service that appears to have started last year that takes passengers from Burgas to Batumi. The company is...

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A forum topic to keep track of which ferry destinations are currently operating and which are not.

All information about Black Sea ferries is...

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Fri May 12, 2017 9:39 am
from baku to astana with two checked bags, which airline to choose

Last post by dessenior « Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:47 am
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by johnbian8308 » Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:36 am

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hello, i was planning on taking a flight from baku to almaty later this year. however, i have two heavy checked bags and air astana charges per kilo...

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Air Astana gives you 23kgs baggage allowance per person. That's quite a lot, are you sure you need more than that?

To be honest in that region I...

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Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:47 am
Ferry Iran - Kuwait

Last post by steven « Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:42 am

by steven » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:42 am

I got this question via e-mail:

Hello Steven,

I'm just wondering if, to the best of your knowledge, your website
information is up to date on the...

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Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:42 am
Caspian Sea Ferry Q&A [archive]

Last post by steven « Mon May 18, 2015 11:54 am
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by Jeremyreed » Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:39 pm

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Have looked on the site but can see no mention of boats from Baku to Aytrau.
I am cycling from the UK to Australia starting next March 2014. Am...

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Topic closed. All updates and questions on the Caspian Sea ferry go here:
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