Check-Ins

Great and short hike. It is pretty hard, but the view is amazing up there

No pets allowed in hostel and camp area so we didn't stay.

Actually it is a narrow muddy grass area far from the house. The facilities in the building and you should cross the road. No wifi, no toilet, no shower no nothing at camping area. We couldn't see any view because of clouds. The road is very steep.

Amazing mercado. You can find everything. Fruits, vegetables, seafood, stoves, baskets. All are cheap and good.

4 km over a good dirt road. At the end there are lots of places to camp. No facilities. Very quiet plce. No problem for 2wd.

flat huge grassy area VERY quiet and peacfull and safe stayed 2 night FREE great volcano views when clear ...national park just up the road
Parking at the entrance is on a slope ..tent camping with toilets is available there

Nice free established campsite just off the highway. Dumpster at the entrance and we got weak but usable 3G cell service. Lots of spots for vans and RVs, but this spot is especially awesome for tent campers.

Tent spots: Once you park, walk down to the river (easiest access on the north side) and walk along the banks to see all the different sites. There are quite a few spots for tents on the soft sand right by the water, tucked in and quite private among the big smooth boulders and shady trees.

Stayed 4 nights. 5 dollars a night pp. great place as said before with wifi, and facilities and super friendly owner. It's about 4 km from town, so party and staying here isn't very nice, but quiet and nature is much more available. I also got a nice discount for activities

not a overnight place anymore. since May 1st it is a day use area due to neighbors complaining about noise and rubbish.

Beautiful spot overlooking the valley. Not far from the road, but barely any traffic. Just jackals. Locals came to say hi and offer wild mushrooms. You could also drive to the top of the hill to be out of sight.

Cheap (25bol per person), friendly owners, safe bicycle storage.
Uncomfortable beds, noisy floorboards, unreliable WiFi.

Free and hidden parking next to a sauna. One hour of showering and one load for the washing mashine costs together 400 rubel. The place is open 24 hours. The parking lot is between a military checkpoint and the mentioned sauna. A few meters from the road.

They have now WiFi at the camp area too but had difficulties to connect. They wanted 40 BRL/P but were happy with 30 at the end. Sanitary block is ok

Entry is $600 ARS per one, parking for car is $100 ARS, motorbike is $50 ARS.
Opening is from 8 am to 6 pm.

Gas station Shell.
With small shop and restaurant with snacks. They also have an addition for diesel or gas.
You can stay for overnight near Shell shop/restaurant. Safe, just little bit noisy because of road.
Free clean toilets.
Accepted credit cards.

Entry for one is still 25.000 G, but they accept Argentinians pesos - it is $130 ARG. And still valid for other two ruins.
Next office is parking lot, we stay there for night. We can use toilet in office. Guard told that place is safe and he was there all night.
Closing time is with sunset, about 6:30 Pm.

Very friendly people and close to the pyramids. The place is old, but nice and clean. 50 Peso/night/person.
Pyramids were 70 Peso/person

We had some problems with our differential drive. They opened it up, refilled, gave us the Rest of the bottle and Charged us 40$ for everything. The fullsyntetic gearoil itself is allready almost 20$. The Most Important thing: we dont know a lot about cars, so I was having a look together with the mechanic. He didnt try to sell, he took half an hour to give us an honest opinion on several things and how He would handle the maintenance. He was not just looking for Profit! I can totally recommend this place.

Nice informal campsite with view on the Lake Powell.
We stopped 3 km before the Alstom point with a pick-up and slider because of the rocky road. Some 4x4 went at the end of the dirt road.
No amenities.

the price is not the same, 25b each with a bathroom (basicaly a toilet shower mixed up) shared with 5 rooms.
Plus the owner add a chemical treatment to the floor of our room that was supposed to ware off after an hour but it wasnt. Awesom smell that break your head all night.

Nice and quiet free place to camp. No cellular reception. No amenities.

Checkpoint for the receipt you got on the checkpoint near Bishkek before the tunnel. Just show it here again.

As already described. Awesome place. Mario and family, and dogs are great. Nice, chilled, well kitted out comfortable house. Lovely grounds. I came in my camper van. Although it isn't a campsite, I was able to park and sleep in the van, but use all facilities. I stayed 2 nights, and would stay again for sure. Outside town but great place to chill, and to climb Cerro Piltriquitron.

Border Iran - Turkmenistan
We arrived shortly before the border closed. Took us about 2 hours to get through.

Iran out was easy, nothing to pay. One of the officials guided us, because there are no signs. Note: You get your Carnet stamped just before the exit gate.

Turkmenistan in: you need some time and a lot of money. Customs check was very casualy. They ask, how much USD/EUR you carry. Required documents for our dogs: pet passport, health certificate + 12 USD fee per dog.
Other costs: Transit Visa with invitation letter provided: 55 USD p.p., stamp fee: 10 USD man, 14 USD women, fees for car (Toyota Landcruiser): 127 USD
We didn't get a GPS!

Drive off the tarmaq before you reach the parking and follow the grey gravel track around the ruins of the ancient city. Suitable for 2wd. Quiet place, out of sight from the road.

We paid 50,000 for 2 people/night. It was ok for a cheap room but our shower door was broken and the bathroom floor flooded as a result. Best part: secure parking!

Great little cafe on one of the squares, nice atmosphere and tables outside too. We only had coffee, hot chocolate (with Bailey’s) and carrot cake, all really good. Wish we could have tried some of the food,it all sounded delicious, and would have been a welcome break from comida típica (we had already cooked our own food). Anthony spoke pretty good English and was very nice.

Nice beach hostel, right in downtown. Parking for motos

Nice guy. Really safe and cheap, we stayed here with our daughter in our roof toptent.

This is the place to go when you want to stay near San Pedro! It's a really nice place at a small river with some bushes and a tree. Very quiet. Good access with 2WD.

NOTE: When coming from San Pedro, you have to take the road before the bridge! Maps.me shows the wrong way. The entrance is marked on iOverlander.