Ella Azizova
Ella Azizova is a licensed guide and tour leader with long experience in Turkmenistan. She has worked with individual travelers as well as international groups, leading tours that range from city explorations in Ashgabat to multi-day journeys across the desert and Silk Road sites.
Besides guiding, Ella also develops tour programs for AYAN Travel. This means she knows the routes not only in practice but also from the planning side — from logistics and timing to the small details that make a trip run smoothly.
Aziz Raimov
Aziz is a highly experienced tour guide based in Turkmenistan, known for his deep knowledge of the country’s history, culture, and geography. With a warm and professional approach, he has been guiding international travelers through Turkmenistan’s most iconic sites — from the UNESCO-listed ruins of Nisa and the ancient city of Merv to the surreal Darvaza gas crater and the scenic Caspian coast.
Vagif Samedov
With a background in journalism, Vagif reveals the hidden angles of Turkmenistan capturing details, perspectives, and human stories that others might miss. He is confident, calm and attentive, a brilliant organizer. His tours impress with flexibility, improvisation and friendly atmosphere.