13-Day Pamir Adventure: Dushanbe to Osh in a Soviet UAZ Van
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About This Experience in Dushanbe
Why Visit Dushanbe?
Dushanbe, Tajikistan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Dushanbe provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Dushanbe
You can reach Dushanbe, Tajikistan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Airport Transfers
- Entrance fees for sites listed as part of the itinerary
- Transportation in legendary UAZ combi expedition vehicle
- Bottled water, tea, coffee.
- Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- GBAO, national park and registration Permits
- All accommodations (including Dushanbe and Osh)
What's Not Included
- Visa fees
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Supplement for single room
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Itinerary
Reflect, Explore & Begin
Arrive, meet your guide and crew, and explore...
Arrive, meet your guide and crew, and explore at your own pace (National Museum, Somoni Palace, cafés) before the road takes over.
Stretch Into Epic Landscapes & Border Beauty
Drive into the mountains via Norak Reservoir and...
Drive into the mountains via Norak Reservoir and the Silk Road-era Hulbuk Fortress near Kulob, then trace the Afghan border to Kalai Khumb.
Mysteries Along the Border
Follow the Panj River frontier, watching life unfold...
Follow the Panj River frontier, watching life unfold across the water, and finish with a traditional Pamiri dinner in Khorog.
Fortresses on the Edge of Time
Visit Khorog’s Botanical Garden and city sights, stop...
Visit Khorog’s Botanical Garden and city sights, stop at Dinosaur Rock, then overnight in Ishkashim at the gateway to Wakhan.
Into the Wakhan: Where Legends Are Born
If open, browse the Afghan market, then dive...
If open, browse the Afghan market, then dive into Wakhan: Vrang stupas, Yamchun Fortress, Bibi Fatima hot springs, and petroglyphs near Langar.
Under Asian Skies
Leave the river valley, cross Khargush Pass (4,344m),...
Leave the river valley, cross Khargush Pass (4,344m), and arrive in Bulunkul for a sky so clear it feels unreal.
The Coldest Inhabited Place in Central Asia
Acclimatize in one of Central Asia’s coldest villages,...
Acclimatize in one of Central Asia’s coldest villages, easy lake walks or a longer hike to Yashilkul, plus time with local herders.
Mountain Guardians
Explore geysers, stop at the Shakhty Cave paintings,...
Explore geysers, stop at the Shakhty Cave paintings, and scan the slopes for Marco Polo sheep and ibex; overnight in Jarty Gumbaz (hot springs).
Kyrgyz communities
Urbex the abandoned Shor-bulak Soviet Observatory, then roll...
Urbex the abandoned Shor-bulak Soviet Observatory, then roll into Murghab for its market and a warm guesthouse night.
Descending to Legendary Lakes
Cross Ak-Baital Pass (4,655m), then descend to the...
Cross Ak-Baital Pass (4,655m), then descend to the glacial expanse of Karakul Lake for shoreline walks and big silence.
Crossing Borders, Crossing Limits
Exit Tajikistan via Kyzylart Pass (4,280m), return to...
Exit Tajikistan via Kyzylart Pass (4,280m), return to Kyrgyzstan, and sleep in a yurt near Tulpar-Kul with Lenin Peak towering nearby.
The Journey Completes: Return to Civilization
Hike at Lenin Peak Base Camp, then cross...
Hike at Lenin Peak Base Camp, then cross Taldyk Pass (3,554m) and descend back to Osh.
Silk Road Heritage & Final Reflections
Visit sacred Sulaiman-Too (UNESCO), wander markets and old...
Visit sacred Sulaiman-Too (UNESCO), wander markets and old streets, and transfer to the airport when it’s time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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