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Tajikistan Adventure Tour

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What you will experience with your storytellers in our homeland

From the moment you begin this journey through Tajikistan’s Fan Mountains, our Silk Road Treasure Tours team is by your side — not only as guides, but as storytellers, protectors, cultural ambassadors, and companions on the trail. Every member of our team knows these mountains by heart: the hidden paths, the best angles for photography, the safest ways to cross the passes, and the quiet places where lakes shine like mirrors under the morning sun. With their care and dedication, you will experience the Fan Mountains not as a visitor, but as an honored guest.

Our team creates beauty and comfort at every step. You will arrive at mountain camps where everything is prepared for you — warm tents, fresh meals, mountain herbs for tea, and picnic tables set beside crystal blue lakes or peaceful meadows. In the villages, local families welcome our travelers by name. They prepare homemade breads, soups, and traditional dishes just for you. Shepherds wave hello as you pass, and children run to greet you with smiles. Your guides make sure you enjoy each encounter — whether it’s a visit to a village school, a stop at an artisan’s workshop, or an invitation to try your hand at woodcarving, silk weaving, or traditional cooking.

Because of our team’s deep roots in the region, you will see places that others never find — a waterfall hidden between cliffs, a mountaintop where the sunrise paints the peaks in gold, a viewpoint perfect for the most unforgettable photographs. Our storytellers bring each site to life with legends, local tales, history, archaeology, and personal stories from these mountains. As the donkeys carry your luggage from camp to camp, you walk freely, breathe deeply, and truly connect with the land, its people, and its ancient Silk Road spirit.

Throughout the journey you will feel cared for, supported, and inspired, from the first welcome to the last sunset over the mountains. Our team will make sure you feel the warmth, hospitality, and magic that Tajikistan is known for.

TOUR TYPE:

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DURATION:

8

 Days

PRICED FROM:

$4,599 per person

 

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:

$669

COUNTRIES:

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

PLACES

Samarkand, Penjikent, Ghazza, Khushtarita Valley, Chukurak Lake, Kuli Kalon, Alouddin Lake, Mutniy Lake, Iskandarkul, Penjikent, Istaravshan, Khodjand

Day 1: Samarkand – Penjikent – Ghazza

Day 2: Ghazza – Khushtarita Valley

Day 3: Khushtarita – Bory Pass – Vory – Ghazza

Day 4: Ghazza – Chukurak Lake

Day 5: Chukurak – Kuli Kalon Lakes

Day 6: Kuli Kalon – Alouddin Lake

Day 7: Alouddin – Mutniy Lake – Alouddin

Day 8: Samarkand

  • July 7–14, 2026
  • August 25–September 1, 2026

The tour is available throughout the year (except December and January)

  • May 8–15, 2027
  • June 2–9, 2027

Please Contact Us for Details

DAILY DETAILS

Day 1: Samarkand → Penjikent → Ghazza Village (Tajikistan)

Cross into Tajikistan through the Zarafshan Valley. Explore ancient Penjikent, Sarazm UNESCO site, Rudaki Museum, and enjoy traditional plov lunch with a cooking class. Continue to Ghazza village for dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.

Day 2: Ghazza → Khushtarita Valley (4 km hike)

Begin your trekking adventure through dramatic peaks. Hike to Murgobi Lake, enjoy a picnic, continue to Soya Lake and Bedak campsite. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 3: Khushtarita → Bory Pass → Vory Village → Ghazza (10 km hike)

Cross the Bory Pass (2800 m) with stunning views. Descend to Vory Village, then return to Ghazza for dinner.

Day 4: Ghazza → Chukurak Lake (12 km hike)

Trek through Zurmich Valley to beautiful Chukurak Lake. Picnic lunch and overnight camping.

Day 5:  Chukurak Lake → Kuli Kalon Lakes (8 km hike)

Climb the Chukurak Pass to reach the turquoise Kuli Kalon Lakes. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 6: Kuli Kalon Lakes → Alouddin Lake (12 km hike)

Ascend via Alauddin Pass with breathtaking mountain views. Descend to Alouddin Lake, overnight in tents.

Day 7: Alouddin Lake → Mutniy Lake → Alouddin (16 km hike)

Full-day trek to Mutniy Lake surrounded by towering peaks. Picnic lunch. Return to Alouddin Lake camp.

Day 8:  Alouddin Lake → Samarkand

$4,599 per person
$669

• Hike among the spectacular Fan Mountains
• Meet local families in mountain villages
• Enjoy hot tea, folklore shows, and home-cooked meals
• Explore ancient Penjikent and Khodjent
• Stay in tents and mountain guesthouses
• Enjoy lakeside picnics and breathtaking scenery
• Expert guides with donkey support
• Perfect for adventure lovers, families, and solo travelers

  • Uzbekistan
  • Tajikistan
  • Samarkand
  • Penjikent
  • Ghazza
  • Khushtarita Valley
  • Chukurak Lake
  • Kuli Kalon
  • Alouddin Lake
  • Mutniy Lake
  • Iskandarkul
  • Penjikent
  • Istaravshan
  • Khodjand
  • Lonely Planet Central Asia
  • Frances Wood – “The Silk Road”
  • Peter Hopkirk – “The Great Game”
  • Colin Thubron – “The Lost Heart of Asia”

• Tajikistan visa support
• Ground transportation
•  Hotel, guesthouse & tent accommodations
• All breakfasts & dinners
• All picnic lunches during trekking
• English-speaking mountain guide
• Donkey support for luggage
• Entrance fees
• Folklore show (Iskandarkul or Bukhara)
• Pre-departure package
• Cultural language mini-lessons
• Unlimited counseling

• International flights
• Consular visa fees
• Personal insurance
• Extra hotel services

Tajikistan Adventure Tour

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