Private Tour
13-Day Pamir Adventure: Dushanbe to Osh in a Soviet UAZ Van
Overview
Available languages
1 week 6 days
Mobile ticket
Only 2 departures from Dushanbe to Osh:
- July 14th to July 26th (sold out)
- September 10th to September 22nd
Our Pamir Highway Expedition isn’t just a tour, it’s an all-inclusive adventure through one of the world’s most remote and breathtaking regions. Unlike other tours, everything is included: meals, accommodations, tips, Wakhan Corridor and Afghan market, and an experienced English-speaking guide for a seamless journey.
We also include one of the most remote area of the Pamir (Jarty Gumbez) and URBEX explorations.
What sets us apart is our legendary UAZ Expedition van, a rugged Soviet-era vehicle customized for the challenging terrains of the Pamirs. Traveling in this iconic van adds authenticity and adventure, making every mile unforgettable.
With small groups (6 people max), personalized service, and no hidden costs, this is your chance to explore Central Asia’s wild beauty on a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Reflect, Explore & Begin
Accommodations
Overnight in a 4 stars Hotel in the city center
Dushanbe
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
Accommodations
Overnight in Kalai Khumb guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
DINNER
Dinner
Meal at local restaurant/guesthouse
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at the guesthouse
Qalaikhumb
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
Accommodations
Overnight in a guesthouse in Khorog
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Meal at local guesthouse
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at a local restaurant
DINNER
Dinner
Meal at a local guesthouse
Khorog
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
Accommodations
Overnight in Ishkashim guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Meal at the gueshouse
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at a local restaurant
DINNER
Dinner
Meal at a local guesthouse
Ishkashim
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
Accommodations
Overnight in Langar guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Meal at the local guesthouse
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at a local restaurant
DINNER
Dinner
Meal at a local guesthouse
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
Accommodations
Overnight in the Bulunkul guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Meal at a local guesthouse
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at a local guesthouse
DINNER
Dinner
Meal at a local guesthouse
Bulunkul Lake
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
Accommodations
Overnight in the Bulunkul guesthouse
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Meal at local guesthouse
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Meal at local guesthouse
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at local guesthouse
Bulunkul Lake
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
Accommodations
Overnight at the Jarty Gumbaz Hotspring guesthouse
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at a local guesthouse
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Meal at a local guesthouse
DINNER
Dinner
Meal at a local guesthouse
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
Accommodations
Overnight at a Murghab guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Meal at a local guesthouse
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at a local guesthouse
DINNER
Dinner
Meal at a local guesthouse
Murghab
Urbex the abandoned Shor-bulak Soviet Observatory, then roll into Murghab for its market and a warm guesthouse night.
Descending to Legendary Lakes
Accommodations
Overnight at Karakul lake guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Meal at a local guesthouse
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at a local guesthouse
DINNER
Dinner
Meal at a local guesthouse
Lake Karakul
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
Accommodations
Overnight at a yurt camp near Tulpar-Kul Lake
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Meal at the local guesthouse
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at a local restaurant
DINNER
Dinner
Meal at the yurt camp
Lake Tulpar-Kol
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
Accommodations
Overnight in a hotel in Osh
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at the yurt camp
LUNCH
Lunch
Meal at a local restaurant
Osh
Hike at Lenin Peak Base Camp, then cross Taldyk Pass (3,554m) and descend back to Osh.
Silk Road Heritage & Final Reflections
Osh
Visit sacred Sulaiman-Too (UNESCO), wander markets and old streets, and transfer to the airport when it’s time.
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)
Visa fees
International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Supplement for single room
Pickup points
Dushanbe Airport
Dushanbe Tajikistan
Hotel Sharq
Nisor Muhammad Street 3, Proyezd Dom 21 Dushanbe Tajikistan
Options
Pamir highway 13 days
Pickup included
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