Bishkek to Dushanbe Pamir Highway Adventure – 13 Days
Overview
From nomad yurts on Song Kul to the world's highest border passes and Afghanistan's Hindu Kush skyline — the ultimate 4x4 crossing of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Why You'll Love This Trip
- Sleep in a yurt beside Song Kul and Tulpar Kul lakes under a blanket of stars.
- Walk through the 800-year-old Silk Road caravanserai of Tash Rabat.
- Stand at the base camp of 7,134m Lenin Peak.
- Cross Ak-Baital Pass (4,655m) — the highest point of the Pamir Highway.
- Gaze across the Panj River at Afghanistan's Hindu Kush in the Wakhan Valley.
Itinerary
Leave the capital behind, detour to the 11th-century Burana Tower, then climb Kalmak-Ashuu Pass for your first jaw-dropping view of Song Kul — Kyrgyzstan's iconic alpine lake at 3,000m. Settle into a yurt on the shore and walk the pastures as evening light hits the water.
Accommodation
- Yurt
Special information
Altitude ~3,000m — cold nights even in summer; no mobile signal at the lake.
Inclusions and activities
Osh, Song Kul Lake, Tash Rabat, Kazarman, Tulpar Kul Lake, Karakul Lake, Alichur, Maljuran Valley, Langar, Khorog, Jizeu Valley, Kalaikhum, Dushanbe
4x4 SUV / Jeep
4 Yurt, 6 Homestay, 3 Hotel
- • Visit Burana Tower
- • Cross Kalmak-Ashuu Pass
- • Walk along Song Kul lakeshore
- • Scenic drive over Moldo-Ashuu Pass
Before you book you should know
This is a physically demanding trip: long driving days plus several hikes at altitudes of 4,000-4,800m. Solid fitness and comfort with high altitude are essential. Recommended minimum age is 16.
Upcoming departures
| Date | Seats | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | 4 seats available | USD $740 | |
| August 3, 2026 | 4 seats available | USD $740 | |
| August 17, 2026 | 4 seats available | USD $740 | |
| August 31, 2026 | 4 seats available | USD $740 | |
| September 14, 2026 | 4 seats available | USD $740 | |
| September 28, 2026 | 4 seats available | USD $740 |
Pricing
Group tour
USD $740per seatUp to 4 people