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Dushanbe to Bishkek: The Ultimate Pamir Highway Adventure (13 Days)

Overview

Cross two countries, five 4000m+ passes and a handful of turquoise alpine lakes on the legendary Pamir Highway — from ancient fortresses to nights under nomad stars.

Start: DushanbeEnd: Bishkek
Duration13 days
Group sizeup to 4
Minimum age16 years old
Physical rating
1 peopleUSD $2,800
2 peopleUSD $1,450
3 peopleUSD $980
4 peopleUSD $750
FromUSD $740

Why You'll Love This Trip

  • Turquoise alpine lakes: Yashilkul, Bulunkul, Karakul, Tulparkul and Song Kol
  • Face-to-face views of Afghanistan along the Wakhan Corridor
  • Five high passes up to 4800m and a glacier trek at Peak Lenin
  • Nights in yurts and homestays with Pamiri and Kyrgyz nomads
  • Silk Road heritage: Yamchun Fortress and Tash-Rabat caravanserai

Itinerary

Leave Dushanbe behind and head into the mountains, stopping at the medieval Hulbuk fortress before crossing Shurobod Pass. By evening you'll reach the Panj River and catch your very first glimpse of Afghanistan on the opposite bank.

Accommodation

  • Hotel

Special information

Approx. 6-hour drive. Hotel stay with electricity and usually Wi-Fi.

Itinerary

Inclusions and activities

Destinations

Osh, Bishkek, Kalaikhum, Jizeu Village, Khorog, Langar, Bulunkul / Maljuran Valley, Alichur, Karakul Lake, Tulparkul Lake, Kazarman, Tash Rabat, Song Kol Lake

Transport

4x4 SUV

Accommodation

4 Hotel, 5 Homestay, 4 Yurt

Included activities
  • • Visit Hulbuk Palace ruins
  • • Drive over Shurobod Pass
  • • First views of Afghanistan across the Panj River
  • • Trek to the isolated Jizeu Village

Before you book you should know

This is a demanding high-altitude journey with multiple treks above 4000m and several long driving days. Some prior trekking experience and good health are strongly recommended.

Price for your date

Number of guestsPrice per person
1USD $2,800
2USD $1,450
3USD $980
4USD $750

Dates and prices

The tour runs with at least 2 participants. If the group has only 2 people, the price per person may be $100–150 higher than shown.

2027-04-12 — 2027-04-24

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-04-26 — 2027-05-08

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-05-10 — 2027-05-22

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-05-24 — 2027-06-05

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-06-07 — 2027-06-19

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-06-21 — 2027-07-03

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-07-05 — 2027-07-17

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-07-19 — 2027-07-31

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-08-02 — 2027-08-14

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-08-16 — 2027-08-28

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-08-30 — 2027-09-11

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-09-13 — 2027-09-25

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-09-27 — 2027-10-09

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-10-11 — 2027-10-23

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740

2027-10-25 — 2027-11-06

Available
4
Price per person
USD $740