TOURS ACROSS CENTRAL ASIA TOURS ACROSS CENTRAL ASIA — from the Pamirs to Samarkand

Bespoke tours across Central Asia and the Silk Road

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan — turnkey tours across Central Asia by a local team in Dushanbe.

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  • 1,500+ travellers
  • 5 years on the ground
  • International expo participant
Destinations

Where to go

Five countries of Central Asia — from the Pamir peaks to the Silk Road cities. We are here, on the ground, and know every route.

Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan

Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva — the heart of the Silk Road and great architecture.

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Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan

Charyn Canyon, the steppes and Almaty — vast spaces and contrasts.

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Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyzstan

Issyk-Kul, mountain jailoo and nomadic culture at the foot of the Tian Shan.

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Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan

The Darvaza gas crater, Ashgabat and ancient Merv — a rare destination.

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THE LIVING SILK ROAD

Cities, crafts and hospitality

From the turquoise domes of Samarkand to the quiet courtyards of Bukhara — the Silk Road lives on in crafts, bazaars and chaikhanas. We show it from the inside, like locals.

  • 01 Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva — open-air museum cities
  • 02 Living crafts: ceramics, silk, chasing and suzani
  • 03 Chaikhana, plov and Eastern bazaars — genuine hospitality
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Tours

Popular tours

Ready-made routes across Central Asia — from short trips to the great Silk Road. Any tour can be tailored to you.

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02 Hissar Fortress Half-Day Tour
1 day

Hissar Fortress Half-Day Tour

  • Duration: 09:00–14:00
  • Price: per vehicle
  • Guide: Russian- and English-speaking
5.0
from 17,360 ₽ ≈ $ 210
03 Dushanbe Tour
5 days / 4 nights

Dushanbe Tour

  • The main sights of Dushanbe and the National Museum
  • Hisor Fortress, Gulzor village and Mehrgon market
5.0
from 113,510 ₽ ≈ $ 1372
04 Dushanbe City Tour
1 day

Dushanbe City Tour

  • The history, culture and modern architecture of Dushanbe with a local guide
5.0
from 13,450 ₽ ≈ $ 162
05 Silk Road Journey
3 days / 2 nights

Silk Road Journey

  • Ancient Penjikent, legendary Samarkand and the great monuments of the Silk Road
5.0
from 53,169 ₽ ≈ $ 643
06 Pamir Journey: Dushanbe – Kalaikhum – Surroundings
6 days / 5 nights

Pamir Journey: Dushanbe – Kalaikhum – Surroundings

  • Hisor Fortress and the atmosphere of the capital
  • Pamir roads, the Panj river and mountain villages
5.0
from 116,558 ₽ ≈ $ 1409
07 Dushanbe Walking Tour

Dushanbe Walking Tour

  • Duration: 09:00–12:00
  • Guide: Russian- and English-speaking
  • Type: walking tour
5.0
from 2,066 ₽ ≈ $ 25
08 Discover Tajikistan Tour
6 days / 5 nights

Discover Tajikistan Tour

  • Dushanbe, the Fann Mountains and Lake Iskanderkul — a vivid introduction to Tajikistan.
5.0
from 118,262 ₽ ≈ $ 1430
09 Grand Tajikistan Tour
8 days / 7 nights

Grand Tajikistan Tour

  • A rich journey across Tajikistan with ancient cities, mountain lakes, eastern bazaars and the country's main cultural landmarks.
5.0
from 95,079 ₽ ≈ $ 1150
10 Tajikistan Highlights Tour
6 days / 5 nights

Tajikistan Highlights Tour

  • Dushanbe's main sights
  • Hisor, Nurek and Hulbuk
  • The Fann Mountains and Lake Iskanderkul
5.0
from 134,490 ₽ ≈ $ 1626
11 Pamir Highway Adventure
9 days / 8 nights

Pamir Highway Adventure

  • The legendary Pamir Highway
  • The Wakhan and Bartang valleys
  • Karakul, Yashilkul and Bulunkul
  • Overnights in traditional Pamiri houses
5.0
from 92,185 ₽ ≈ $ 1 115
12 The Complete Dushanbe Experience
6 days / 5 nights

The Complete Dushanbe Experience

  • History, culture, nature and local life
5.0
from 48,400 ₽ ≈ $ 585
LOCAL OPERATOR

Hospitality as a craft

We don’t resell other people’s tours. Sayohat is a local tour operator and DMC: our own contracts, our own guides, our own transport, and a coordinator who is always in touch.

5 years on the ground
1 500+ travellers
100+ reviews
5 countries
Dushanbe our office
The Sayohat Travel team in Dushanbe
Farrukh — guide · Nigina — coordinator The Sayohat Travel team in Dushanbe
  • 01
    Direct contracts

    Hotels, guides and transport under our own agreements, no chain of middlemen.

  • 02
    Own guides and transport

    A team on the ground in five countries of the region, not random contractors.

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    Coordinator 24/7

    One person runs your trip from enquiry to your return home.

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    No middlemen

    Honest, transparent pricing — you pay for the route, not for markups.

NATURE

What people come for

Mountains, lakes and canyons of the region — routes to the places people keep coming back to.

Fann Mountains 01
Fann Mountains

Turquoise lakes and granite peaks in south-western Tajikistan.

Iskanderkul 02
Iskanderkul

A legendary mountain lake named after Alexander the Great.

Pamir 03
Pamir

The “Roof of the World” and the famous Pamir Highway through the highlands.

Issyk-Kul 04
Issyk-Kul

Kyrgyzstan’s warm mountain sea framed by the Tian Shan ranges.

Charyn Canyon 05
Charyn Canyon

The little brother of the Grand Canyon in Kazakhstan’s scorched steppes.

FORMATS

How to travel

Choose the format of your trip — we’ll build the route, hotels and logistics around you.

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Guided tours

Silk Road cities with a guide — Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Dushanbe.

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Group tours

Fixed dates and like-minded company at a fixed price.

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Private tours

A route built around you: dates, pace and comfort level are your choice.

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Combined

Several countries in one trip along the ancient Silk Road.

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Culinary

Plov, bazaars and home kitchens — the real taste of Central Asia.

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Trekking u0026 active

Hikes, passes and nights in the Pamir and Tian Shan mountains.

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FOR BUSINESS · MICE

Corporate u0026 business travel

Conferences, team-building, corporate trips and expos — organised turnkey: venues, logistics and a cultural programme on the ground.

01 Conferences
02 Team-building
03 Expos
04 Incentive tours
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An incentive for 120 people in Samarkand
An incentive for 120 people in Samarkand

We built a turnkey programme in 18 days — venue, logistics, guide and a cultural evening.

SERVICES

Everything for your trip

We’ll handle all the logistics — from visas and tickets to transfers and insurance. One local team instead of a chain of middlemen.

Everything for your trip
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    Flights

    We’ll find convenient connections and fares to Central Asian cities.

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    Hotel booking

    From boutique guesthouses to 5★ — vetted options in every city.

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    Airport transfer

    A meet-and-greet and a comfortable transfer to and from the airport.

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    Insurance

    A medical policy for the whole route with clear coverage.

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    Private guide

    A licensed guide who knows every pass and legend.

REVIEWS · GUESTBOOK

What travellers say

Real impressions from travellers who trusted us with their Silk Road journey.

Anna Levchenko
The best trip of our lives. The Sayohat team thought of every detail — from the airport pickup in Dushanbe to sunsets over the Pamirs. We simply enjoyed ourselves while everything else was taken care of for us.
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Anna Levchenko, Moscow

The Pamir Highway is another planet. Our guide Farrukh knew every pass and every legend. The vehicles were reliable and the guesthouse stays were heartfelt.

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Dmitry Sokolov Saint Petersburg

Samarkand exceeded all expectations. The Registan at dawn gave us goosebumps. Transfers, hotels and the guide worked flawlessly, without a single hitch.

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Ekaterina Morozova Kazan

They processed our enquiry within an hour and sent a transparent quote. You can feel a local team on the ground, not middlemen adding markups.

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Igor Vasiliev Yekaterinburg
BLOG

Central Asia guides

Routes, visas, seasons and practical tips from a local team — to plan your trip without the hassle.

Holidays in Tajikistan: Where to Go and Which Season to Choose
Seasons

Holidays in Tajikistan: Where to Go and Which Season to Choose

21 August · 12 min
The Fann Mountains in Tajikistan: A Complete Travel Guide
Routes

The Fann Mountains in Tajikistan: A Complete Travel Guide

10 August · 15 min
When to visit Tajikistan
Seasons

When to visit Tajikistan

12 June · 5 min
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