Bespoke route · Tajikistan

Tajikistan: The Capital and the Mountains — 4 days / 3 nights

Discover the cultural and natural highlights of Tajikistan. Explore the elegant capital Dushanbe, visit the ancient Hisor Fortress and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery of the Varzob Valley — one of the country's most popular places to relax.

5.0 (33) · Google / Tripadvisor
DURATION4 days / 3 nights
COUNTRYTajikistan
TOUR TYPEActive / trekking
ABOUT THE ROUTE

A sightseeing route through Dushanbe and its surroundings

This four-day sightseeing tour of Dushanbe and its surroundings is ideal for a first acquaintance with Tajikistan. The route combines the cultural landmarks of the capital, the historic Hisor Fortress and the scenic Varzob Valley.

Over a few days you will see Independence Square, Rudaki Park, the National Museum of Tajikistan, the Kohi Navruz palace, the ancient monuments of Hisor and the mountain landscapes of Varzob. The programme also includes a visit to Mehrgon market, where you can discover local produce, spices and the traditional atmosphere of the city.

Price

The price is quoted per person:

2 travellers — 650 USD per person
10 travellers — 259 USD per person
20 travellers — 235 USD per person

TRIP PROGRAMME

Day-by-day itinerary

01

Meeting at Dushanbe International Airport.

The start of your acquaintance with the capital.

The programme includes:

The Ismoil Somoni Monument
Rudaki Park
The National Library
The National Flagpole
Independence Square
The Kohi Navruz palace — exterior viewing
The National Museum of Tajikistan

Overnight in Dushanbe.

02

Breakfast at the hotel.

A trip to Hisor — one of the most important historical sites in Tajikistan.

The programme includes:

The Hisor Fortress
The ancient madrasah complex
The historical museum
The remains of the caravanserai

Return to Dushanbe.

Free time in the evening.

Overnight in Dushanbe.

03

Breakfast at the hotel.

A trip to the scenic Varzob Valley, located north of Dushanbe.

The programme includes:

The Varzob Gorge
Scenic mountain viewpoints
Local recreation areas
Natural springs
The Varzob caves

Enjoy the fresh mountain air, beautiful scenery and excellent photo opportunities.

Return to Dushanbe.

Overnight in Dushanbe.

04

Breakfast at the hotel.

A visit to Mehrgon Bazaar, where you can experience local life and buy souvenirs, spices, dried fruit and traditional produce.

Transfer to Dushanbe International Airport.

End of the tour.

The order and content of days may be adjusted to departure dates and weather.

CONDITIONS

What’s included

  • Meet and greet at Dushanbe International Airport
  • Professional English- or Russian-speaking guide
  • 3 nights of accommodation with breakfast
  • Private transport throughout the tour
  • Professional driver services
  • Entrance tickets as per the programme
  • 1 litre of mineral water per person per day
  • Airport transfers
  • All local taxes and tourist fees
  • 24/7 local support

What’s not included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Early check-in / late check-out
  • Gratuities for the guide and driver
TRAVELLER REVIEWS

How it went

AL
Anna Levchenko, Moscow
★★★★★

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.

DS
Dmitry Sokolov, Saint Petersburg
★★★★★

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.

EM
Ekaterina Morozova, Kazan
★★★★★

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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