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Hit of the season Tajikistan New Year Escape — 8 days / 7 nights
Celebrate New Year 2027 in Dushanbe and spend the festive holidays exploring Tajikistan. Discover the capital’s landmarks, visit Hisor Fortress and enjoy winter excursions to Safed Dara and the Varzob Valley. Stay seven nights at Baland Hotel Dushanbe 4★ with breakfast included.
ABOUT THE ROUTE
New Year in Tajikistan: Dushanbe and Winter Mountain Trips
Spend eight days discovering Tajikistan’s history, culture and mountain scenery. Explore the National Museum, admire the craftsmanship of Navruz Palace, browse Mehrgon Market for gifts and visit the historic Hisor Fortress.
Two days are dedicated to trips beyond the capital — to Safed Dara Mountain Resort and the Varzob Valley. Between excursions, enjoy free time for independent walks, shopping and relaxation, with all seven nights spent at the same hotel in Dushanbe.
On New Year’s Eve, transfers to the gala dinner and back to your hotel are included, accompanied by your guide. The festive dinner and entertainment are charged separately, with the venue, programme and price confirmed in advance.
| Accommodation | Price per person |
| Single Room | TJS 9,140 |
| Double/Twin Sharing | TJS 8,865 |
Optional Second Guide
For greater convenience, we recommend adding a second English-speaking guide so that each minivan has its own guide. This service can be quoted separately.
Programme Notes
Mountain excursions are subject to weather, road conditions and accessibility. The order of sightseeing may be adjusted to accommodate flight times, attraction opening hours and holiday schedules.
Visa Assistance & Invitation Letter
- Our group visa processing rate is USD 80 per person (standard individual rate: USD 100 per person).
- A decision is usually received within 7–10 working days. Visa approval remains subject to the relevant authorities.
- When booking the tour with us, we provide an invitation letter issued by our company free of charge. The standard standalone fee is USD 100 per letter.
Documents required for the visa application:
- Passport copy.
- Passport-style photograph.
- Proof of travel, such as a flight reservation or confirmed tour booking.
TRIP PROGRAMME
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival at Dushanbe International Airport, where your English-speaking guide will welcome the group. Private transfer to Baland Hotel Dushanbe for check-in, subject to the hotel’s standard check-in time.
Explore the capital on a guided city tour, visiting Rudaki Park, the Ismoil Somoni Monument, Flag Square and the National Museum of Tajikistan. Enjoy an introduction to the country’s history, culture and main landmarks.
The sightseeing schedule will be adjusted to the flight arrival time. If necessary, the museum visit will be moved to another sightseeing day.
Overnight in Dushanbe.
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by departure for Hisor.
Discover the historic Hisor Fortress and its surrounding complex with your guide, then continue with a short tour of Hisor town for a glimpse of local life.
Return to Dushanbe. Your guide can assist with choosing a restaurant for lunch or dinner.
Overnight in Dushanbe.
After breakfast, depart for Safed Dara Mountain Resort for a day in the mountains.
Enjoy the winter scenery and free time for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and other activities, subject to snow conditions and resort operations.
All resort activities, equipment rental, lift passes and instructor services are payable separately and are not included in the package price.
Return to Dushanbe.
Overnight in Dushanbe.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Mehrgon Market to browse local products and shop for gifts and souvenirs. Continue to Navruz Palace to discover its ornate interiors and traditional craftsmanship, followed by a visit to the Independence Monument and its surrounding square.
An optional visit to Dushanbe’s main mosque can be arranged, subject to visitor access and prayer times. Appropriate modest clothing is required.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Dushanbe.
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the morning and afternoon at leisure to relax, explore independently or prepare for the evening celebrations.
In the evening, meet your guide at the hotel for a private transfer to the New Year Gala Dinner venue. Celebrate the arrival of 2027 with a festive dinner and the venue’s entertainment programme.
Return transfer to the hotel after the celebration is included.
The gala dinner venue, menu, entertainment programme and price are subject to separate confirmation.
Overnight in Dushanbe.
Breakfast at the hotel.
A full day at leisure to rest after the New Year celebrations or explore the city independently. Holiday opening hours may apply at attractions, shops and restaurants.
No guide or vehicle services are included on this day.
Overnight in Dushanbe.
After breakfast, depart for a scenic excursion to Varzob Valley.
Enjoy the mountain landscapes, with stops for photographs and short walks in accessible areas. Snow-covered scenery will depend on weather conditions. Your guide can assist with arranging lunch at a local restaurant, payable separately.
The route and stops will be selected according to road and weather conditions.
Return to Dushanbe.
Overnight in Dushanbe.
Breakfast at the hotel, subject to departure time. Check-out and private transfer to Dushanbe International Airport for your onward flight.
The order and content of days may be adjusted to departure dates and weather.
CONDITIONS
What’s included
- Seven nights’ accommodation for 25 guests: 24 guests sharing 12 double/twin rooms and 1 guest in a single room.
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- Airport meet-and-greet and arrival/departure transfers according to the group’s flight schedule.
- Private transportation in two minivans for the scheduled programme, normally from 09:00 to 18:00, excluding 01 January.
- Late Evening round-trip transportation for the New Year Gala Dinner on 31 December, including the return after the celebration.
- One English-speaking guide for the scheduled programme, normally from 09:00 to 18:00, excluding 01 January.
- Guide accompaniment for the New Year’s Eve transfers on 31 December.
- Assistance from the guide with arranging lunches and dinners; meal costs are payable separately.
- Entrance tickets to Hisor Fortress, the National Museum of Tajikistan and Navruz Palace.
- Driver services, fuel, parking and applicable road charges for the included programme.
What’s not included
- International flights and visa-related costs.
- Lunches, dinners and beverages other than the included hotel breakfasts.
- New Year Gala Dinner and entertainment charges, pending separate quotation.
- Safed Dara activities, lift passes, equipment rental and instructor services.
- Entrance fees and activities not specifically listed as included.
- Guide and transportation services on 01 January.
- Additional guide or vehicle hours beyond the included service schedule, except for the specified airport transfers and New Year’s Eve arrangements.
- Early check-in, late check-out and room upgrades.
- Travel insurance, personal expenses and gratuities.
- A second English-speaking guide.
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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