Essence of Fann Mountains Tour

TTJ103: 7 Days Private Tour of Dushanbe - Iskanderkul - Alauddin - Penjikent - Seven Lakes - Penjikent - Dushanbe
Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 3 to 5-star hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
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Day 1 Airport pick-up, Dushanbe half-day city tour
Welcome to the Roof of the World - Tajikistan! Our guide and the driver will wait for you in advance at the airport and then lead you to the hotel for check-in. After having a lunch in a traditional restaurant, we will start the luxury Tajikistan tours to explore Dushanbe. The first stop is the National Museum of Antiquities where the famous Sleeping Buddha is located. Then we will spend some leisure time at the Botanical Garden and finally enjoy a panoramic view of the city in Victory Park. At last, send you back to the hotel.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Dushanbe Hotel
Day 2 Dushanbe city tour with Hisor Fortress
After breakfast, our guide will lead you to Hisor Fortress. In the past thousands of years, it has been rebuilt, renovated and expanded for several times. The Hisor Town next to it used to be a main stop of the ancient Silk Road. Afterwards, we will head to the Rudaki Park to stroll along the quiet green trail. Around the park are many scenic spots in Dushanbe. We will pass by and take photos at National Library, White House, National state seal, House of parliament, Statue of Ismoil Somoni, Ministry of Inner Affairs and the 165-meter-high (541-foot-high) Dushanbe Flagpole. After lunch, we will explore the National Museum and the majestic modern architecture Navruz Palace. The last stop of today is the interesting Asian Bazaar. After the tour, we will offer you the traditional Tajik food as dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Dushanbe Hotel
Day 3 Drive 3h to Iskanderkul Lake
Today, the guide will escort you to explore the alpine lake Iskanderkul Lake situated in the Fann Mountains. It was a quite well-known scenic area and sanatorium in former Soviet-era. We will drive 3 hours via Anzob pass at the altitude of 3,372 meters (11,063 feet) to get there. Then hike for 40 minutes to watch the Iskanderkul Waterfall with a height of 43 meters (141 feet). Along the way, we will pass by Snake Lake. Then, back to Iskanderkul Lake for lunch. In the afternoon, you can enjoy the free time to wander around the lake, have a lake tour by boat on your own account or ask the guide to take you to hike around.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Iskanderkul Guesthouse
Day 4 Drive through Alauddin Lakes, Penjikent half-day city tour
We will leave for Penjikent by 5 hours' drive with a stopover at Zarafshan valley and Alauddin Lakes, enjoying the splendid scenery all the way. After arrival, we will have lunch first. Then start today's luxury Tajikistan tours at the UNESCO world heritage site - Sarazm. Afterwards, we will drive to Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki and ruins of ancient Penjikent which was a commercial city on the Silk Road. Finally, we will head to explore the local bazaar. Stay in a local hotel tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Umariyon Hotel
Day 5 Seven Lakes discovery
Today, we will take the car to Seven Lakes like the turquoise gems embedded in the Fann Mountains. After 1.5 hours, we will arrive at the 4th lake and start a 1.5 hours' hiking tour in the surrounding village. You will have a general understanding of the local life under the introduction of the guide. Then continue to drive to the 6th lake. After getting off, we will also hike for a while to tour the 7th lake. At noon, we will have a lunch and then return to Penjikent.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Umariyon Hotel
Day 6 Drive 5h back to Dushanbe
We are going to drive pass Anzob pass and tunnel of Isticlol to return to Dushanbe. After arrival and having lunch, you can spend the rest day as you like.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Dushanbe Hotel
Day 7 Airport see-off
Our luxury holiday ends today. The guide and the driver will transfer you to the airport on time and see you off.

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 Travelers4-5 Travelers
Year RoundUSD2189 USD1970USD1539 USD1385
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English speaking guides as itinerary specifices
  • Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles
  • Entrance fees for mentioned museums
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • 1-liter bottled water per day per person
Price Excludes
  • International flights into and out Tajikistan
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tajikistan visa fee
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