Exploration to the North of Tajikistan

TTJ102: 9 Days Private Tour of Dushanbe - Iskanderkul - Alauddin Lakes - Penjikent - Seven Lakes - Penjikent - Istaravshan - Khujand - 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!
From USD1949USD1754Free Inquiry
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Day 1 Airport pick-up and Dushanbe half day city tour
Welcome to the biggest city of Tajikistan - Dushanbe. When your flight lands at the airport, our guide and the driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After enjoying the characteristic local lunch, our Tajikistan private tours will start with National Museum of Antiquities, Botanical Garden and Victory Park.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Dushanbe Hotel
Day 2 Dushanbe city tour with Hisor Fortress
In the morning, the guide will meet you at the hotel. Then we will drive about 1 hour to one of the country's landmarks - Hisor Fortress. Standing on the 1-meter-thick (3-foot-thick) old wall, you can overlook the wonderful landscapes of Hisor Town. Afterwards, return to the downtown area. Here, we will first explore Rudaki Park where the statue of the great Persian poet Rudaki is situated. Next, stop to take pictures at the scenic spots around including National Library, White House, National state seal, House of parliament, Statue of Ismoil Somoni, Ministry of Inner Affairs, and Dushanbe Flagpole. After lunch, we will continue to tour National Museum and Navruz Palace. Finally, the guide will lead you to stroll along the Asian Bazaar. In the evening, the traditional delicious dinner will be arranged for you.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Dushanbe Hotel
Day 3 Drive 3h to Iskanderkul Lake
Today, we will visit Iskanderkul Lake at an altitude of 2,195 meters (7,201 feet). It is a famous holiday resort in Fann Mountains which is 140 kilometers (87 miles) north to Dushanbe. After passing Anzob pass with an elevation of 3,372 meters (11,063 feet), we will get there. Then the guide will lead you to hike to the Iskanderkul Waterfall, called Fann Niagara by the locals. When standing at the viewing platform, you can feel the strong power of the waterfall. On the way there, we will pass by Snake Lake where plenty of snakes inhabit because of the warm water. Then we will return to Iskanderkul Lake for lunch. The afternoon is your own free time. You can ask the guide to accompany you to hike around or enjoy a boat ride in the lake at your own expense. Tonight, rest in a local guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Iskanderkul Guesthouse
Day 4 Drive through Alauddin Lakes, Penjikent half-day city tour
First, the guide will lead you to admire the charming scenery of Zarafshan Valley and Alauddin Lakes in the morning. You will be impressed by the rugged mountain trail, juniper forests and crystal lakes. Then, drive to Penjikent in 5 hours. After arrival, have lunch and take a short break at first. In the afternoon, we will head to the Sarazm ancient city whose history can date back to 3,000BC. Then follow the guide to the Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki and famous ruins of ancient Penjikent. Finally, we will spend some time wandering in a local bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Umariyon Hotel
Day 5 Seven Lakes discovery
Today we will set out to Shing Valley. After about 1.5 hours' drive, we will arrive at the 4th lake of the Seven Lakes. Then enjoy a 1.5-hour hiking tour to know more about the local life in the remote mountains. Afterwards, you will be led to the 6th lake and hike to the 7th lake accompanied by the guide. After Seven Lakes exploration, we will eat lunch and return to Penjikent.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Umariyon Hotel
Day 6 Drive 4h to Istaravshan, Arrival in Khujand
Today's destination is Khujand via Pass Shahriston 3,378 meters (11,083 feet) above sea level. In midway, we are going to stop over at Istaravshan, the important trade center on the ancient Silk Road. Here, the guide will lead you to go sightseeing Fortress Mug Teppe and Kuk Gumbaz Mosque, show you around the local bazaar and meet a master craftsman. Afterwards, we will reach Khujand in 1.5 hours and check in a hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Firuz
Day 7 Khujand city tour
After breakfast, we will enjoy a full day city tour in Khujand. The first stop is the Historical Local Lore Museum of Archeology and Fortification. It was built based on the former site of east city wall in 8 - 10th century. You will see the pictures, costumes and items concerning the history and folk customs of Khujand and the development of the country. The most impressive exhibition may be the mosaic scrolls made of natural marbles telling the whole legendary life of Alexander the Great. The next stop is Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin. It is a large religious architectural complex in the city center which is named after the great poet and governor Muslekheddin in 12th century. Also, we will explore the Panjshanbe Market nearby. After having lunch, we will head to Arbob Cultural Palace which combines perfectly the European architectural style and folk paintings in Central Asia and finally pay a visit to Qairoqum water reservoir.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Firuz
Day 8 Drive 7h back to Dushanbe
Today, we will take the car for 7 hours back to Dushanbe. Along the way, we will pass by Shahriston and Anzob pass and Isticlol Tunnel. The scenery is attractive.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Dushanbe Hotel
Day 9 Airport see-off
Today is the last day of your holiday. The guide and the driver will escort you to the Dushanbe Airport and see you off. Bon Voyage!

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 RoundUSD2779 USD2501USD1949 USD1754
  • 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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