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12-Day Tajikistan & Silk Road Tour — Private, Fanns & Pamirs
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Fanns, Pamirs & the Silk Road — A 12-day private nature-focused journey through Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Explore the stunning alpine lakes and mountain trails of the Fann Mountains, combined with essential Silk Road cultural highlights in Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Dushanbe.
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About The Tour
A clear overview of the experience
Private · 12 days · trekking
Tajikistan & Silk Road — Fanns & Pamirs, 12 Days
Bukhara and Samarkand, then over the border into the Fann Mountains: the Seven Lakes, the Kulikalon basin and emerald Iskanderkul, with real hiking days.
from $1,275 per person
Private, small group
3 hiking / trekking days
Highlights
What’s inside
- Bukhara and Samarkand at an unhurried pace, connected by high-speed train
- Sarazm (UNESCO) and ancient Panjakent on the way into Tajikistan
- The Seven Lakes (Haft Kul) — a full hiking day among them
- The Kulikalon lake basin beneath Chimtarga and Mirali
- Iskanderkul — the Fann Niagara waterfall and Snake Lake
- Rudaki’s mausoleum at Panjrud and the Hisor Fortress near Dushanbe
Programme
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival in Tashkent → Bukhara
Arrival, a day-use room to rest, then the evening high-speed train to Bukhara.
Day 2 · Bukhara
An unhurried full-day walking tour of one of Central Asia’s best-preserved old towns — the fortress, mosques, madrasahs and trading domes.
Day 3 · Bukhara → Samarkand
Pre-dawn overnight train to Samarkand (dep. 03:34), then a full day: the Registan, Gur-Emir and Shah-i-Zinda.
Day 4 · Samarkand → Sarazm → Panjakent
Cross into Tajikistan’s Zarafshan Valley — the gateway to the Fann Mountains. The UNESCO site of Sarazm and ancient Panjakent.
Day 5 · Panjakent → Seven Lakes
Drive up to the Seven Lakes (Haft Kul), a string of lakes shading from turquoise to deep green.
Day 6 · Seven Lakes — hiking day
A full day on foot among the lakes, meadows and villages.
Day 7 · Seven Lakes → Panjrud → Artuch / Ghazza
Descend and drive east, stopping at Panjrud for the mausoleum of Rudaki, the founding poet of classical Persian literature.
Day 8 · Kulikalon Lakes — trekking day
A classic Fann Mountains hike to the Kulikalon lake basin beneath the granite walls of Chimtarga and Mirali — turquoise tarns, meadows and shepherd camps.
Day 9 · Artuch / Ghazza → Iskanderkul
Drive around to Iskanderkul, the legendary emerald lake said to be named after Alexander the Great. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 10 · Iskanderkul — hiking day
A relaxed day: the 38-metre Fann Niagara waterfall, the shoreline trails and small Snake Lake (Zmeinoe).
Day 11 · Iskanderkul → Dushanbe → Hisor
Over the Anzob route through the tunnel to Dushanbe, a short city orientation, then the historic Hisor Fortress.
Day 12 · Departure from Dushanbe
Assisted transfer and check-in for the onward flight.
Price
Price per person
| Double / Twin (group of 12) | $1,275 |
| Single supplement (own room) | +$446 |
| Half board (11 lunches) | +$285 |
| Full board (11 lunches + 11 dinners) | +$470 |
Vehicles by group size (Chevrolet Cobalt for 2, up to Mercedes Sprinter for 9–14). Prices may change with tariffs, taxes or currency; check hotel availability for last-minute bookings.
- Hotel accommodation DBL/TWN with breakfast
- Tourist taxes at the hotels
- Air-conditioned transport
- Entrance tickets to museums, monuments and sites
- Train tickets Tashkent — Bukhara — Samarkand (economy)
- Local English-speaking escort guides in each country
- 2 × 0.5 L water per person per day
- VAT 12%
- Lunches and dinners (half / full board optional)
- International flights
- Uzbekistan and Tajikistan visas ($20 each where applicable)
- Early check-in / late check-out unless listed
- Photo and video fees at historic sites
- Personal expenses and tips
Booking
How to book
- Send a request via the form on this page, by email hello@aroundca.com or on WhatsApp. Reply within 24 hours.
- Groups close 65 days before departure. Passport copies are needed 62 days ahead for train tickets, 46 days for flights. Uzbekistan and Tajikistan e-visas are $20 each (free for many nationalities).
Silk Road cities plus real days on foot in the Fann Mountains — the classic Tajikistan trek.
What happens next
How we work — step by step
Our planning is hands-on, not automated. Here’s what to expect once you send your enquiry through.
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Send your enquiry
Form, email or WhatsApp — whichever feels easier. Free and no obligation.
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Get a reply within 24 hours
Often the same day. A real human — no bots, no call centre — with a few questions if we have any.
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Receive a tailored proposal
Route, accommodations, activities — with transparent, itemised pricing. No hidden mark-ups.
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Refine it together
Adjust the pace, swap hotels, change dates — whatever needs to fit. As many rounds as you like.
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Confirm and travel
We hold your reservations and stay on call throughout the trip — from arrival to the flight home.
Request This Tour
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Share your dates, group size, and any preferences. We will reply with availability, adjustments, and the next steps for booking.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Why book with AroundCA instead of arranging it myself online?
Because a booking site gives you rooms; we give you a trip that actually works. We know which neighbourhood to stay in, which “great” hotel disappoints, how to sequence a route so you’re not backtracking, and who to call when a flight is cancelled at 11pm. You get a real person who lives in the region — not 40 open browser tabs and a gut feeling.
How much does your planning service cost?
Nothing. Our planning, proposals and revisions are free — we’re paid by the hotels and suppliers we book, at the same rates you’d pay them directly. Expert planning at no extra cost to you.
Is it more expensive than booking direct?
No. We pass through the rates our partners give us, and every proposal is itemised so you see exactly what you pay for. No hidden mark-ups, no fees buried at checkout.
Are you a licensed and insured company?
Yes — fully. We’re a licensed Uzbek tour operator (licence № 853484, registry L-41802557), issued by the Committee for Tourism of Tashkent and valid for domestic, inbound and outbound tourism. Our tour-operator civil liability is insured with APEX INSURANCE (policy EAPD № 1016716). Both documents are available on request.
How do I pay, and is it secure?
Everything is official and transparent. You can pay by bank transfer to our Uzbek company account, or through a secure payment link from our website — official internet acquiring protected by end-to-end encryption. If you prefer, you can also pay via our single company QR code. No cash-in-hand, no grey schemes.
Which destinations do you cover?
We operate across Central Asia — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan — plus the Caucasus on request, in combination with a Central Asia route. If you don’t see your destination, ask anyway.
Do you also handle flights, visas and insurance?
Yes. We cover all air tickets, visas and travel insurance within our region — your whole trip arranged in one place.
What kind of trips do you plan?
All of them, as long as they’re tailored — honeymoons and romantic getaways, family holidays, luxury and premium escapes, and organised groups, incentives and corporate/MICE programmes.
Can I change the proposal after I receive it?
Yes — that’s the point. Adjust the pace, swap hotels, move dates, tweak the budget. We refine it together over as many rounds as you need, then you confirm.
What’s your cancellation and refund policy?
It depends on your specific booking. Cancellation terms usually follow the hotels’ penalty rules, and air tickets follow the official airlines’ fare conditions. We always show you the exact terms for your trip before you confirm — no surprises.
How do we stay in touch during the trip?
You have us on call throughout — by WhatsApp, phone or email. If a reservation slips or plans change on the ground, one message and we sort it.
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