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Pamir Extreme: 3 Stans Off-Road Expedition
Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan. Tajikistan
Hiking tour. Off-Road Tour
$
3095
$
This 15-day adventure takes you across the breathtaking landscapes of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, following ancient Silk Road routes and the legendary Pamir Highway.
From Kazakhstan’s surreal deserts and canyons to Kyrgyzstan’s high-altitude lakes and nomadic yurt camps, and Tajikistan’s remote mountain villages and fortress ruins, this journey is a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure.
Trek through dramatic gorges, meet eagle hunters, cross high mountain passes, and experience the warm hospitality of the region’s diverse communities. Whether you’re wandering through bustling bazaars, soaking in natural hot springs, or admiring the untouched beauty of the Pamir Mountains, every day is an opportunity for a new, unforgettable experience.
From Kazakhstan’s surreal deserts and canyons to Kyrgyzstan’s high-altitude lakes and nomadic yurt camps, and Tajikistan’s remote mountain villages and fortress ruins, this journey is a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure.
Trek through dramatic gorges, meet eagle hunters, cross high mountain passes, and experience the warm hospitality of the region’s diverse communities. Whether you’re wandering through bustling bazaars, soaking in natural hot springs, or admiring the untouched beauty of the Pamir Mountains, every day is an opportunity for a new, unforgettable experience.
Duration
14 days
Activity level
middle
Season
June - September
14-Day Pamir Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Almaty to Altyn Emel National Park
Morning: Pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Almaty. Begin your journey to Altyn Emel National Park, known for its unique geological formations and stunning landscapes.
Midday: Enjoy a traditional Kazakh lunch at Bashy Village Hotel, located at the park's edge.
Afternoon: Take a guided hike through the Aktau Mountains, often called the "Cretaceous Chalk Mountains," known for their colorful layered rock formations. Learn about the area's ancient history and its fascinating fossil records.
Evening: Return via the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Katutau Mountains, with a stop for scenic photos. Dinner and overnight at the cozy Aihan Kum Hotel in Bashy Village
Midday: Enjoy a traditional Kazakh lunch at Bashy Village Hotel, located at the park's edge.
Afternoon: Take a guided hike through the Aktau Mountains, often called the "Cretaceous Chalk Mountains," known for their colorful layered rock formations. Learn about the area's ancient history and its fascinating fossil records.
Evening: Return via the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Katutau Mountains, with a stop for scenic photos. Dinner and overnight at the cozy Aihan Kum Hotel in Bashy Village
Day 2
Singing Dune and Charyn Canyon
Morning: After breakfast, visit the Singing Dune, a massive sand dune that "sings" with the wind. Climb to the top for sweeping panoramic views of the Ili River valley and surrounding desert.
Midday: Drive to Charyn Canyon, stopping for lunch in the village of Chundzha.
Afternoon: Walk through the "Valley of Castles" in Charyn Canyon, marveling at the towering red rock formations sculpted by nature over millions of years. Capture incredible
photos and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this natural wonder.
Evening: Arrive in Saty Village, a charming mountain village. Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse.
Midday: Drive to Charyn Canyon, stopping for lunch in the village of Chundzha.
Afternoon: Walk through the "Valley of Castles" in Charyn Canyon, marveling at the towering red rock formations sculpted by nature over millions of years. Capture incredible
photos and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this natural wonder.
Evening: Arrive in Saty Village, a charming mountain village. Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse.
Day 3
Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes
Morning: Visit Kaindy Lake, famous for its submerged forest and turquoise waters. Choose between a scenic hike or a horseback ride along the lake’s trails.
Midday: Return to Saty Village for a delicious lunch featuring local specialties.
Afternoon: Explore Kolsay Lake, often called the "Pearls of the Northern Tien Shan." Enjoy a leisurely walk along the lake, free time to relax, or rent a boat or horse for an unforgettable adventure.
Evening: Dinner by a campfire in Saty Village. Overnight at the same guesthouse.
Midday: Return to Saty Village for a delicious lunch featuring local specialties.
Afternoon: Explore Kolsay Lake, often called the "Pearls of the Northern Tien Shan." Enjoy a leisurely walk along the lake, free time to relax, or rent a boat or horse for an unforgettable adventure.
Evening: Dinner by a campfire in Saty Village. Overnight at the same guesthouse.
Day 4
Crossing to Kyrgyzstan
Morning: Drive towards Kyrgyzstan, passing through the rugged Black and Lunar Canyons with their breathtaking otherworldly landscapes.
Midday: Cross the border and enjoy lunch in Karakol city.
Afternoon: Take a city tour of Karakol, visiting the Dungan Mosque, the Russian Orthodox Church, and local bazaars.
Evening: Participate in a hands-on Dungan cuisine masterclass to learn traditional recipes. Dinner and overnight in a cozy guesthouse in Karakol.
Midday: Cross the border and enjoy lunch in Karakol city.
Afternoon: Take a city tour of Karakol, visiting the Dungan Mosque, the Russian Orthodox Church, and local bazaars.
Evening: Participate in a hands-on Dungan cuisine masterclass to learn traditional recipes. Dinner and overnight in a cozy guesthouse in Karakol.
Day 5
Zhety Oguz Gorge and Issyk-Kul Lake
Morning: Drive to the Zhety Oguz Gorge, famous for its "Seven Bulls" red rock formations and lush valleys. Enjoy a short hike to a viewpoint for stunning photos.
Midday: Experience authentic Kyrgyz hospitality with a family lunch in Barskoon Village.
Afternoon: Visit the Arabel Glacier Plateau and stop at Fairytale Canyon, a whimsical landscape of colorful sandstone formations.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at a lakeside yurt camp or hotel near Issyk-Kul Lake. Relax under the starry sky by the fire.
Midday: Experience authentic Kyrgyz hospitality with a family lunch in Barskoon Village.
Afternoon: Visit the Arabel Glacier Plateau and stop at Fairytale Canyon, a whimsical landscape of colorful sandstone formations.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at a lakeside yurt camp or hotel near Issyk-Kul Lake. Relax under the starry sky by the fire.
Day 6
Eagle Hunters and Song-Kul Lake
Morning: Visit Aksai Canyon to meet traditional eagle hunters and witness an exciting demonstration of this ancient Kyrgyz art.
Midday: Savor a traditional Kyrgyz meal in Kochkor village.
Afternoon: Arrive at Song-Kul Lake, a pristine high-altitude lake surrounded by rolling meadows and yurts. Free time to explore the stunning area.
Evening: Enjoy a hearty dinner and overnight in a traditional yurt camp.
Midday: Savor a traditional Kyrgyz meal in Kochkor village.
Afternoon: Arrive at Song-Kul Lake, a pristine high-altitude lake surrounded by rolling meadows and yurts. Free time to explore the stunning area.
Evening: Enjoy a hearty dinner and overnight in a traditional yurt camp.
Day 7
Scenic Drive to Osh
Morning: Take in the serenity of Song-Kul Lake before breakfast.
Full-day: Embark on a scenic drive to Osh, passing through dramatic mountain landscapes, nomadic villages, and picturesque valleys. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way.
Evening: Dinner and overnight in a comfortable 3-star hotel in Osh.
Full-day: Embark on a scenic drive to Osh, passing through dramatic mountain landscapes, nomadic villages, and picturesque valleys. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way.
Evening: Dinner and overnight in a comfortable 3-star hotel in Osh.
Day 8
Exploring Osh
Morning: Visit Jaima Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in Central Asia, to experience the vibrant local culture. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain for panoramic views of Osh.
Midday: Enjoy a traditional plov lunch.
Afternoon: Drive to Tulpar Kol lakes, a peaceful area perfect for nature lovers.
Evening: Dinner and overnight in a yurt camp near the lakes.
Midday: Enjoy a traditional plov lunch.
Afternoon: Drive to Tulpar Kol lakes, a peaceful area perfect for nature lovers.
Evening: Dinner and overnight in a yurt camp near the lakes.
Day 9
Lenin Base Camp and Crossing into Tajikistan
Morning: After an early breakfast, take a two-hour guided walk to stunning viewpoints near Lenin Base Camp. Learn about the history of mountaineering in the area and admire the breathtaking vistas of the Pamirs.
Midday: Cross into Tajikistan, stopping for lunch by the serene Karakul Lake. The lake's deep blue waters, surrounded by stark mountains, offer incredible photo opportunities.
Afternoon: Continue your journey to Murghab, a remote town in the heart of the Pamirs.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse in Murghab, experiencing the warm hospitality of the Pamiri people.
Midday: Cross into Tajikistan, stopping for lunch by the serene Karakul Lake. The lake's deep blue waters, surrounded by stark mountains, offer incredible photo opportunities.
Afternoon: Continue your journey to Murghab, a remote town in the heart of the Pamirs.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse in Murghab, experiencing the warm hospitality of the Pamiri people.
Day 10
Murghab to Langar via Bulunkul and Yashilkul
Morning: Drive to the pristine Bulunkul and Yashilkul Lakes, situated at an altitude of 3,700 meters. Admire the interplay of violet and blue hues in the lake waters, and spot yaks grazing nearby.
Midday: Enjoy a packed lunch in this picturesque setting.
Afternoon: Travel through the Wakhan Valley via the Kargushi Pass (4,344 meters), leaving behind the high plateau terrain for dramatic landscapes of the valley.
Evening: Arrive in Langar, the gateway to the Wakhan Corridor. Dinner and overnight at a family-run guesthouse.
Midday: Enjoy a packed lunch in this picturesque setting.
Afternoon: Travel through the Wakhan Valley via the Kargushi Pass (4,344 meters), leaving behind the high plateau terrain for dramatic landscapes of the valley.
Evening: Arrive in Langar, the gateway to the Wakhan Corridor. Dinner and overnight at a family-run guesthouse.
Day 11
Exploring the Wakhan Valley
Morning: Visit the ancient Buddhist caves in Vrang, once a center of spirituality. Explore the Yamchun Fortress, perched on a hill with panoramic views of the valley.
Midday: Relax at the natural hot springs of Bibi Fatima, renowned for their therapeutic properties.
Afternoon: Stop at the quirky Sufi Muborak-Kadam Museum in Yamg and learn about the region's history. Continue to Ishkashim, the cultural heart of the Wakhan Valley.
Evening: Dinner and overnight in Ishkashim.
Midday: Relax at the natural hot springs of Bibi Fatima, renowned for their therapeutic properties.
Afternoon: Stop at the quirky Sufi Muborak-Kadam Museum in Yamg and learn about the region's history. Continue to Ishkashim, the cultural heart of the Wakhan Valley.
Evening: Dinner and overnight in Ishkashim.
Day 12
Ishkashim to Khorog
Morning: Depart Ishkashim, stopping at Garm Chasma hot springs for a rejuvenating dip.
Midday: Enjoy lunch while passing the legendary ruby mines of Koh-i-Lal, once described by Marco Polo.
Afternoon: Arrive in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno- Badakhshan region. Stroll through the town's peaceful gardens and riverside walkways.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at a luxury hotel in Khorog.
Midday: Enjoy lunch while passing the legendary ruby mines of Koh-i-Lal, once described by Marco Polo.
Afternoon: Arrive in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno- Badakhshan region. Stroll through the town's peaceful gardens and riverside walkways.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at a luxury hotel in Khorog.
Day 13
Khorog to Kalaikhumb
Morning: Begin the journey along the Panj River, which forms the natural border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Admire the stark contrast between the landscapes on either side of the river.
Midday: Stop for lunch in a traditional village, where you'll see locals in colorful attire and learn about their way of life.
Evening: Arrive in Kalaikhumb, a charming village surrounded by verdant hills. Dinner and overnight at a guesthouse.
Midday: Stop for lunch in a traditional village, where you'll see locals in colorful attire and learn about their way of life.
Evening: Arrive in Kalaikhumb, a charming village surrounded by verdant hills. Dinner and overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 14
Kalaikhumb to Dushanbe
Morning: Travel through the scenic Shurabad Pass (2,200 meters), a region of stunning landscapes and fascinating history.
Midday: Enjoy lunch in a picturesque mountain village.
Afternoon: Arrive in Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s relaxed and green capital city. Explore its wide, tree-lined boulevards and admire the Soviet-era architecture.
Evening: transfer to airport or hotel. Finish the tour
Midday: Enjoy lunch in a picturesque mountain village.
Afternoon: Arrive in Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s relaxed and green capital city. Explore its wide, tree-lined boulevards and admire the Soviet-era architecture.
Evening: transfer to airport or hotel. Finish the tour
During the tour, you will visit
Kolsai Lakes
Kaindy Lake
Charyn Canyon
Altyn Emel NP
Karakol City
Zhety Oguz
Barskoon Waterfals
Arabel Plateau
Issyk-kul Lake
Walkhan Corridor
Karakul Lake
Iskanderkul
Price includes:
- All transportation fees
- English-speaking guide services
- Standard accommodation (twin room)
- Meals (full board)
- Entrance tickets to national parks
- 1.5 liters of water per person per day
- Border permits
Package price