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Across the Roof of the World:
Pamir Highway & Silk Road Adventure
Uzbekistan • Tajikistan • Kyrgyzstan
Samarkand – Osh | 15 Days / 14 Nights
Across the Roof of the World:
Pamir Highway & Silk Road Adventure
Uzbekistan • Tajikistan • Kyrgyzstan
Samarkand – Osh | 15 Days / 14 Nights
Tour code: 15DUTTTTTTTTT77777
Tour details
🌍 Tour Overview
Route overview
Day by day program
Welcome to Samarkand, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the jewel of the Silk Road.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and begin exploring this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage city. Visit the legendary Registan Square, the heart of Timurid architecture, followed by the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, final resting place of Amir Timur. Continue to the impressive Bibi-Khanym Mosque and stroll through the bustling Siab Bazaar, where locals trade spices, fruits, and traditional crafts.
This relaxed introduction allows travelers to acclimatize to Central Asia while discovering one of its most iconic cultural destinations.
Highlights
• Registan Square
• Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
• Bibi-Khanym Mosque
• Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
• Ulugh Beg Observatory
• Siab Bazaar
Driving: Minimal city transfers
Road Conditions: Fully paved urban roads
Meals: Optional
Overnight: Boutique Hotel, Samarkand
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and begin exploring this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage city. Visit the legendary Registan Square, the heart of Timurid architecture, followed by the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, final resting place of Amir Timur. Continue to the impressive Bibi-Khanym Mosque and stroll through the bustling Siab Bazaar, where locals trade spices, fruits, and traditional crafts.
This relaxed introduction allows travelers to acclimatize to Central Asia while discovering one of its most iconic cultural destinations.
Highlights
• Registan Square
• Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
• Bibi-Khanym Mosque
• Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
• Ulugh Beg Observatory
• Siab Bazaar
Driving: Minimal city transfers
Road Conditions: Fully paved urban roads
Meals: Optional
Overnight: Boutique Hotel, Samarkand
After breakfast, depart for Tajikistan and cross the Uzbek-Tajik border before entering the spectacular Fann Mountains.
As the route climbs into the mountains, fertile valleys gradually transform into dramatic alpine landscapes. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic hike around the famous Kulikalon Lakes, surrounded by towering peaks and juniper forests.
The Fann Mountains are considered one of Central Asia's most beautiful trekking regions and provide a stunning introduction to Tajikistan's natural wonders.
Distance: 280 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hrs
Road Conditions: Mostly paved roads with mountain sections
Walking: 2–3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Mountain Guesthouse
As the route climbs into the mountains, fertile valleys gradually transform into dramatic alpine landscapes. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic hike around the famous Kulikalon Lakes, surrounded by towering peaks and juniper forests.
The Fann Mountains are considered one of Central Asia's most beautiful trekking regions and provide a stunning introduction to Tajikistan's natural wonders.
Distance: 280 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hrs
Road Conditions: Mostly paved roads with mountain sections
Walking: 2–3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Mountain Guesthouse
Today explore the legendary Seven Lakes (Haft Kul), a chain of mountain lakes famous for their extraordinary colours ranging from deep sapphire blue to emerald green.
Travel through remote villages where traditional mountain life remains unchanged for generations. Continue toward the Iskanderkul region, named after Alexander the Great, and enjoy short walks to panoramic viewpoints overlooking one of Tajikistan's most famous alpine lakes.
This day combines spectacular scenery, authentic village culture, and gentle outdoor activities.
Distance: 150 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs
Road Conditions: Mountain roads with narrow sections and occasional rough surfaces
Walking: 2–3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse
Travel through remote villages where traditional mountain life remains unchanged for generations. Continue toward the Iskanderkul region, named after Alexander the Great, and enjoy short walks to panoramic viewpoints overlooking one of Tajikistan's most famous alpine lakes.
This day combines spectacular scenery, authentic village culture, and gentle outdoor activities.
Distance: 150 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs
Road Conditions: Mountain roads with narrow sections and occasional rough surfaces
Walking: 2–3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse
Today marks the start of the legendary Pamir Highway expedition.
Travel through deep river gorges, dramatic mountain canyons, and remote settlements as the landscape becomes increasingly wild and rugged. Numerous photo stops provide opportunities to appreciate the immense scale of the Pamirs.
By evening, arrive in Kalaikhumb, a small mountain town situated along the Panj River.
Distance: 320 km
Driving Time: 8–9 hrs
Road Conditions: Mixed paved roads, mountain canyons, and sections of rough Pamir Highway
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse in Kalaikhumb
Travel through deep river gorges, dramatic mountain canyons, and remote settlements as the landscape becomes increasingly wild and rugged. Numerous photo stops provide opportunities to appreciate the immense scale of the Pamirs.
By evening, arrive in Kalaikhumb, a small mountain town situated along the Panj River.
Distance: 320 km
Driving Time: 8–9 hrs
Road Conditions: Mixed paved roads, mountain canyons, and sections of rough Pamir Highway
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse in Kalaikhumb
Enter the remote Bartang Valley, one of the least accessible inhabited regions in Central Asia.
Travel along rugged mountain tracks carved into steep canyon walls before beginning a hike to the traditional village of Jizeu. Here, travelers experience authentic Pamiri hospitality while staying with a local family.
This is one of the most adventurous and rewarding days of the entire expedition.
Distance: 120 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
Road Conditions: Rough off-road mountain tracks, river valleys, and remote expedition roads
Hiking: 3–4 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Traditional Homestay
Special Experience
Tonight guests stay with a local Pamiri family, providing a rare opportunity to experience authentic mountain hospitality, traditional cuisine and daily life in one of the most remote inhabited valleys in Central Asia.
Travel along rugged mountain tracks carved into steep canyon walls before beginning a hike to the traditional village of Jizeu. Here, travelers experience authentic Pamiri hospitality while staying with a local family.
This is one of the most adventurous and rewarding days of the entire expedition.
Distance: 120 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
Road Conditions: Rough off-road mountain tracks, river valleys, and remote expedition roads
Hiking: 3–4 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Traditional Homestay
Special Experience
Tonight guests stay with a local Pamiri family, providing a rare opportunity to experience authentic mountain hospitality, traditional cuisine and daily life in one of the most remote inhabited valleys in Central Asia.
Continue through spectacular mountain scenery toward Khorog, the cultural capital of the Tajik Pamirs.
Visit the famous Khorog Botanical Garden overlooking the town and enjoy free time to explore local markets and cafés.
This lighter day provides a welcome opportunity to rest before continuing deeper into the high mountains.
Distance: 200 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
Road Conditions: Mixed mountain roads with some rough sections
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Comfortable Guesthouse
Visit the famous Khorog Botanical Garden overlooking the town and enjoy free time to explore local markets and cafés.
This lighter day provides a welcome opportunity to rest before continuing deeper into the high mountains.
Distance: 200 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
Road Conditions: Mixed mountain roads with some rough sections
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Comfortable Guesthouse
Follow the historic Wakhan Corridor along the Afghan border.
Visit Yamchun Fortress, one of the region's most impressive ancient strongholds, and the Buddhist Stupa of Vrang. Continue through remote villages before relaxing at the famous Bibi Fatima Hot Springs.
The Wakhan Valley offers some of the most spectacular cultural and mountain scenery anywhere along the Silk Road.
Distance: 180 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
Road Conditions: Scenic mountain roads with exposed sections and gravel stretches
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse in Wakhan Valley
Cultural Encounter
Meet local Wakhi families and learn about the unique traditions, language and lifestyle of communities that have lived along the Silk Road for centuries.
Visit Yamchun Fortress, one of the region's most impressive ancient strongholds, and the Buddhist Stupa of Vrang. Continue through remote villages before relaxing at the famous Bibi Fatima Hot Springs.
The Wakhan Valley offers some of the most spectacular cultural and mountain scenery anywhere along the Silk Road.
Distance: 180 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
Road Conditions: Scenic mountain roads with exposed sections and gravel stretches
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse in Wakhan Valley
Cultural Encounter
Meet local Wakhi families and learn about the unique traditions, language and lifestyle of communities that have lived along the Silk Road for centuries.
Ascend into the Eastern Pamirs through remote high-altitude landscapes.
Travel over mountain passes and vast plateaus before reaching the beautiful lakes of Bulunkul and Yashilkul. The scenery becomes increasingly wild, open, and untouched.
This region is often described as one of the last true wilderness areas in Asia.
Distance: 170 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
Road Conditions: Gravel roads, mountain passes, and high-altitude plateau tracks
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Local Guesthouse
Travel over mountain passes and vast plateaus before reaching the beautiful lakes of Bulunkul and Yashilkul. The scenery becomes increasingly wild, open, and untouched.
This region is often described as one of the last true wilderness areas in Asia.
Distance: 170 km
Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
Road Conditions: Gravel roads, mountain passes, and high-altitude plateau tracks
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Local Guesthouse
Continue across the immense Pamir Plateau toward Murghab, the highest town in Tajikistan.
Explore local markets and learn about the unique Kyrgyz communities living in this remote high-altitude environment.
The vast landscapes and endless horizons create a truly expeditionary atmosphere.
Distance: 180 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs
Road Conditions: High-altitude plateau roads, partly paved and partly gravel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse in Murghab
Explore local markets and learn about the unique Kyrgyz communities living in this remote high-altitude environment.
The vast landscapes and endless horizons create a truly expeditionary atmosphere.
Distance: 180 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs
Road Conditions: High-altitude plateau roads, partly paved and partly gravel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse in Murghab
Today cross the Ak-Baital Pass (4,655 m), the highest point of the entire expedition.
Continue through dramatic high-altitude desert landscapes to reach Karakul Lake, one of the largest alpine lakes in Central Asia.
Enjoy photography opportunities and short walks along the shoreline while surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
Distance: 140 km
Driving Time: 4 hrs
Road Conditions: High-altitude roads crossing Ak-Baital Pass with paved and gravel sections
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse near Karakul Lake
Continue through dramatic high-altitude desert landscapes to reach Karakul Lake, one of the largest alpine lakes in Central Asia.
Enjoy photography opportunities and short walks along the shoreline while surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
Distance: 140 km
Driving Time: 4 hrs
Road Conditions: High-altitude roads crossing Ak-Baital Pass with paved and gravel sections
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Guesthouse near Karakul Lake
Cross the Tajik-Kyrgyz border and descend into the fertile Alay Valley.
The landscape changes dramatically from barren Pamir plateaus to green pastures, traditional villages, and snow-covered mountain ranges.
Arrive at Lenin Peak Base Camp and settle into a traditional yurt camp beneath one of Central Asia's highest mountains.
Distance: 220 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hrs
Road Conditions: Mixed mountain roads including border crossing and valley roads
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Traditional Yurt Camp
The landscape changes dramatically from barren Pamir plateaus to green pastures, traditional villages, and snow-covered mountain ranges.
Arrive at Lenin Peak Base Camp and settle into a traditional yurt camp beneath one of Central Asia's highest mountains.
Distance: 220 km
Driving Time: 6–7 hrs
Road Conditions: Mixed mountain roads including border crossing and valley roads
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Traditional Yurt Camp
A full day of trekking through alpine meadows, glacier valleys, and mountain rivers.
Enjoy spectacular views of Lenin Peak (7,134 m) and the surrounding Trans-Alay Range while exploring one of Kyrgyzstan's premier trekking destinations.
Hiking Distance: 8–12 km
Duration: 4–6 hrs
Terrain: Alpine meadows, mountain trails, and glacial landscapes
Elevation Gain: 300–500 m
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Traditional Yurt Camp
Enjoy spectacular views of Lenin Peak (7,134 m) and the surrounding Trans-Alay Range while exploring one of Kyrgyzstan's premier trekking destinations.
Hiking Distance: 8–12 km
Duration: 4–6 hrs
Terrain: Alpine meadows, mountain trails, and glacial landscapes
Elevation Gain: 300–500 m
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Traditional Yurt Camp
Continue trekking through the stunning Alay Mountains.
Pass through remote summer pastures, shepherd settlements, and panoramic mountain landscapes while gaining deeper insight into Kyrgyz nomadic traditions.
Hiking Distance: 10–14 km
Duration: 5–7 hrs
Terrain: Mountain trekking trails, shepherd paths, and alpine pastures
Elevation Gain: 400–700 m
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Yurt Camp
Pass through remote summer pastures, shepherd settlements, and panoramic mountain landscapes while gaining deeper insight into Kyrgyz nomadic traditions.
Hiking Distance: 10–14 km
Duration: 5–7 hrs
Terrain: Mountain trekking trails, shepherd paths, and alpine pastures
Elevation Gain: 400–700 m
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Yurt Camp
Spend the day immersed in authentic Kyrgyz nomadic culture.
Participate in traditional activities including yurt construction, bread baking, local cuisine preparation, and encounters with nomadic families. Depending on the season, travelers may also observe traditional horse games and livestock herding practices.
This cultural immersion provides a meaningful conclusion to the mountain section of the expedition.
Terrain: Easy walking around yurt camps and nomadic settlements
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Traditional Yurt Camp
Participate in traditional activities including yurt construction, bread baking, local cuisine preparation, and encounters with nomadic families. Depending on the season, travelers may also observe traditional horse games and livestock herding practices.
This cultural immersion provides a meaningful conclusion to the mountain section of the expedition.
Terrain: Easy walking around yurt camps and nomadic settlements
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Traditional Yurt Camp
Drive to Osh, one of Central Asia's oldest cities and an important Silk Road trading centre.
Visit the UNESCO-listed Sulayman-Too Sacred Mountain and explore Osh Bazaar before transferring to the airport for departure.
The journey concludes after crossing three countries, traversing legendary Silk Road routes, and experiencing some of the most remote mountain landscapes on Earth.
Distance: 180 km
Driving Time: 3–4 hrs
Road Conditions: Mostly paved roads through the Alay Valley and southern Kyrgyzstan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Visit the UNESCO-listed Sulayman-Too Sacred Mountain and explore Osh Bazaar before transferring to the airport for departure.
The journey concludes after crossing three countries, traversing legendary Silk Road routes, and experiencing some of the most remote mountain landscapes on Earth.
Distance: 180 km
Driving Time: 3–4 hrs
Road Conditions: Mostly paved roads through the Alay Valley and southern Kyrgyzstan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Tour price
The more people in the group, lower the price.
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2 ppl - € 2,600 per person
3 ppl - € 2,300 per person -
4 ppl - € 2,100 per person
5 - 8 ppl - € 1,950 per person -
9 - 14 ppl - € 1,800 per person
15 - 25 ppl - € 1,700 per person
Price details
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What’s Included
- Transportation: Private 4WD vehicle with professional local driver, fuel, road taxes, parking fees, and all transfers according to the itinerary, including arrival transfer in Samarkand and departure transfer in Osh.
- Accommodation: 14 nights in boutique hotels, guesthouses, homestays, and traditional Kyrgyz yurt camps on a Twin/Double sharing basis.
- Meals: Daily meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Permits: GBAO Permit, border registration assistance, and all required local permits.
- Activities: All sightseeing, trekking, cultural experiences, village visits, and entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary, including the Pamir Highway, Bartang Valley, Wakhan Corridor, Lenin Peak Base Camp, and Alay Mountains.
- Local Assistance: 24/7 operational support from the Mars Travel team.
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Not Included
• International flights
• Uzbekistan visa (if required)
• Tajikistan visa (if required)
• Personal travel insurance
• Medical evacuation insurance
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal expenses
• Laundry services
• Tips for guides and drivers
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OPTIONAL SERVICES & SUPPLEMENTS (available on request)
• Single Room Supplement - Price on Request
• Horse Riding Experience in the Alay Mountains – €30 per person + €80 for the horse guide (shared by the group)
• English-speaking guide - €70 per day
• Porter Service during Trekking –€50 per porter per day
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