Black Friday•Now open to everyone  up to 70% OFF

Ends: 4 Nov, 2026

Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2
Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
US $6,880 per person

Founders’ Tour – Borderlands of the Pamir

14 days
•
Start and end in Dushanbe
4.2 (6 reviews)
Founders’ Tour – Borderlands of the Pamir - Crooked Compass
From
US $6,880 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Pay only $850 today. The rest is due 60 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Operator
Crooked Compass
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+

Explore our featured adventures

TourRadar earns higher commission on featured adventures here.

Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Dushanbe

    Dushanbe
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with introduction to tour themes)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dushanbe independently
  3. Day 2

    Dushanbe

    Dushanbe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit former Soviet administrative buildings and residential districts
    • Explore Victory Park and Second World War memorials
    • Visit Museum of Antiquities
    • Attend traditional musical performance at Gurminj Museum
    • Visit Mehrgon Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Victory Park
    Museum of Antiquities
    Gurminj Museum
    Mehrgon Bazaar
  4. Day 3

    Dushanbe to Kalai Khum

    Dushanbe to Kalai Khum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at viewpoint overlooking Nurek Reservoir and Nurek Dam

    Optional Activities

    • Visit rural communities and local markets
    • Pass through historic city of Kulob
    Landmarks
    Nurek Dam
    Nurek Reservoir
    Kulob
  5. Day 4

    Kalai Khum to Khorog

    Kalai Khum to Khorog
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Follow the Panj River borderland route with views of Afghanistan
    Landmarks
    Panj River
    Khorog
  6. Day 5

    Khorog

    Khorog
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Khorog's Soviet-era layout and government buildings
    • Visit Lenin Monument
    • Visit monument to first truck on Pamir Highway
    • Visit Khorog Botanical Garden
    • Explore local bazaar and city park
    Landmarks
    Lenin Monument
    Khorog Botanical Garden
  7. Day 6

    Khorog to Ishkashim

    Khorog to Ishkashim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Garm Chashma natural hot spring
    Landmarks
    Garm Chashma
    Ishkashim
  8. Day 7

    Ishkashim to Yamg

    Ishkashim to Yamg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kahkaha Fortress ruins
    • Visit Yamchun Fortress
    • Visit Bibi Fatima hot springs
    • Visit House Museum of Muborak-i Wakhani
    • Visit traditional Pamiri house
    Landmarks
    Kahkaha Fortress
    Yamchun Fortress
    Bibi Fatima hot springs
  9. Day 8

    Yamg to Langar

    Yamg to Langar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buddhist Stupa of Vrang
    • Hike to petroglyph field overlooking Langar
    • Visit Abreshim Qala (Silk Fortress) ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Meet local families in traditional Wakhi villages
    Landmarks
    Buddhist Stupa of Vrang
    Langar petroglyph field
    Abreshim Qala
  10. Day 9

    Langar to Murgab

    Langar to Murgab
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bulunkul school
    • Visit Shorbulak Observatory
    • Visit Shakhty Cave

    Optional Activities

    • Encounter Kyrgyz and Pamiri communities
    Landmarks
    Bulunkul
    Shorbulak Observatory
    Shakhty Cave
    Murgab
  11. Day 10

    Murgab

    Murgab
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cross Ak-Baital Pass
    • Visit Karakul Lake
    • Visit local bazaar
    • Visit Lenin Monument
    Landmarks
    Ak-Baital Pass
    Karakul Lake
    Lenin Monument
  12. Day 11

    Murgab to Khorog

    Murgab to Khorog
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  13. Day 12

    Khorog to Kalai Khum

    Khorog to Kalai Khum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Panj River
  14. Day 13

    Kalai Khum to Dushanbe

    Kalai Khum to Dushanbe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with local guests)

    Included Activities

    • View Roghun Hydropower Plant
    Landmarks
    Roghun Hydropower Plant
  15. Day 14

    Dushanbe

    Dushanbe
    Meals
    Breakfast

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Operated by

Crooked Compass

Rating
4.2 (6 reviews)
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
40%
Cancellation policy
Learn more

Reviews from other tours by Crooked Compass

  • Teresita5.0•October 2026
    Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable travel experience.
  • Dr.5.0•April 2024
    excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large...
    Show more
  • tsippora5.0•October 2023
    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Prices

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 4 Nov, 2026
  • From Monday
    21 Aug, 2028
    To Sunday
    3 Sep, 2028
    English
    Filling Fast
    From:
    US$6,880 per person
    Price based on Private Double Room

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Unlock exclusive TourRadar+ member savings

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Crooked Compass with your enquiry, they usually respond within 11 hours.

Good to know

Tour ID: 357620

The practical details for your trip across Tajikistan: money, plugs and flexible ways to pay, all in one place.

Have a question? Chat with a travel expert

  • Pay in installments

    Spread the cost in interest-free biweekly installments of $140.

  • Deposit only

    Book now with just a $850 deposit. The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure.

  • ЅМ - Somoni

    You’ll encounter Somoni in Tajikistan.

  • Plug types C, E, F, I

    You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Tajikistan.

  • Currency

    ЅМ
    Somoni

    Tajikistan

  • Plugs & adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    • Type C

      Used in Tajikistan

    • Type E

      Used in Tajikistan

    • Type F

      Used in Tajikistan

    • Type I

      Used in Tajikistan

  • Visa

    Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality and how long you stay. We can’t process visas for you, but here’s a quick indication for this trip.

    This is only an indication. Visa rules depend on your passport, trip length and purpose. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.

  • Payment information

    Pay now
    A $850 deposit
    Balance due
    60 days before departure
    Installments
    Interest-free, every two weeks
    Currency
    USD
    Booking fee
    None

    Book now with just a $850 deposit and pay the rest later. The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure, charged automatically to your card, or you can split it into interest-free biweekly installments of $140 at checkout. Everything is charged in USD, and TourRadar never adds a booking fee. Any trip departing before December 28th, 2026 will need to be paid in full at checkout.

    Accepted for Crooked Compass tours

    • Visa
    • Maestro
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • PayPal

    TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.

  • Cancellation Policy

    Cancellation terms may vary per tour. Please check for the full cancellation policy here.

    Checking the cancellation terms for this tour…

    Your money is protected. TourRadar is an authorized agent of Crooked Compass, and we handle payments so you don’t have to. Payment is securely transferred to the operator based on your departure date.

  • Insurance

    Our travel protection from our award-winning partner, XCover, means you and your travel companions can book with peace of mind knowing there’s protection available in case your trip doesn’t go to plan. At checkout you will be able to select between different options in case you or the tour are eligible for insurance. In case no option is available, you are always able to purchase travel insurance outside of TourRadar.

    Checking which travel protection options are available for you…

  • Best price guarantee

    Found a lower price for the same tour elsewhere? We work directly with every tour operator, so we can match it.

    How it works

    1. Find a lower price

      Spot the same tour cheaper on another site or agency.

    2. Send us the quote

      Contact us before you book.

    3. We match it

      If the quote qualifies, you book with us at that price.

    Your quote needs

    • Same tour and operator
    • Same start and end dates
    • Same number of travelers
    • Same inclusions and destinations
    • Same booking and cancellation terms, in the same currency
    • A link to the site or agency offering it

    What doesn’t count

    • Quotes issued more than 24 hours ago
    • Cash back or loyalty program rebates
    • Itineraries that are similar but not identical
    • Similar tours run by a different operator
    • Bookings already confirmed on TourRadar

    Every new booking also counts toward your , which unlocks extra savings.

  • Accessibility

    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

  • People also viewed

From
US $6,880 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Pay only $850 today. The rest is due 60 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Keep Exploring Tajikistan

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec