Tajikistan tours for travellers from the UK
Private day trips to the Fann Mountains lakes and Silk Road fortresses, organised from Dushanbe with licensed local guides. Read the visa note first: British passports are treated differently from most of Europe.
Before you book
- Visa
- GOV.UK says British passport holders need a visa. Apply for the e-visa before you travel and allow at least two weeks. Your passport should be valid for six months after arrival.
- Flights
- There is no nonstop flight from the UK in our route list. The usual routes connect in Istanbul with Turkish Airlines or in Dubai with flydubai, landing at Dushanbe (DYU).
- Money
- We quote in US dollars and show an approximate price in pounds next to it, using the European Central Bank reference rate. Outside Dushanbe you will mostly pay cash in somoni (TJS).
- Language and guides
- Tours are led in English or Russian. Email or WhatsApp us in English.
- Time difference
- Dushanbe is on GMT+5 all year: five hours ahead of London in winter, four in summer.
Seven private day trips from Dushanbe
- Iskanderkul Lake
The best-known lake of the Fann Mountains, with a short walk to a 43 m waterfall.
- Haftkul Seven Lakes
A chain of seven lakes in the Shing valley, each a different shade of blue.
- Alauddin Lakes
A demanding mountain day to clear alpine lakes under 5,000 m peaks.
- Temur-dara Lake
A green lake at the end of the Karatag gorge, with a moderate hike.
- Safed Dara Ski Resort
Snow, ski slopes and a cable car an hour or so from the capital.
- Hisor Fortress
An old Silk Road citadel with madrasas and a caravanserai, close to Dushanbe.
- Khujand Fortress
The fortress and bazaar of one of Central Asia’s oldest cities.
How booking works
Tell us your dates and ideas
Add tours to “My tour” or just describe the trip you have in mind.
Get a written quote
We match you with a licensed local guide and driver and send one clear price in US dollars.
Confirm when you are happy
Nothing is charged until you say yes. Then we send the payment details and your day-by-day plan.
Questions we get from British travellers
Do British citizens need a visa for Tajikistan?
Yes, according to the GOV.UK entry requirements. Apply for an e-visa on the official Tajik portal before you travel and allow at least two weeks for processing. For the Pamir region (GBAO) you also need a separate permit.
How do I get to Tajikistan from the UK?
With one change of plane. Our route list shows Turkish Airlines flying Istanbul to Dushanbe and flydubai flying from Dubai. Send us your flight times and we plan around them.
Are your prices in pounds?
Quotes and payments are in US dollars. The pound figure on the site is an approximate conversion at the European Central Bank reference rate and is there to help you compare.
Is my booking ATOL protected?
No. ATOL covers flight packages sold by UK companies. TourViza sells guided tours on the ground in Tajikistan, not flights, and is not a UK company. Book your flights separately and take travel insurance that covers mountain areas.
When is the best time to go?
June to September for the high lakes and passes. Hisor, Khujand and Dushanbe work in spring and autumn too, and Safed Dara is a winter trip.
Official sources
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