Tajikistan tours for travelers from the United States
TourViza is registered in New Mexico and works from Dushanbe. We plan private day trips to the Fann Mountains lakes and Silk Road fortresses with licensed local guides, and we quote in US dollars.
Before you book
- Visa
- US passports are in our list of countries with visa-free entry for up to 30 days (Government Resolution No. 464). Rules change, so confirm with the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the State Department page before you fly.
- Flights
- There is no nonstop flight from the United States in our route list. Most travelers connect once, in Istanbul with Turkish Airlines or in Dubai with flydubai or Somon Air, and land at Dushanbe (DYU).
- Money
- Quotes are in US dollars, so there is nothing to convert. Outside Dushanbe, Tajikistan runs largely on cash in somoni (TJS); bring some dollars to exchange.
- Language and guides
- Tours are led in English or Russian. Write to us in English by email or WhatsApp.
- Time difference
- Dushanbe is on GMT+5 all year: 10 hours ahead of New York in winter and 9 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 American travelers
Do US citizens need a visa for Tajikistan?
US passports are in our visa-free list for stays of up to 30 days, based on Government Resolution No. 464 of 26 October 2021. Please confirm on the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs site or the State Department country page shortly before you travel. For the Pamir region (GBAO) a separate permit is needed.
How do I fly to Tajikistan from the US?
With one connection. Our route list shows Turkish Airlines flying Istanbul to Dushanbe and flydubai and Somon Air flying from Dubai. Tell us your arrival time and we plan the first tour around it.
Is TourViza an American company?
TourViza LLC is registered in New Mexico, USA. The team that plans and runs the tours works in Dushanbe, with licensed local guides and drivers.
How do I pay, and in which currency?
You get a written quote in US dollars. Nothing is charged until you confirm. After that we send payment details with your day-by-day plan.
Can I turn the day trips into a longer trip?
Yes. Add several tours, hotels and restaurants to “My tour” and send one request. We arrange them into a route and quote the whole trip.
Official sources
Travelling from somewhere else?
Tell us your dates
Send a rough plan. We reply with a written quote, usually within a working day.