Wakhan Pamir Recce Tour: Afghanistan & Tajikistan

20 days, Tue 29 Jun 2010 to Sun 18 Jul 2010

Following on from our previous two trips to Afghanistan’s Wakhan corridor - a horse ride in 2008 and a trek in 2009 - we are now very excited to be able to offer an adventure for those that like their trips a little less physically demanding. This narrow strip of land once formed the buffer zone between the British & Russian Empires and was of immense strategic importance during the 19th century Great Game. Today the area is inhabited predominantly by Wakhi herdsmen and is not only remote and peaceful, but is also blessed with some of the finest mountain scenery the world has to offer. From Dushanbe in Tajikistan we will first travel deep into the Tajik Pamir to witness life here – where we do some day walks – before heading to the Afghan border and into the Wakhan Valley. We will make our way slowly up the valley, visiting villages, taking some more day walks and enjoying some traditional Afghan hospitality. We will stay in basic guesthouses throughout our time in Afghanistan as we discover the delights of this famed region. This is a trip right out there on the edge of civilisation: you will find no mobile reception, internet access or even electricity for the most part! What you will experience here takes you back to another century when people lived in a very different way… unlike so many you hear about, this trip is sure to be a true adventure of a life time.

If you would like to see Mountain Unity's excellent film on the Wakhan Corridor, please click here

Daily details in brief

Wild Frontiers Price Policy

At Wild Frontiers we believe our clients are savvy enough to see through heavily discounted 'first price' holiday offers and would rather know before they leave home exactly what their tour is going to cost. As such we do not charge local payments, 'optional extras' or force our clients to go through the annoying procedure of splitting every meal bill. With the odd exception our tours are provided on a predominantly full board basis, with mineral water, government passes and permits, entrance fees, and all transport outlined in the various tour itineraries included. Please see individual tour dossiers for specific information.