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Iran to China via Wakhan - Details

Day	Activity	Accomodation
1	Arrive in Herat coming from Mashad.	hotel
2	Sightseeing in Herat.	hotel
3	Drive from Herat to Sebergan.	guest house
4	Early in the morning drive to Mazar-e Sharif. Half day sightseeing.	private hotel / guest house
5	Full day sightseeing in Mazar-e Sharif.	private hotel / guest house
6	After breakfast short excursion to the ancient town of Balkh (30 km from Mazar-e Sharif).	private hotel / guest house
7	Drive to Kunduz. Short sightseeing.	private house
8	Drive to Taleqan. Visit Ai Khanoum (ruins of the ancient city of Alexander the Great).	private house
9	Drive to Faizabad.	private house
10	Drive from Faizabad to Ishkashim and cross the border into Tajikistan. In the evening arrive in Yamchun (35 km after Ishkashim).	base camp
11	Morning visit to Holy Spring "Bibi Fotima and Zuhro" and then visit "Buddha Monastery". Drive along Pyanj River to Vrang and Zong. Sightseeing around Vrang. Then drive to Langar.	guest house
12	In the morning drive to Lake Zorkul (4200 m) through Khargushi pass (3900 m).	tent
13	Full day at Zorkul Lake, Sightseeing in the surroundings. You might get a chance to see Marco Polo sheep ("Arkhar" in Tajik).	tent
14	Drive to Murgab via Shaimak. Arrive in the evening.	guest house
15	Murgab.	guest house
16	Drive to Lake Karakul via Akbaital Pass (4655 m).	camp
17	Transfer from Lake Karakul to Sary Tash via Pamir Mountain desert Markansu. Cross the border at Kizil Art Pass (4280 m).	Yurt
18	Drive from Sary Tash to Irkeshtam Pass. Meet Chinese driver at the border and change vehicles. Drive from Irkeshtam Pass to Kashgar (220 km, 8 hours).	Hotel Qinibagh (Friendship Building)

Services Afghanistan:

Accomodation in double rooms.
Transport according to program with private car and driver.
English speaking guide.
Sightseeing according to program.
Full board.

Services not included:

Visa fees.
Tips.

Price: approx 1200 USD per person for for a group of two persons

Services Tajikistan:

All transfers from Ishkashim to Sary Tash (Russian 4WD car model UAZ-469 with driver and fuel).
Accommodation in guest houses or tents.
Escort guide (English interpreter).
Cook.
All sightseeing according to program.
Entry fees for sightseeing according to program.
Full board.
Kitchen equipment (not personal, only for the whole team).
Visa support.
Mountain permits.
Ecological fees.
Pamir permit.
Registration with OVIR.

Services not included:

Visa fee (50 USD per person).
Tips.
Travel insurances.
Rescue services.
Personal equipment (tents, sleeping-bags, down jackets, rucksacks, good walking boots, warm clothes, flasks for drinks, plates, spoons, cups, noggin etc.).

Price: approx. 1250 USD per person for for a group of two persons

Services Kirghizstan:

Transport Kizil Art / Irkeshtam by private car with driver.
Yurt accomodation incl. dinner and breakfast.

Services not included:

Tips.
Meals other than mentioned.
Visa fees.

Price: approx. 215 USD per person for for a group of two persons

Services China:

Transport Irkeshtam / Kashgar by private car with driver.
Accomodation in double room incl. breakfast.
Visa support.
Insurance against traffic accident during trip from Irkeshtam to Kashgar.

Services not included:

Tips.
Meals other than mentioned.
Guide.
Visa fees.

Price: approx. 180 USD per person for a group of two persons