Our driver Kanybek (Каныбек) was absolutely amazing. He spoke Kyrgyz, Tajik, Russian, and most importantly, perfect English. And he spends every Winter still improving his English. He was also very relaxed, open about everything and very flexible in changing the plans (also leave on Wednesday to get to the Afghan Market on Saturday!). Could not have wished for a better driver.

This was truly one of the best travel experiences of my life. All made possible by the amazing guide Kanybek. He was a gifted driver, kind, funny and always concerned for our well being and enjoyment of the trip. He made changes when necessary, offered us options and made suggestions. We went late in the year and so he helped us choose activities that fit the weather and conditions. He found us hot springs and historical landmarks. I have nothing to say but great things about the trip. And it all starts with our amazing driver. Thank you Alay. Thank you Kanybek. Incredible experience

We had a wonderful tour in Tajikistan, traveling along Pamir Highway. It was a round-trip with Dushanbe as starting and end-point. The tour was perfectly organized. With a friendly and safe driver. I would recommend to take driver as roads are difficult to drive. Communication before and during the booking process was very convenient and the team always replied quickly. With a small fee the team also prepared the required GBAO permits as we did not have e ough time at Dushanbe to organize by ourselves. We would book the tour anytime again!

Visit Alay helped arrange my GBAO permit (I was too short on time to do it myself in Dushanbe) and added me to a group with three other people for the 9D/8N trip from Dushanbe to Osh on the Pamir Highway and along the Wakhan Corridor. Communication was friendly and helpful. The driver for the most part in Tajikistan, Mahmadnazar, is a great driver with a comfortable and well-maintained Land Cruiser. He's safe and calm, answered all our questions, was attentive and -- major bonus -- had a good sense of humour. The driver in Kyrgyzstan was also very friendly, you could tell from his face that he liked to laugh and enjoy life. A few tips: - T-Cell has better reception in the Pamirs than Megafon, which is usually the better provider. - Let the driver know what you want, whether it's more photo stops or your priorities for the accommodations. - Buy some fruits for the road. Oh, and yes, the trip was wonderful, the landscapes spectacular and the people unfailingly warm and welcoming.

This tour was amazing. We had an incredible experience: Tajikistan is a beautiful country, and the people are the kindest I have ever met. Our driver Mahmatazar made the whole experience even better, he's an excellent driver and we felt very safe with him. He also took us to very nice home stays and answered all our many questions. I highly recommend visiting the Pamirs, and Visit Alay did a very good job with all the planning and execution, we didn't have any problems.

Our 9-day trip to the Pamirs was amazing. Our driver's name was Daniyar. He is a local and knows the way perfectly well, there have never been any problems. He booked all our accommodation during the trip, where we were always welcome, fed and the hosts were hospitable. Daniyar always helped us, pleasant, friendly and he was punctual! It was thanks to his efforts that we never worried about anything, were cheerful and enjoyed the trip. When we changed drivers at the border with Kyrgyzstan, things got a little worse. The new driver was poorly acquainted with the route and did not bring us to the shower as promised. It would be better to think about the currency issue and offer guests a small amount, since there are no exchange offices at the border. It is also worth placing guests closer to the base camp of Lenin Peak, since the walk from the yurts on the lake is very far and tiring (always across a field with no change in views). Otherwise, the trip was great, thanks for everything!

I highly recommend this company. They were very responsive to my questions and organized everything very well. We had a fantastic experience in places like no other. Both drivers were excellent, knowledgeable, pleasant, flexible, careful. Guesthouses were much better than we expected and they are getting better every year. Thank you very much!

I was surprised by the scenic views and ruggedness of nature of the area. I also enjoyed local foods, animal watching, hiking near the glaciers, bathing in the Pamir mountains, etc. Our guide was from the area and he had a good understanding of the need of travelers as well as deep insights of the region. I was able to understand historical background and current situation of the region, which made me more impressed. The only pitfall was that there were no warnings about altitude sickness!

We had a really great trip. The scenery is absolutely spectacular. Wakham valley, Lenin’s Peak and the Bibi Fatima hot springs were my personal highlights. Our guide Abdi was absolutely incredible. He really looked after us well and made the experience fantastic. Would highly recommend Abdi as a guide!

I enjoyed this tour very much: Pamir is such a wonderful, wild place and our guide, Abdi, took us to so many beautiful places (not all of them were mentioned on the itinerary, I think we did some extras), he was always helpful and ready to answer our questions (which we had a lot) and made this trip unforgettable.

Thanks for this wonderful journey. We had a great time and a fantastic group with super-nice driver Daniyar. All hikes were amazing, especially the hike to the Engels peak. I would highly recommend this tour!

I did the 9-day trip from Osh to Dushanbe, and Visit Alay posted the dates for other travellers to join, so we had a group of four which made it more fun & affordable. The trip was great, a few long driving days but lots of walks too, and incredibly beautiful sights. The guesthouses and meals were simple but homely. We had three drivers but one main one for the final 6 days, Daniyar, who was excellent - friendly, helpful, and a safe driver. I definitely recommend him for your trip! Overall I had a great time and highly recommend this itinerary.

I joined a group driving from Dushanbe to Osh in 7 days, Aug2024. It was definitely one of the best adventure trips I’ve ever done! I can only recommend!! Our driver and guide Mahmadnazar was the best, not only an excellent driver with a new toyota land cruiser, but also very kind and fun to be around. Try to go with him 😉 We paid the tour in advance and brought Tajik som and USD for the homestays and restaurants along the way. If you enjoy getting off the car a bit more, I’d recommend the 10-day tour. Bring warm clothes and be careful not to drink any tap water.

Our driver and guide Kokon was a very pleasant, spirited company and organised everything in an efficient and reliable way. He showed us the beauties of the Panj river valley, Wakhan corridor and of the Pamir Plateau and explained many things to us. He showed us animals, including a Marco Polo sheep, many Yaks, Ibexes and Marmots. Especially the drive down to Jarty Gumbez, Shorbulak observatory, and the two Kukjigit Lakes was a very good experience. Thanks to Kokon (and for a short while our driver in Kirgistan) the trip was a very good adventure. This also includes the four hikes we went on: Bartang valley to Jizev, Engels Peak meadowd, the Panorama Ridge trail and later the trail at Lenin peak up to travelers pass (highest 4750 m!) It was a good decision to spend 10 days for the tour and not reduce it to a shorter time as many do. We could have even spent more time, for example at Karakul lake, to walk and see more of it. Altogether, many thanks to the Alay team and to Kokon for the great tour.

I travel solo and appreciate that Visit Alay helped creating a group so I was able to share the trip cost with other travellers! It was a 9D8N trip from Dushanbe to Osh and the trip was fun! It was truly an amazing ezperience. Breathtaking sceneries and lovely people we met along the trip make the trip even more unforgettable. Shout out to our super experienced driver Sham! He is a very nice person and helped arranging decent accomodation for all of us.