Wakhan Runner

International flight to Dushambe, Tajikistan.

Night on board

Arrival in Dushambe, Tajikistan, after the formalities of entry into the country. Check-in at the hotel.

Accommodation at Hotel A.D

After breakfast, we will drive to Shirkhan Bordar (the border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan) to process the entry visas. Once we cross the border, our local Afghan guide will meet us, and we will continue to the city of Kunduz. There, we will arrange the travel permits required for the provinces of Takhar (Taloqan) and Badakhshan, essential for continuing towards Wakhan. Transfer to the accommodation and rest.

Overnight in a guest house in Kunduz.

After breakfast, we set off towards the province of Takhar, with a brief visit to the city of Taloqan. We continue on to Faizabad, enjoying along the way our first mountain landscapes and traditional villages that already hint at the remote nature of the itinerary. A perfect day to begin getting to know local life and immerse ourselves in everyday culture.

Overnight in a hotel in Faizabad.

After breakfast, we will arrange the Wakhan travel permit in Faizabad. With the paperwork ready, we continue towards Ishkashim following the course of the Amu River. We will visit the historic bridge and, if time allows, stop at the Warduj waterfall. Arrival and first immersion in the atmosphere and pace of life in Ishkashim.

Overnight in a hotel in Faizabad.

Today we begin to venture fully into the Wakhan Corridor towards Qala-e-Panj. The landscape becomes increasingly grand, with spectacular views of the Hindu Kush and Pamir ranges. Short stop in Khandud (Wakhan) and visits en route to small villages to experience Wakhi culture from the inside.

Overnight in guest house in Qaila Panj.

After breakfast we will continue to visit the Wakhan Corridor, visiting the villages inhabited by the Wakhis, the majority ethnic group of this area, famous for their kindness and hospitality, where we will photograph their daily rural life. At the end of the day we will arrive at Sarhade Broghil, the last village in Wakhan Corridor.

Overnight in Sarhade in guest house.

Today we set out by 4×4 across mountainous terrain towards Lake Chaqmaqtin, in the heart of the Great Pamir. We will reach a breathtaking high-altitude setting, ideal for landscape and atmospheric photography. We set up camp by the lake and enjoy an unforgettable end of day in the vastness of the Pamir.

Overnight in a camp by Lake Chaqmaqtin.

A full day to rest and experience the Pamir at a relaxed pace. Optional gentle walks and, if conditions allow, a visit to Kyrgyz nomad yurts, a unique opportunity to learn about their way of life and photograph a world that seems frozen in time: herding, nomadic routines, and high-altitude hospitality.

Overnight in camp.

We return towards Sarhad-e-Broghil or Kipkut, enjoying new light and perspectives on the landscape. If time allows, we will make a short detour to the hot springs of Baba Tangi, perfect for a restorative break before continuing to the accommodation.

Overnight in a guest house.

Today is a long day returning through the Wakhan Corridor to Ishkashim. We will stop at scenic points to photograph the valley, villages, and landscapes that may have passed more quickly on the way out. An ideal day to complete the trip’s visual narrative.

Overnight in a hotel in Ishkashim.

Early departure to Kunduz via Faizabad. A road day with short stops to rest and eat. We return to Kunduz to prepare to leave the country the following day.

Overnight in a hotel in Kunduz.

It is time to return to Tajikistan, to Dushambe, where we will spend the night for the next day to take the plane back to Spain. We will spend the day traveling and obtaining the entry permits to Tajikistan.

Overnight in Dushanbe in a hotel.

First thing in the morning, transfer to the airport at the indicated time, end of our Photo Tour to the Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan.

Night on board