Oriz.

Oriz was extremely professional and the car was perfectly suitable for the Pamir highway. We picked it up from Osh and drove it to Dushanbe. Oriz also helped us get our GBAO permits. The car was a 2008 Toyota Prado and came with a spare tire and plug kit and air compressor. Thankfully we didn’t need to use any of those. Oriz speaks fluent English and is very responsive on the telephone. He knows everyone along the Pamir highway and is able to deal with any problem that may arise along the way. Renting a car from Oriz was absolutely the best way to experience the Pamir highway for 10 days. I highly recommend. Cheers!

David

September 2026

We 100% recommend Oriz. He's reliable, available, responsive, and his 4x4 worked perfectly. He handles the GBAO and advises us throughout the travel. Go for it without hesitation! Nous recommandons Oriz à 100%. Il est fiable, disponible, réactif et son 4x4 a parfaitement fonctionné. Il s’occupe des GBAO et nous conseille au fur et à mesure du trajet. Allez-y les yeux fermés !

Amélie

August 2026

I rented a Toyota Prado and it was in excellent condition. I drove the entire Pamir Highway, including the Wakhan Valley, and the vehicle has no problem. The car was reliable and comfortable. Oriz has informed us about road closures and any other issues along the route. I highly recommend Oriz to anyone planning a road trip in the region!

Riccardo

August 2026

I rented a Toyota Prado and it was in excellent condition. I drove the entire Pamir Highway, including the Wakhan Valley, all the way to Karakol lake, and the vehicle performed flawlessly throughout the journey without a single issue. The car was reliable, comfortable, and perfectly suited for the challenging road conditions. The rental process was smooth and professional, and my deposit was returned promptly without any hassle. I highly recommend Oriz to anyone planning a road trip in the region!

David

June 2026

We rented a car from Oriz in Dushanbe, for our 12 day roadtrip to Osh. It was absolutely amazing! Oriz helped us with everything: the GBAO permit and also printed versions of the permit and passport (which you need for the checkpoints). He was always quickly responding. The car was very reliable, you need that on the bumpy roads ;-) In Dushanbe he took the time to give us clear instructions on using the 4x4. Nice to feel the confidence in each other, we felt very safe during the trip and recommend renting the car from Oriz for the Pamir Highway!

Koen

May 2026

Further i would like to point out we did not travel with Ozir himself, just wanted to mention that because all other reviews claim to have travelled with him.

Johannes

May 2026

My husband and I had a wonderful 4-day trip across Tajikistan from Khujand to Panjakent, traveling via Iskanderkul and the Seven Lakes. Everything was very well organized from start to finish. The 4x4 vehicle was comfortable and ideal for the mountain roads, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. Both Oriz and the driver were experienced, friendly, and always helpful, making us feel safe and well taken care of throughout the trip. One of the highlights was that the driver showed us many beautiful Soviet mosaics along the way—something we wouldn’t have discovered on our own—which made the experience even more special and unique. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tajikistan!

Laura

April 2026

Everything went smooth. Highly recommend

Marcin

August 2025

We arranged our tour through Tajikistan with Oriz, and everything was handled with care and professionalism. Our guide for the trip was Davud, an experienced guide and a friend of Oriz. Davud was an absolute pleasure to travel with: knowledgeable, friendly, and calm. He shared so many interesting insights about the country’s culture, history, and landscapes, making the journey truly enriching. He also drove with great care, which was especially appreciated on the mountain roads, and his English was excellent. We felt safe, well taken care of, and genuinely connected to the places we visited, all thanks to the thoughtful planning by Oriz and the expertise of Davud. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a meaningful and smooth travel experience in Tajikistan!

Isabel

August 2025

Good trip !

Rivelino

December 2024

Everything was perfect and had amazing time during the trip.

Michela

November 2024

Oriz arranged Alfred to operate this 2 days Panjakent tour. He also recommended how to go from Samarkand to the border easily. Alfred picked up me at the border. He took care me very well as if I were his brother. The first day, we went around Panjakent. He brought me to explore the town like a local. The latter day, we went to the seven lakes. Alfred drove very good and he stopped everywhere I wanted to take a photo. He helped me to get lots of nice photos. I really appreciated this tour.

Phakphoom

May 2024

Everything was perfect. High recomend.

Valdis

September 2023

Oriz responded very quickly to any questions and immediately organized the tour that I wanted. Farid was my guide and he was a great driver and guide, as well as speaking very good English.

Nerea

July 2023

We were very happy with our tour. Oriz organised a very interesting schedule with many amazing sights and locations that we visited. Our tour guide Navruz was the best that I have had in over 30 years of travel. Highly recommend this tour to other travelers.

Sean

June 2023

Really had an amazing trip with a guide that Oriz coordinated. Was very clear over Whatsapp where and when to meet the driver after the simple crossing at the border. After that we were collected and taken into the mountains. We had a picnic at the last lake with some of the food we bought in Panjakent which was very tasty. Excited to one day return to Tajikistan and would certainly not hesitate to book with Oriz again.

Christian

June 2023

We had a very enjoyable trip. We enjoyed the Turkish restaurant that Kamille picked out for us.

Linda

May 2023

This tour was perfect. I wish I had longer as so much to see. Very careful driver. Perfect English I’d give it 11/10. Tajikistan is AMAZING

Lisa

May 2023

Oriz managed everything very competently. He gave quick answers to all our questions via Whatsapp and allowed us to flexibely adapt the tour based on our needs (pick-up from border). Our guide Afred also contacted us on Whatsapp the day before departure and we could precisely agree on the pick-up location and time. Afred was very sympathic, friendly, extremely helpful and had great English language skills. The car we had was a good-quality 4x4. We had a fantastic time on this trip and would recommend Ori/Afred to anyone!

Dennis

April 2023

All the booking and logistics communication with Oriz’s was very smooth and swift. I cannot comment on his services as a guide because it was. A different guide who came for the tour. That guide Afred was very nice and helpful.

Nirmal

April 2023

We had a wonderful time with Oriz and his team visiting the 7 lakes. Looking forward to book another trip with him soon!

Ivan

April 2023

I could not have wished for a better tour,guide and driver for my trip in Tadsjikistan. . From the first contact I have been meet with very professional, honest and friendly communication. The trip was perfectly executed and Oriz is beyond fluent in English, very knowledgeable, easygoing and funny. I can highly recommend the tour and all other tours Oriz and his team is offering

Tania

April 2023

Thank you Oriz for arranging our group in Tajikistan. Our driver also very helpful. We had fun during our tour. I am surely come again to Tajikistan for exploring another routes

Nina

March 2023

Oriz organized my tour with an amazing guide, Afreddun. Oriz was very good at communicating and always checking in. Afreddun really made my stay perfect. Very kind and knowledgeable, he exemplified how a great guide really can make your visit even better by providing all services and the extra local knowledge. Great conversations, knowledgeable guide, safe driver - really felt taken care of and that I had so many great experiences. His choices for lunch were always spot on!

N

November 2022

Great experience overall. Afred, an english speaking guide and driver brought us to stunnig places in the fann mountains including a 6h hike and homestays for a real authentic local experience. The service and communication provided by Oriz was very professional and everything worked out perfectly fine. I would definitely book it again and recommend to others. Afred, the guide, is just a super nice and trustworthy person.

Josua

September 2022

We enjoyed our trip with Oriz in Tajikistan. Oriz has an innate ability to combine his local knowledge with good humour and an easy going attitude. This made our time in Tajikistan relaxed and fun. For example, procuring vodka and cognac whilst we were at the Iscandarkul lake was a very nice surprise. I think a small group tour is not only about the history, scenery and lifestyle of the country that you are visiting but most important are the people that you meet along the way. As well, Dilik was the best driver we had across all three countries as he was part of the group and was quick with a smile. As a guide/driver team they work well together.

I have traveled with Oriz on the Pamir Highway twice: both times in October. As a guide, Oriz beautifully manages to balance professional guidance and friendly companionship. His knowledge is extensive, but he caters his guidance to the interests of his tourists. On my second trip I was traveling with old friends from university, and the memories of us hanging out with Oriz at the guesthouses stand out as particularly cherished. Another one of Oriz`s virtues as a professional guide is his flexibility and ability to arrange complex excursions. I can speak for his flexibility in the Wakhan altering our itinerary to find the ideal place to spend the night for photography. We canceled one night in Langar and stayed one night in Yamk (spelling?) instead. I can not recommend Oriz enthusiastically enough. If you are looking for friendly companionship that will show you the most generous and sincere aspects of Pamiri culture, Oriz is the man. If you are looking for professionalism in guidance, Oriz is still the man.

I was in Tajikistan 2 years ago and had the pleasure of meeting Oriz and must say it was one of the most delightful trips I have had. The warmth, hospitality, attention to detail, cultural and historic knowledge of the sights we saw...all made for a unique and memorable trip. I have now travelled to 166 countries and this was one of the most enriching experiences thanks to the commitment and service demonstrated by Oriz.