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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,613 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Seven Lakes on a guided day trip
    • Capture stunning photos of the lakes and surrounding landscapes
    • Experience the natural echo between the cliffs at Lake Hushyor
    • Relax by the lakes and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
    • Traditional Lunch in Tajikistan

Activity location

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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Samarkand: Seven Lakes Day Trip with Lunch in Tajikistan

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English
Price details
P 4,612.60 x 1 AdultP 4,612.60
Total
Price is P 4,612.60

Private day trip to Seven lakes from Samarkand

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Price details
P 14,236.42 x 1 AdultP 14,236.42
Total
Price is P 14,236.42

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    LUNCH
  • Inclusions
    WATER DURING TOUR
  • Inclusions
    Private / comfortable transportation
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking guide
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    Local Tajikistan driver
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Samarkand
  • Inclusions
    Uzbekistan–Tajikistan border transfer
  • Inclusions
    Transportation from the border to Seven Lakes
  • Inclusions
    All transportation during the tour in Tajikistan
  • Inclusions
    Visit to all accessible Seven Lakes
  • Inclusions
    Panjakent city visit
  • Inclusions
    Fann Mountains scenic drive
  • Exclusions
    Tajik visa fees (Invatation letter)
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tickets for Museum

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Drones
    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years

What you can expect

  • Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Samarkand. Enjoy a scenic drive towards Panjakent, with a short briefing about the route, border process, and safety. Cross the border from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan with assistance for a smooth transition.

    Stop in Panjakent for a quick look at real morning life, observing locals heading to the bazaar, traditional clothes, and daily routines. Continue your journey to the Seven Lakes, enjoying mountain cliff panoramas along the way.

    Arrive at Lake Mijgon, known for its clear turquoise water and perfect for drone shots. Continue to Lake Soya, a peaceful, shaded area ideal for relaxation and content creators. At Lake Hushyor, experience the “Mountain Echo Point” and try the natural echo between the cliffs.

    Visit Lake Nofin, a narrow valley lake where friendly local children often appear for photos. Continue to Lake Khurdak and then to Lake Marguzor, the star of the journey. Enjoy a short off-road ride to a hidden viewpoint, the “Sky Mirror Spot” where the lake reflects the sky, and a refreshing rest with your feet in the cold mountain water.

    Savor a local lunch, featuring plov or qurutob, fresh oven bread, and homemade apricot juice or herbal tea. Optionally, watch how “mountain bread” is made for a warm, authentic, non-touristy experience.

    Visit Lake Hazorchashma, the highest lake of the valley, with beautiful springs flowing from the mountains and an amazing “wingspan photo” viewpoint. On the way back, the valley turns golden, offering the perfect time for portraits, drone footage, and nature photography.

    Return to Panjakent, cross the border back into Uzbekistan, and arrive in Samarkand for a convenient hotel drop-off.

Location

Activity location

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan