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Day Trip To The Seven Lakes Of Tajikistan

Day Trip to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan

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Samarqand Region

Hiker standing on rocks overlooking turquoise alpine lake surrounded by steep mountain cliffs in Tajikistan
Alpine lake with snow-capped mountains, scattered evergreen trees, and rocky shores in Tajikistan's mountainous landscape
Turquoise mountain lake surrounded by steep limestone cliffs and winding road in Tajikistan's alpine canyon landscape
Hiker standing on rocks overlooking turquoise alpine lake surrounded by steep mountain cliffs in Tajikistan
Hiker standing on rocks overlooking turquoise alpine lake surrounded by steep mountain cliffs in Tajikistan

Operating Hours

From - 08:00 AM To 06:00 PM

On Request

Confirmation will be Provided as per Availability

Mobile Voucher Accepted

Use your phone or print your voucher

Transfer options Available

Free Cancellation 72 hours Prior

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A full day at the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan

This full-day tour takes you from Samarkand to the Seven Lakes, known locally as Haft Kul, in Tajikistan's Fann Mountains. The drive out crosses the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border, passing through mountain roads, small villages and changing scenery along the way, with the terrain shifting from open countryside to steeper mountain passes as you get closer to the lakes.

Exploring the seven lakes

Once at Haft Kul, you visit each of the seven lakes, each known for its own shade of blue and green water. Your guide shares local legends about the lakes and the communities living around them as you move between viewpoints, giving context to a part of the region most visitors to Uzbekistan never see. A picnic lunch is served by one of the lakes, giving you time to sit by the water and take in the surroundings before continuing to the next viewpoint.

Photography and free time

The lakes and surrounding mountains give you plenty to photograph through the day, from close-up shots of the water to wider views of the valley below. This is a day suited to travellers who want a break from city sightseeing in Samarkand and a look at a different, more rural side of the region, away from the usual historic sites and markets.

Return to Samarkand

After the visit, you're driven back across the border to Samarkand, with drop-off at the same point you were picked up. Between the drive, the lakes and the guide's commentary along the way, it makes for a long but well-rounded day out from the city, best suited to travellers happy to spend most of the day on the road for the scenery at the end of it.

  • Discover the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan on a full-day trip from Samarkand.
  • Take in the natural landscapes of the Fann Mountains during the drive.
  • Hear legends about the lakes and the communities that live around them.
  • Cross the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border as part of a guided day out.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lakeshore included in the day.

Inclusions

  • Transportation from Samarkand, with pickup and drop-off at the same point

  • Guided tour of the Seven Lakes

  • Border crossing assistance

  • Lunch

Exclusions

  • Tajik visa fees

  • Personal expenses

  • Drinks, unless provided with lunch

  1. Pickup and drive out

    Your guide collects you in Samarkand and drives you through the Fann Mountains, crossing the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border on the way.

  2. Arrival at the Seven Lakes

    Visit each of the seven lakes, hearing local legends about them from your guide as you move between viewpoints.

  3. Picnic lunch

    Stop for a picnic lunch by the shore of one of the lakes.

  4. Free time and photography

    Spend time taking photos of the lakes and surrounding valley at your own pace.

  5. Return drive

    Drive back across the border toward Samarkand.

  6. Drop-off

    Arrive back in Samarkand with drop-off at the same point you were picked up.

Voucher

  • Mobile voucher accepted

Languages

  • English

  1. Download the voucher from your dashboard after booking.
  2. Keep a soft copy of the voucher on your phone.
  3. Show the voucher to your driver at pickup for verification.
  • Be ready in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
  • Provide an accurate hotel address at booking so pickup runs smoothly.
  • Carry a valid ID or passport with you for the border crossing.
  • Make sure your passport is valid and ready for crossing into Tajikistan.
  • If you miss your pickup time, it is treated as a no-show, with no rescheduling or refund.
  • This trip is not suitable for wheelchair users, people with back problems, or pregnant women.
  • Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, a camera and sunscreen.
  • Timings can vary depending on traffic and border-crossing conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions

They're a chain of seven lakes, known locally as Haft Kul, set in Tajikistan's Fann Mountains, each with its own distinct shade of blue or green water.
Tajik visa fees are not included in this tour, so you're responsible for any visa costs required to enter Tajikistan for the day.
Yes, a picnic lunch by the lakeshore is included as part of the tour, giving you a break to sit by the water partway through the day.
No, this trip is not suitable for pregnant women, along with wheelchair users and people with back problems, given the mountain roads and terrain involved.