The 6 Best Seven Lakes Tours from Samarkand

1.Full Day Private Tour in Seven Lakes from Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend 8 to 10 hours crossing from Samarkand into Tajikistan for the jewel-colored Seven Lakes, rural villages, and Fann Mountain views. Guides such as Shamsiddin, Farrukh, Iva, and Shakhzod lead the Tajik side. The trip includes transport, water, and Sarazm, but not lunch or visas.

“The tour was well organised. We had been picked up from our guest house and arrived to the Tadjikistan border. The border pass is time consuming. Allow at least 1.5 hours. Our guide Shakhzod met as immediately after passing the border. We travelled in a comfortable Honda CRV. Shakhzod was a wonderful person and told us a lot about the history of Tajikistan and all the points of interest on our way. On fourth lake we had a delicious lunch in a local village.”

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2.Tour From Samarkand To Tajikistan: Seven Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $99

Join a private day trip from Samarkand to Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes. An Uzbek guide such as Ikrom or Iqrom handles the transfer and border crossing, while a Tajik driver takes you through Panjakent and the mountain reservoirs. Expect an early start, a bumpy road, photo stops, and lunch at your own cost.

“We had an absolutely phenomenal time on this tour with Ikram. He took such good care of us throughout every step of the tour. He picked us up at our hotel in Samarkand and drove us to the Tajik border. From there we walked across the bRead more”

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3.Seven Lakes of Tajikistan Full Package Excursion from Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $175

Travel from Samarkand into Tajikistan with Ali and an Uzbek driver for an 11-hour visit to all seven lakes. You’ll have an air-conditioned vehicle, snacks, water, internet, lake walks, village encounters, and possible swimming time. Pickup is offered, and groups can include up to 20 people.

“This tour with Ali and his team was great from start to finish. Ali and the Uzbek driver picked me up on time from Samarkand to take me on a wonderful tour. The crossing to and from Tajikistan went smoothly as I am sure Ali has gone Read more”

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4.Seven Lakes Tajikistan Private Excursion From Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $145

Travel from Samarkand into Tajikistan’s Khaftkul Valley with private transport, an English-speaking Tajik guide, and a stop at all seven mountain lakes. The day includes a vehicle change at the border, rough mountain roads, a picnic lunch at extra cost, and a long return journey. Dawood and driver Masoor have been praised for their help on past departures.

“Awesome tour, amazing nature, amazing mountains scenery and the guide and driver so nice. Thank you!”

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5.Seven Lakes Tajikistan: All-Inclusive Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $94Best value

Travel from Samarkand into Tajikistan with a private guide such as Amir, cross the border on foot, then visit all seven Fann Mountain lakes. The day includes private transport, bottled water, a traditional Tajik lunch or picnic, and an optional trek near the sixth lake. Expect 8 to 9 hours, plus border formalities.

“This was a really enjoyable trip to the 7 lakes in Tadjikistan from our hotel in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Amir our guide picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the border and walked through with us to meet our driver on the Tadjikistan sidRead more”

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6.Day Tour from Samarkand Explore Panjakent and Seven Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $99

Travel from Samarkand into Tajikistan for a full day of Panjakent sights and the Seven Lakes. Your air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, entrance fees, and guide are included. Guide Bibi has welcomed visitors at the border, while Sarazm adds a 5,500-year-old archaeological stop to the mountain scenery. Lunch is not included.

“The driver picked me up from my hotel on time, so after picking up the other two guests we also made the journey to the border control (approx. 1 hour).”

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