Seven Lakes Tajikistan: All-Inclusive Day Tour
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes on this private full-day tour from Samarkand. Cross the border with ease, explore all seven mountain lakes, enjoy a traditional lunch, and experience the culture and scenery of the Fann Mountains—all in one unforgettable day.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Samarkand and escort you to the Uzbekistan–Tajikistan border. Upon arrival, you’ll cross the border on foot, complete the necessary formalities, and continue the journey to Penjikent
Journey to Marghuzor, the initial lake, located at an altitude of 1,640 m. Its name means "eyelashes" in Tajik. The lake is celebrated for its vivid colors. Afterward, you will head to Soya Lake. Its name translates to "shadow" because this lake is situated between towering cliffs, keeping it in shade for most of the day. The third lake, Gushor, is located just 400 meters from Soya. These two lakes are linked by a flowing stream. Named "watchful," this lake is encircled by steep cliffs. The fourth lake, known as Nofin, is the main lake, which translates to "umbilical cord" owing to its length of 2.5 km. The fifth lake, which lies 1.5 km from Nofin and passes through the picturesque village of Pardut, is Khurdak lake, meaning "the baby," as it is the smallest of the seven. The sixth lake, Marguzor, is the largest and, for many, the most stunning of the Seven Lakes.
Options
All-Inclusive Private Tour
Pickup included
All-Inclusive Small-GroupTour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water 1 L per person
Professional full-time escort guide (from door to door)
Private transportation in Tajikistan (comfortable Car, SUV and Minivan)
Hotel pick-up and round-trip transfer to the Tajikistan border (private vehicle)
Traditional Tajik lunch or Picnic
Full-day tour of the Seven Lakes (Haft Kul)
Tajikistan e-visa (if required) – Please CHECK your eligibility before travel!
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour, great guide!
sebastianfis,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Usman as a guide during our tour. He was very friendly and helped us with everything. I’ll definetly recommend this tour.
Beautiful tour to the 7 lakes in Tajikistan.
R5204EBellenp,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very nice trip from Samarkand across the border to Tajikistan. Giyos, our guide, picked us up at the hotel, and we immediately started a conversation; he was very friendly and helpful. We were perfectly accompanied throughout the entire day, including customs formalities, authentic market life in Tajikistan, and then the 7 lakes with their wonderful impressions. The information that Giyos provided us, as well as the picnic and drinks. In Tajikistan, a colleague took over the driving and safely brought us there and back. We were completely satisfied with our trip and say THANK YOU. 🥰 We can highly recommend TourGo in general and this tour in particular.
Great tour.
Heriberto R,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience on our trip to the seven lakes, first the opportunity to get to know a new country, especially one as distant and enigmatic as Tajikistan. The seven lakes and the mountains are beautiful, with the best views you can appreciate in many years, and the opportunity to observe the life of those communities, which, by the way, has improved in their standard of living thanks to tourism and mining. The guide Amin is well-prepared and eager to share all his knowledge with pleasure and generosity. The trip is definitely worth it.
Best Guide and Driver to the Seven Lakes
MElisa 1971,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to go on a tour to the Seven Lakes from Samarkand, I'm sure this is the best way to do It. Amin is an excelent Guide: he speeks very good english, has very good knowledge of Uzbeq,Tadiq and Central Asia culture and history and has very good sense of humor. At first, I was a bit afraid of doing this trip because of the road (I have motion sickness and I am a bit afraid of mountain roads). But my husband wanted very much to visit Tadiquistan from Samarkand. So I researched a lot of the reviews ( in TripAdvisor , Viator etc), and this was the only tour that had only good reviews. The difference from other tours is that: 1. We left early ( Amin arranged for us to leave earlier - at 6:30/6:45). So we didn't get any line in the border crossing ( maybe we had a lucky day as well). 2. Amin crossed the border with us ( which made us feel very secure on the border, all went very smoothly). 3. Some tours have only the driver in the Tadiq mountains side ( who generaly does'nt speek english), but Amin, our guide, was with us the whole time, which made the whole experiencie very agreable and easy. 4. The driver was excelente! He is very experiencied, drives very well and was never in a rush, always carefull with the road, which made us feel very secure ( some vans on front of us seamed to be a bit too fast sometimes..). 5. We had a very good lunch after the mountains. 6. Last, but not least, it is a tour for small groups. We wanted to meet other travellers to change experiences, but not in a very big group ( we saw some vans packed of travellers ). If you have motion sickness, take some medicine and you will be fine. I'm m very glad we chose this tour. It's a beautiful scenary and a very enjoyable tour! Thank you Amin!
Recommended!
carlospZ9907GS,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gorgeous place! Gyos was a great guide, thank you!
Seven lakes review
rachelcQ2021SV,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Usmam was a fantastic tour guide who taught us a lot about the culture and lake and history. The trip was long so brace yourself for the driving but it was fun and well worth the day trip out to nature :)
The guide is friendly. It was just that, on the way there were a few lakes back to see, and as a result seven lakes forgot one lake, and it was beautiful. The first one, which had been driven, was fortunately discovered by a man in the same group. She turned back to take pictures after repeated requests.
Sherpa54987052263,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pretty good. The guide is friendly. It was just that, on the way there were a few lakes back to see, and as a result seven lakes forgot one lake, and it was beautiful. The first one, which had been driven, was fortunately discovered by a man in the same group. She turned back to take pictures after repeated requests.
Beautiful Tajikistan day trip from Samarkand
conorf439,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing trip with Usman and our lovely driver. Highly recommend as a day tour from Samarkand. Beautiful scenery and Usman was very knowledgeable about the history and facts of the region. The seven lakes were beautiful and very remote. Thanks from Scotland!!!
great experience
Lee P,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 7 Lakes experience in Tajikistan was truly amazing and definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Each lake has its own unique beauty, and the journey itself is just as enjoyable as the destination. Lake 3 was probably the least impressive for me, but it is still nice and worth seeing as part of the full experience. From there it just keeps getting better. Lake 6 was my personal favorite with stunning views and a really peaceful atmosphere. Lake 7 is absolutely worth the wait. It feels like a reward at the end of the journey. There is even a small beach like area where you can sit, relax, and take in the surroundings. It is the perfect spot to unwind after the drive. Overall, I would highly recommend visiting the 7 Lakes. It is a beautiful and memorable experience that I would happily do again.
A trip worth taking
Ольга А,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was organised very smooth. The driver met us near the hotel. The car was clean & comfortable. Another driver & a guide met us in Tajikistan. Everybody was friendly & helpful. Bottled water & lunch was also included. We could choose what to eat. Also surprisingly there were quite a few toilets on the way. Including one very clean, with running water & paper. I would recommend to go in the summer because in April lakes were still not full of water so it didn’t look as impressive ad it looks in summer. But still it worth going. And be prepared for a very long drive. You really spend more time in a car than outside. I wouldn’t blame the trip organisers for this. This place is just far away.
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