Full-day guided tour to Iskanderkul Lake from Dushanbe
Overview
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9 hours
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This is a day trip to one of the most beautiful, and biggest lake of Tajikistan, Iskanderkul lake. The lake named after Alexander the Great (known as Iskander in the East), that makes it more interesting to visit. You are not just going to visit this lake alone, however you will visit Snake lake, walk to powerful Fann mountains waterfall famous as Fann's Niagara. Besides that, all the way from Dushanbe to Iskanderkul lake and back, you will enjoy great landscapes and sceneries of Fann mountains range, Varzob Gorge and rivers. Take a boat trip to see most of the lake. You can swim in the lake also. Eat your lunch right at the edge of the lake in a well-located Cafe wwith best views on the lake and mountains. Anything else?! Let's discover then!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Dushanbe
Meet with our tour guide in your hotel lobby at 09:00. And start driving to Iskanderkul lake
Iskanderkul Lake
Arrival in Iskanderkul lake around 12:00. According to legend, Lake Iskanderkul was named after Alexander the Great, known in the East as Iskander. It is said that the path of Alexander the Great to India passed through this lake. Stroll around the lakes, and you also can swim in the lake if you wish. You can have lunch in a cafe located at the lake. There are also operating boats on which you can take a boat trip of the lake. Later visit Snake lake that is situated in some steps away from Iskanderkul lake. From here best view for Iskanderkul lake opens. After that, you will walk to a 50-meter waterfall, which the locals compare with Niagara and call the Fann Niagara (Niagara Fana). The lake covers 4 km2 , and the depth is 72 m.
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Full-day guided tour to Iskanderkul Lake from Dushanbe
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Live tour guide throughout the tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Pickup points
Panorama Hotel
Sharifjon Huseynzade str., 2/1 Dushanbe Tajikistan
Baland Hotel
Hueseinzoda 2/1 Dushanbe Tajikistan
Zara Hotel
Afsakhzod 28 Dushanbe Tajikistan
Dushanbe Airport
Dushanbe Tajikistan
Grey Hotel
Dzhabora Rasulova, 9, Shirin Factory Dushanbe Tajikistan
Aini Hotel
Ayni Street 52/46 Dushanbe Tajikistan
Zara Hotel
Covetskiy 28 Dushanbe Tajikistan
Platinum
Ayni Street Dushanbe Tajikistan
Zarra Hotel
A. Afsahzod 28 Dushanbe Tajikistan
Romosh Hotel
9/1 Rajabovikh St Dushanbe Tajikistan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The journey of a lifetime
Abu8raash1406,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very wonderful experience in all respects commitment to the right time and price and credibility and I thank the driver he was nice to me and the tour is unforgettable for my trip
100% recommended.
elmayoral152,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A spectacular experience. We've been given a Service 10 the better said 20. They have been fast and efficient. The super friendly drivers. And the beautiful excursion. It was worth it. The Marco Polo agency, it's been efficient. Thank you very much.
Respectable professional company
452hananh,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional company. Provided all sorts of advice even when they didn’t have to. They even helped with our visa. Very clean hospitable homestay with delicious home made food. Tours were very well organized and with reasonable prices
Don't look further! This tour is all what you need.
Blondeandgs,Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely stunning tour. The driver was on time, speaks perfect English, was knowledgeable and was generally a really nice and funny guy to talk to. We have seen both lakes and beautiful waterfall. Car was very comfortable.
Amazing trip to Iskanderkul lake with Guide Ali by Marcopolo
764deveshg,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing trip to Iskanderkul lake from Dushanbe with one of the best guides, Ali. He spoke English just like native Englishman. He explained and showed all the main points around. We also went to waterfall with 20-30mins hike and it was super worth it. Lake was soooo beautiful and you can have lunch there while watching beautiful mountains all around you! Our guide Ali was very helpful, kind, Respectful and very funny. He made sure our trip was very smooth and gave us good enough time at every place. We enjoyed his company a lot. The booking process was also very easy and I got all details on WhatsApp a day before from Marco Polo and I think its one of the great companies in Tajikistan for all tours. Recommended
Great Iskanderkul Tour from Dushanbe
Meander21850740596,May 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great tour of Iskanderkul and highly recommend this company. My guide, Safarali, was fantastic and treated me very well. The tour was well organized and Iskanderkul lake was amazing.
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