Private Tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
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
Bottled water throughout the trip
Full-day tour of the Seven Lakes (Haft Kul)
Tajikistan e-visa (if required) – Please CHECK your eligibility before travel!
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Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth trip especially with a good guide
ricongtrip,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a surprisingly good adventure. Very refreshing, majestic snow cap mountain, extraordinary lakes and captivating water falls. The guide made all these even more enjoyable. Our guide was caring, informative and courteous. He even recommended us to a good restaurant for a meal. Great
Great tour, amazing guide!
alessandropU8515TX,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was absolutely unforgettable! The Seven Lakes are a great spot to visit. What truly made the experience special, though, was our guide, Amin. His positivity, warmth, and genuine enthusiasm made the whole journey even more enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for both stunning scenery and great company! The cherry on top was the dinner Amin invited us to, a great restaurant to eat the best plov in the world!!!! Thanks Amin:)
All is good. The guide...
Lukito H,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00All is good. The guide also great. Well organize and one of must visit when you go to samarkand……….👍
Great!
lukitoh2021,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All is good. Well organize. Great guide!
Simply beautiful day walk
E8103NIvictoriad,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Seven Lakes Tour with Amin! We are very happy with the experience; Amin made everything easy and fun. Their knowledge of the area and positive energy are contagious. We spent a wonderful day surrounded by dreamy landscapes and with the best company. Thank you, Amin, for taking such good care of us in Tajikistan! 100% recommended!
Amazing experience!
Ivan Montealegre,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amin was a great guide, and communication with him was always excellent. I initially booked a tour in Samarkand to explore the city, learn about its history, and see some truly spectacular places. He also suggested other tours, such as Bukhara and the Seven Lakes in Tajikistan, and I decided to join both. During the Seven Lakes tour we could not reach the last lake, possibly due to weather or road conditions, but it did not take away from the experience. I took incredible photos, met amazing people, and truly enjoyed the journey. The experience left me very happy and with a strong desire to come back. I would definitely contact Amin again and highly recommend him.
Wonderful experience!
LightPacker163204,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was excellent! Amin the tour guide went above and beyond to make it the most comfortable experience - from picking me up from my hotel all the way to dropping me off at the end and also an impromptu stop at Registan square after the tour to take some pictures. He shared about the history, culture and stories about the Tajikistan people. Driving past the Zarafshon mountains and the small mountain villages to get to beautiful lakes left me in awe and wonder. What a magical experience! Highly recommended! Thank you Amin 🙏🏼😊💫✨
Tajikistan hits different 🔥
Nia0Nia,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tajikistan is worth to explore especially 7th lakes in winter season. Amin as my guide is very helpful, friendly, and explaining during the trip very well. I am enjoying so much during it
Wonderful tour of the 7 Lakes with Amir
John K,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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 side. Stopped at a restaurant to pick up lunch and then drove up to see the 7 lakes. The scenery was amazing, the lakes beautiful and the driver very skillful on the mountain roads. Amir was an amazing guide and he made the trip seamless from beginning to end. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Samarkand and want to visit beautiful scenery. The tour took 10 hours time but it flew by. We left our hotel at 8 am and were back at the hotel at 6 pm.
Fantastic! Breathtakingly beautiful!
CatherineE1299,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This excursion is a must! The Seven Lakes are wonderful, the driver very professional and the car very comfortable. The guide is well versed and tells exciting stories about each lake. I come from a mountain country myself and was very happy about this natural wonder. Thanks to the guide and driver for this unforgettable experience.
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