Tour From Samarkand To Tajikistan: Seven Lakes
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History, culture, cuisine, picturesque mountains and a complex of mountain reservoirs in a 1-day adventure.
Let's discover the beautiful mountains, nature, and culture of Tajikistan together!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Samarkand
Meeting with our guide at the appointed meeting place and transfer to the Uzbek-Tajik border. After arriving at the Uzbek-Tajik border crossing, you will need to cross the border on foot with our guide. After crossing border control, meeting with our driver-partner from Tadjikistan and transfer to Penjikent.
Visited the ancient city of Sarazm, see the sights of Penjikent and have lunch.
Options
A Private Tour To Tadjikistan
Pick up time: Pick-up time may vary by ±15 minutes. Transport : The type of transport will depend on the number of travelers in the group. Information: More information will be given by WhatsApp or Telegram after booking the tour Pickup included
A Group Tour To Tadjikistan
A Group Tour To Tadjikistan: The tour will take place only if there are at least 2 participants. If not enough travelers, the trip will be as private. Attention : if only you and you don’t want private tour, you need to cancel your booking. Transport: The type of transport will depend on the number of travelers in the group. Pick up time: Pick-up time may vary by ±30 minutes, as the driver will be picking up travelers from different location. Information: More information will be given by WhatsApp or Telegram after booking the tour Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Photo Stops at the Best Spots
A Professional Guide Consulting in Uzbekistan
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
You can taste Traditional Foods of Tadjikistan (excluded: you will pay extra money)
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan E-Visa (if required) - Please, check your eligibility before the tour!
A guide service in Tadjikistan for English groups (usually don’t need, we can add by extra cost)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Heavenly landscapes!
antoniodJ1923UN,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Seven Lakes near Panjakent are without doubt one of the most breathtaking natural experiences in Tajikistan. The journey itself,winding through narrow mountain roads, cliffs, and remote villages, builds up to a landscape that feels untouched and raw. Each lake has its own character, but the higher you go, the more spectacular it becomes. The final lake, Hazorchashma, is truly special. We did a short 20-minute walk to reach the best viewpoints, and that small trek made all the difference, it allowed us to really take in the silence, scale, and beauty of the place. Honestly, we wished we had more time here. The off-road drive is part of the adventure, and our drivers Suhrob and Khudoygul and guide Shaharom of Tajikistan Mountain Travel handled it with great skill, making us feel safe even on challenging terrain. This entire region is a highlight for anyone visiting Tajikistan. However, one important point: authorities should seriously consider restricting vehicles from going too close to the edge of the final lake. Allowing cars right up to the shoreline takes away from the pristine beauty and tranquility of the landscape. Preserving the natural environment here is crucial, and encouraging visitors to walk the last stretch would greatly enhance the experience. Overall, the Seven Lakes are a must-visit , - raw, scenic, and unforgettable. With a bit more care toward conservation, this could remain one of the most beautiful mountain experiences in Central Asia.
Probably more fun with good weather and real English-speaking guide in Tajikistan
Anton van G,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Picked up right on time at our hotel, the guide started a whole story in reasonable English which took about the whole car trip to the border. Interesting but also a lot. Upon arrival at the border, it was only clear why. The guide and driver did not continue and it was indicated how we had to cross the border ourselves. (Which went just fine in itself). After a short walk in the middle of nowhere, a driver was waiting for us on the other side who immediately recognized us from the photo our "guide" had sent him. So far so good. But then it got tricky. The new driver (so no guide) really did not speak a word of English and with a lot of effort a question could be asked via google translate which he did try very hard for but we had imagined our tour with an English-speaking guide something different. Unfortunately the weather was not cooperating so it became a ride to the lake, quickly take a picture and on to the next one where we could not even reach the last lake because apparently the road was too bad. In good weather it's probably a lot nicer but even then this trip is not worth its money. It was nice / special to have been in Tajikistan but this could really have been better
Excellent trip is organized.
akhtama2026,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was well organized, and we would like to thank the tour company and the guides. The staff were polite and professional. We hope, we would gladly book another trip with this tour company in the future.
Great Daytrip to Tajikistan
SQTQ,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve had a great trip. The border crossing was smooth and drivers were punctual.
It is worth doing and...
Nicola L,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is worth doing and is suitable for people of all ages. Nature and adventure accessible to everyone
Great tour
688renanb,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall a great escape to Tajikistan with a beautiful mountains environment. The guide did not speak English, but it was not an issue. The tour will drop you at a local market to buy fruits / pastries. Please be aware that they might not take UZS at the market. You can ask the driver to pay for you then reimburse him in UZS. There is not much walking during the tour. The last 200m to walk are not hard to complete. It's bumpy at times and the duration of the tour will depends on the weather conditions. One clean toilets half-way through.
Fantastic experience to...
Georius M,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience to see the people and culture of Tajikistan, which is really different then Uzbekistan. It was raining, but the lakes were still very bright and blue.
Worth it
Paul N,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you still not 100% sure about this trip, here is the missing piece to book it: It is absolutely worth it. We, my girlfriend and I, were lucky and nobody else booked in this time slot and therefore got a private tour. We were picked up around 6 at our hotel and brought to the border. The border police guys are friendly and it doesn’t take long (UK peeps need an online visa which takes several days, EU does not and passport is enough) . On the other side you get picked up by a very good and experienced driver, who speaks very little English, but Russian and Tadschik. You spent the day with him. We went to a bazaar and changed money from Uzbek Som to the Tadschik currency. I changed 300k to 210 Tadschik Somoni. We had breakfast in Pandschakent (20 Somoni) and after the lakes we had lunch for 70 Somoni. 200 Somoni should be enough in our view for 2 people. Maybe check the exchange rates the day before, to get an idea. The lakes are beautiful especially number 7. Overall, you get an insight into one of the most traditional and isolated places in Central Asia. We’d highly recommend it.
Great option to explore gems of Samarkand
Wojciech K,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent option to explore Samarkand gems in the city center. Guide gives you the idea of what each please is about and if you want explore more there is always time after the tour. Highly recommend!
Great.
R784PA ,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything is well organized, beautiful nature and mountain views
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