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Seven Lakes Day Tour from Samarkand (Private & Group Options)

★ 4.7 (144 reviews) 📍 Samarkand, Uzbekistan
👤Private tour 🚐Pickup offered 💬Offered in: German +3 ⚡Instant Confirmation

About this experience

Welcome to Fascinating tour to the land of mountains where top of the ridges are always covered with snow and where narrow gorges hide small lakes with an amazing color of water.

The lakes are called the Haftkul (which means “Seven Lakes” in Tajik) - sometimes they are also known as Marguzor Lakes.
Mountain villages perched near Lakes Khurdak and Marguzor provide a glimpse into the present-day lifestyle of rural Tajik families.

Visa Requirements for Your Trip
This trip starts in Uzbekistan and enters Tajikistan. Both Uzbekistan and Tajikistan offer visa-free entry for many nationalities. However, before booking, please check your specific visa requirements to ensure a smooth journey.
If you need a visa, make sure you have:

A Tajikistan visa (if required for your nationality).
A double-entry visa for Uzbekistan, as you will re-enter the country after visiting Tajikistan.

What to Expect

1

Stop: Panjakent

1 hour

Meet up with our driver in your hotel and transfer to Uzbek - Tajik border. Arrival at Uzbek - Tajik border pass. You nned to walk to cross the border. After border crossing fomality Meet by Tajikistan staff and drive to Penjikent.

2

Stop: Seven Lakes

3 hours

Drive to Marghuzor, the first lake , at an elevation of 1,640 m. Its name traslates to eyelashes in Tajik. The lake is known for its vibrant colors. Next you will visit Soya Lake. Translating as "shadow", due to this lake's geographical position between high…

3

Stop: Seven Lakes

1.5 hour

Optional hike from sixth lake to seven Hazorchashma - the seventh and highest of the Seven Lakes is located at around 2,400 metres above sea level. The name Hazorchashma (or Azorchashma) means “a thousand springs”, since the lake is fed by the waters of two…

4

Stop: Proto-urban site of Sarazm

30 minutes

“Make a brief stop at the Sarazm UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of Central Asia’s oldest settlements, dating back over 5,500 years. Explore the excavated ruins and learn about this ancient hub of culture and trade before continuing your journey toward the stunning Seven Lakes.”

What's included

  • ✔ Bottled water
  • ✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✔ Entrence fee to Sarazm archeological site

Not included

  • ✘ Lunch
  • ✘ Tajikistan visa (if required for your nationality).
  • ✘ A double-entry visa for Uzbekistan, as you will re-enter the country after visiting Tajikistan.

Languages Available

GermanRussianEnglishPersian

Good to Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

German, Russian, English, Persian.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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