Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Seven Lakes on a day tour from Samarkand! This unique journey takes you deep into the heart of Tajikistan's serene landscapes, where each lake boasts its own vibrant color and charm. Enjoy the comfort of expert guides, local insights, and an unforgettable glimpse into the region’s natural wonders. Perfect for adventurers looking to explore beyond the usual routes—book your spot today!
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $95.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
On the way stop visit the locale bazar an get some snacks
Trip to Seven lakes wit guide . Stop near lakes to take picture
On the way to the Seven Lakes, stop at the ancient settlement of Sarazm, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore fascinating ruins dating back over 5,500 years, once a thriving center of trade and metallurgy. Walk among archaeological remains, learn about the history of one of Central Asia’s earliest cities, and discover artifacts that highlight the region’s rich cultural heritage before continuing your scenic journey to the lakes.
For group tours, departure is at 08:30 from Registan Square, in front of Labi Gor Restaurant. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time. We will share additional details one day before the tour via WhatsApp. For privat tour option Driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel. The day before, we will contact you to confirm all the details of your pickup. Before booking this trip, please ensure that you are familiar with the visa requirements for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Citizens of the European Union, the United States, and many other countries may enter visa-free, however requirements differ depending on nationality. We recommend checking the most up-to-date regulations before your journey.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Group tour from Samarkand to Explore Seven Lakes lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $86 per person for this Samarkand experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $95. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. For group tours, departure is at 08:30 from Registan Square, in front of Labi Gor Restaurant. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time. We will share additional details one day before the tour via WhatsApp. For privat tour option Driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel. The day before, we will contact you to confirm all the details of your pickup. Before booking this trip, please ensure that you are familiar with the visa requirements for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Citizens of the European Union, the United States, and many other countries may enter visa-free, however requirements differ depending on nationality. We recommend checking the most up-to-date regulations before your journey. Pickup points include Shaxlo & Ali Hotel, Grand Silk Road.
The experience is available in DE, RU, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Explore Pamir.
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It was an amazing trip! I came as a solo traveler but enjoyed the company of the other people in the friendly group. The beauty of the seven lakes was astounding! The trip was capped off with a visit to the ancient archeological site Sarazm. Fascinating to see these ruins (and the associated museum) with so few tourists around.
Communication with the tour agent was ok. I needed to prompt them via Whatsapp myself before i got much instruction on what was to take place. But other than that, it was a good experience. Was nervous about crossing the land border between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, but it was really smooth! Opted to visit 4 lakes and then visit parts of the city to have an understanding for Tajik history. Nice quick hop over and quick view of the country!
Well organised trip. Great views. Our guide explained us a lot about Tadjikistan. She was very kind and friendly. Our drivers drove safely and profesionaly. Everything was perfect
We had a great, enjoyable experience. Our tour guide and driver were friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable.
Scenery spectacular. The drive up the mountains was awesome. Well oragnised. Driver clearly explained how to get through passport controlwho would pick us up other side and where to meet after transit back from border,
Thankyou and safe trip
Amazing experience, breathtaking views, remote villages and welcoming people. The drivers are super friendly, experts in history and culture providing guests with an amazing experience.
Wonderful day trip ... Started w smooth drive who picked me up timely. crossed the border and was picked up by Parvina our very knowledgeable guide who gave us (a small group of people from all different countries) a warm welcome to her Tajikistan.
If you want to stay in Samarkand, you can easily go on tour to Tajikistan. Hotel pickup, Samarkand side driver to the border, walk across the border The Tajik side guides and drivers He'll be waiting for me. Dill, the female guide, is friendly. For explaining information about Tajikistan. It was fun. It was also interesting to drive in the mountains while driving off-road. There is no need to hike or walk, so anyone can join. I was very satisfied with the superb view. I recommend it.
The driver picked me up from my hotel on time, so after picking up the other two guests we also made the journey to the border control (approx. 1 hour). There were no problems on either side. The guide (Bibi) for my tour was waiting for me on the Tajik side. She and the driver took me to the first of the 7 lakes (takes about 25 minutes), where there was the first photo stop. Then we went through all the other lakes, Bibi explained everything in detail and also explained some ancient connections. She also complied with my request for a souvenir store. The tour in Tajikistan took about 5 hours. All in all, breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, unfortunately the car had no air conditioning and it was very dusty on the way, so you can't have the windows open in the extreme heat. Nevertheless, a big recommendation from me. Translated with DeepL.com (free versio
Pristine landscape Great Views Guide was fluent in englisch Very has very good Knowledge about area and Tadschikistan Also very friendly I enjoyed the Trip very much
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and that our guide and driver helped make your trip more meaningful by sharing the rich history and culture of the region. It's always our goal to create memorable and authentic experiences for our guests.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group tour from Samarkand to Explore Seven Lakes | 8–9 hours | 5.0 (12) | $86 | |
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