A one-day tour to the Seven Lakes from Samarkand offers a striking contrast to typical travel around Uzbekistan. Instead of visiting historical and cultural landmarks, you’ll cross into neighboring Tajikistan and trade grand monuments for peaceful, colorful mountain lakes. Located just 110 km from Samarkand, the lakes can be reached in about two hours.
Each lake is a gem of the Fann Mountains, distinguished by its unique color, shape, and setting within the mountain gorge. Depending on the season and the angle of the sun, the water changes from light blue to deep purple. The lakes all have unusual names, and Tajik families living between them or along their shores often share fascinating local legends.
If you have a free day in Samarkand, take a one-day tour to the Seven Lakes – these few hours will leave you with vivid memories of Tajikistan’s stunning mountain scenery.
Tour itinerary:
Samarkand – Seven Lakes – Samarkand
At 07:30 transfer to the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border crossing at Jartepa (40 km, 1 h). Upon arrival at the customs and passport control on both sides, kindly proceed to the exit of the border control area. At that point, our guide/driver will be waiting for you with the sign with your name. Meet Tajik local guide and driver and drive to Seven Lakes (65 km, 1h). The Seven Lakes are located in the west of Fann mountains; each of them has its own colour which varies from calming turquoise to mesmerizing purple. At the last lake of Khazorchashma you will enjoy a picnic.
Late in the afternoon return to the Jartepa border crossing (65 km, 1h), customs and passport control, continue to Uzbekistan. Meet your driver and transfer to Samarkand (40 km, 1h). Arrive in Samarkand, transfer to the hotel/private residence.
End of the One-day Seven Lakes Tour from Samarkand.
Price includes:
- All transfers: Uzbekistan part all transfers - 1-3 pax by sedan type car; 4-8 pax by van type car; 9-14 pax by 20 seat bus; Tajikistan part all transfers - 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax by van type car; 8-13 pax by 20 seat bus;
- English speaking tour leader in Tajikistan;
- Lunch;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
- Visa support letter for Tajikistan tourist visa.
Price doesn't include:
- Consular fees for Tajikistan tourist visa;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Travel insurance.
Prices, per person
Tour Enquiry
The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour.
Our guides will follow your own pace.
The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm.
We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.
