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From Samarkand: Day Tour to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan
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From Samarkand: Day Tour to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan

By Travel company Marco Polo
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $417 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Learn about Persian culture and traditions outside of Iran in Tajikistan
  • Discover 7 wanders of Tajikistan: 7 lakes of 7 different colours
  • Learn about Zoroastrian religion, one of the most ancient religions of world
  • Walk among the skyscraper mountains of Tajikistan called the Fann Mountains
  • See artefacts indicating ancient trading routes at the ruins of Sarazm

Activity location

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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From Samarkand: Day Tour to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $417.28 x 1 AdultCA $417.28

Total
Price is CA $417.28
From Samarkand: Day Tour to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan
  • English
Starting time: 8:10 a.m.
Price details
CA $418.74 x 1 AdultCA $418.74

Total
Price is CA $418.74

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport from the meeting point
  • What's includedWhat's included Lunch in a traditional house or picnic at the lake
  • What's includedWhat's included Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Interpreter service
  • What's includedWhat's included Entry tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransfers to and from the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Visa (if required)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones, Electric wheelchairs, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

After meeting your guide, head to Panjakent to begin your trip. Panjakent was once the capital of the Sogdian Empire, a Zoroastrian civilisation well predating Islam in the region. A stone’s throw away from the border crossing are the UNESCO-listed ruins of Sarazm.

The ruins of Sarazm, more than 5,000 years old, are the remains of the first agricultural society in Central Asia. A remarkably tall human skeleton dubbed the Princess of Sarazm, was found here with some of her ornaments.

Continue to the Panjakent Bazaar, a beautiful central building ringed by brick archways. It’s a good place to stock up on trekking snacks like nuts and dried fruits or get an authentic taste of Tajik hospitality. Next, see the Old Mosque and Madrasah of Olim Dodkhoh.

After the city sightseeing, drive to the Seven Lakes (Haft Kul), seven small lakes in northwest Tajikistan. Legend says they’re the tears of the daughters of a missing man. Science says they were created after earthquakes altered the Shing River’s course.

Whichever version you prefer, the path to the lakes is one of Tajikistan’s most accessible treks, and it's the perfect introduction to the country’s natural beauty. Aside from the azure lakes, there are plenty of villages to wander through, and many locals are happy to invite travellers in for tea.

Enjoy a slow walk to the final lake of Haft Kul, known as Hazor Chashma. The slope is gentle, and the altitude is low (the lake is around 2,400 metres/7,870 ft). Afterwards, drive back to the Samarkand border for drop-off.

Location

Activity location

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan