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Samarkand: Seven Lakes Day Trip with Coffee and Sweets

By Discover Stans
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$150 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the Seven Lakes at a calm, pace with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Relax at the Sixth Lake with a cosy setup, coffee, and tajik local sweets
  • Avoid crowded tours with a small-group, unhurried mountain experience
  • Enjoy comfortable, hassle-free return transport from Samarkand
  • Ideal for couples, photographers, and travellers seeking authentic moments

Activity location

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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Small-group tour with guide and transport
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Best value small-group tour! Experience the same breathtaking route with a professional guide at a better price. Comfortable shared transport and border transfers included. Limited seats and high demand – book now!

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$150.06 x 2 AdultsNZ$300.12
Total
Price is NZ$300.12
Exclusive Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Enjoy an exclusive private tour for guests with your own personal guide.
The entire vehicle is reserved only for you.
All costs are included:
transport on both sides of the border,
meals,
non-alkahol drinks,
guide service.
No extra payments.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$307.05 x 1 AdultNZ$307.05
Total
Price is NZ$307.05

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport from Samarkand
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic photo stops at each lake
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cosy corner setup at the Sixth Lake
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ingredients for hot coffee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local sweets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expanses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Drones, Fishing
  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years

What you can expect

Discover the breathtaking Seven Lakes of Tajikistan on an unforgettable day trip from Samarkand and enjoy a unique coffee and sweets experience in the mountains.
Your adventure begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Samarkand. Together with your guide, travel towards the Tajikistan border and cross easily with full border assistance, making the journey smooth and stress-free.
After crossing the border, continue through the spectacular landscapes of the Fann Mountains. The Seven Lakes stretch through the Shing Valley, each one displaying its own shade of blue and turquoise surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.
During the journey, stop at several viewpoints to admire the scenery and capture incredible photos. One of the highlights of the tour is a relaxing coffee and traditional sweets break by the lake, where you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and fresh mountain air.
Along the way, you will also pass small villages and learn about local culture and everyday life in the region.
Designed for travellers who value authenticity, comfort, and meaningful moments, this day trip from Samarkand combines breathtaking nature with a calm, personal pace.
Your journey takes you deep into the spectacular Seven Lakes region, known for its crystal-clear waters, changing colours, and dramatic mountain scenery. Along the way, a licensed local guide from accompanies you, sharing real stories, local knowledge, and cultural insights that you won’t find in guidebooks.This is not a rushed checklist tour — every stop is chosen for its beauty, atmosphere, and experience.
The highlight of the day awaits at the Sixth Lake, where you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully prepared cosy lakeside setup with. Here, surrounded by silence and mountain views, you’ll relax and enjoy traditional coffee and local sweets. This slow, peaceful moment allows you to disconnect, take stunning photos, and truly feel the place rather than just visit it.
Unlike large group excursions, this experience focuses on quality over quantity. The group size is kept small, the schedule remains flexible, and there is time to enjoy the landscape without pressure. Whether you are travelling solo, as a couple, or with close friends, this tour offers the perfect balance of nature, culture, and relaxation.

This experience is ideal for travellers who want:

A calm and authentic escape from the city
Beautiful scenery without crowds.
A personal connection with a local guide
Unique moments that feel natural, not staged
Availability is limited due to the personalised nature of the tour.

After exploring the lakes and enjoying the mountain views, return comfortably to Samarkand in the evening with unforgettable memories.

Book now and experience the Seven Lakes the way they are meant to be seen — unhurried, authentic, and unforgettable.

Location

Activity location

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan