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A turquoise lake surrounded by rugged mountains with snow patches. 1
A couple standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a turquoise lake with mountains in the background. 2
A mountain lake surrounded by rocky cliffs. 3
A turquoise lake surrounded by rugged mountains. 4
A calm lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky. 5
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €61 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

    • Discover the 7 lakes of Marguzor, each with its own unique colour and name
    • Take a dip in the cool waters of the lakes, which are cold enough to swim in
    • See the lakes change colour as the sun moves across the sky
    • Visit a local market in Panjikent and shop for souvenirs
    • Enjoy a hassle-free transfer from your hotel in Samarkand to the lakes

Activity location

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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From Samarkand: Tajikistan and Panjikent day trip

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€61.19 x 1 Adult€61.19
Total
Price is €61.19

Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

This option includes private car and private guide for both countries.

Price details
€289.84 x 1 Traveller€289.84
Total
Price is €289.84

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Transport by car or van to Penjikent and Marguzor
  • Inclusions
    Excursion programme including a visit to the local market in Panjakent
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of the seven lakes in Marguzor
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Tajikistan visa

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Explore the natural beauty of the Fann Mountains on a day trip from Samarkand. Visit the famous seven lakes of Marguzor and see the different colours of the water as the sun changes position.

    Meet your driver at your hotel in Samarkand and transfer to the Uzbek-Tajik border. Pass the border and meet your Tajikistan staff. Transfer to Panjikent and start your excursion programme with a short stop at a local market in Panjikent.

    Transfer to Marguzor, the famous seven lakes, which are seven wonderful water mirrors full of mountain riverside drops. Each lake looks different whenever the sun changes its position. The colours may vary from deep blue to indigo. Most of them are cold to swim in, even in summer.

    These lakes belong to the Fann Mountains system. On the western edge of the Fan Mountains in the valley of the river Shing, there are seven lakes, six of them are dammed origin, beside the lake Hazorchashma. The lakes are called Marguzor, but each of the lakes has its own name.

Location

Activity location

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan