6-Day Tajikistan Tour: Seven Lakes, Fann Mountains & Dushanbe
Price
Negotiable
The price is agreed individually. Tell us the ages of any children so we can prepare your quote.
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Travel from Samarkand across the border to Panjakent, then explore the Seven Lakes and the villages of Ghazza and Voru in the Fann Mountains. The route combines village stays, walks to Kulikalon and Iskandarkul, and sightseeing in Dushanbe, Hisor and Norak. The program includes six guided days and six nights, followed by free time in Dushanbe on Day 7. Available April–October; confirm the final arrival and departure arrangements when requesting a quote.
Live tour guide
Guide Information: An experienced English-speaking local guide accompanies the guided program.
Group Size
Minimum and Maximum Participants: The tour operates with a minimum of 1 participants and a maximum of 12 participants.
Highlights
- •Seven Lakes and the archaeological sites of Panjakent and Sarazm
- •Guesthouse stays in mountain villages and traditional architecture in Voru (Bory)
- •Tajik plov cooking experience
- •Kulikalon lake walk and the Rudaki Mausoleum
- •Iskandarkul, its waterfall and Saritag village
- •Dushanbe, Hisor Fortress and Norak reservoir views
Itinerary
Day 1 – Samarkand → Panjakent → Seven Lakes
After breakfast, transfer from Samarkand to the border and cross into Tajikistan. Visit the archaeological remains of ancient Panjakent and the UNESCO-listed Sarazm settlement.
After lunch, drive into the Marguzor valley to explore the Seven Lakes: Mizhgon, Soya, Husher, Nofin, Hurdak, Marguzor and Hazorchashma. Dinner and overnight in a local guesthouse.
Day 2 – Seven Lakes → Ghazza → Voru → Ghazza
After breakfast, drive to Ghazza village in the Fann Mountains and have lunch. Continue to Voru, also called Bory in the itinerary, to explore its traditional mountain architecture.
Return to Ghazza for a village walk and time with local residents. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse.
Day 3 – Ghazza → Rudaki Mausoleum → Kulikalon → Artuch
After breakfast, visit the Rudaki Mausoleum in Panjrud on the way toward Artuch. Continue with a walk to the Kulikalon lakes and a picnic near the water.
Dinner and overnight in a local guesthouse in the Artuch area. The walk and daily timing are agreed with the local guide.
Day 4 – Artuch → Iskandarkul → Saritag
After breakfast, drive through the Fann Mountains to Iskandarkul. Walk beside the lake and follow the trail to the Iskandar-Darya waterfall.
After lunch, continue to Saritag village for dinner and an overnight guesthouse stay.
Day 5 – Saritag → Dushanbe
After breakfast, travel to Dushanbe and have lunch in a local restaurant. The planned hotel is Rumi, subject to confirmation.
Explore the capital’s museum collections, including the reclining Buddha, the Ismoil Somoni monument, Rudaki Park and Independence Park. Dinner in a national restaurant and overnight in Dushanbe.
Day 6 – Dushanbe → Hisor → Norak → Dushanbe
After breakfast, visit Hisor Fortress and the neighboring historic buildings. Return toward Dushanbe for lunch before continuing to Norak for sightseeing and panoramic views of the reservoir and hydropower site.
Return to Dushanbe for dinner in a traditional teahouse and an overnight hotel stay.
Day 7 – Free time in Dushanbe
Free time after the final overnight stay. This is not an additional guided touring day; departure timing and any onward transfer must be confirmed when booking.
What's Included
- ✓Air-conditioned overland transportation along the itinerary
- ✓Six nights: four nights in guesthouses and two nights in a hotel
- ✓English-speaking local guide for the guided program
- ✓Breakfasts, lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary
- ✓Sightseeing specified in the itinerary
What's Not Included
- ✗Visa costs, if applicable; check current entry requirements for your nationality
- ✗Camera or video fees at sights where charged
- ✗Single-room supplement
- ✗Tips
What do I need to bring?
Bring your passport, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a reusable water bottle and layers for changing temperatures. Mountain routes need warm clothing and weather protection even in summer. Confirm the packing list, entry documents and any permits for your itinerary before departure.