Nature & Adventure

Penjikent and the Seven Lakes – a tour from Samarkand

Price

$ 350

Nature & Adventure

Excursion to Penjikent and the Seven Lakes from Samarkand — a one-day trip to Tajikistan with visits to ancient Penjikent, the Sarazm archaeological site, the Penjikent Museum and the picturesque Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains. – Prices are based on current rates and conditions.

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A clear overview of the experience

Excursion to Penjikent and the Seven Lakes from Samarkand — a one-day trip to Tajikistan with visits to ancient Penjikent, the Sarazm archaeological site, the Penjikent Museum and the picturesque Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains.

ONE-DAY EXCURSION TO PENJIKENT AND THE SEVEN LAKESThis excursion is operated from Samarkand

1 person 350$
2 people 255$
15+1 people 150$
20+1 people 115$
45$
The program includes The program does NOT include
  • Meals — 1 lunch
  • Comfortable transport
  • Entrance tickets to monuments
  • Russian-speaking guide for the excursion
  • Photo/video shooting fees at historical sites
  • Personal expenses

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • Prices are based on current rates and conditions. Any changes in rates, introduction of new taxes or fees, and currency fluctuations may affect the price.
  • Availability is confirmed at the time of final booking.
  • Meals along the route are provided at local restaurants.
  • Please check the required documentation for travel to Tajikistan. The traveler is responsible for having all documents and valid passports. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
  • The company is not responsible for weather conditions during the route.
  • In case of lost or delayed luggage, it is necessary to contact the airport independently to collect it. Delivery of delayed luggage is not included in the tour price.

VISA INFORMATION:

  • Visa-free regime — for CIS countries and the United Kingdom for 30 days.
  • For other countries, it is necessary to check the information and apply for an electronic visa: www.evisa.tj, following the indicated steps.
  • The electronic visa is issued within 5 working days.
  • The cost of the electronic visa is approximately 30–50 USD depending on the type of visa.
  • To enter with an electronic visa, it is necessary to arrive at one of Tajikistan’s international airports or cross the border through designated checkpoints.

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

  • Cancellation 30 days before arrival — no penalty.
  • Cancellation 29–15 days before arrival — 30% penalty.
  • Cancellation 14–7 days before arrival — 70% penalty.
  • Cancellation less than 48 hours before arrival — 100% penalty.

Program

Day-by-day itinerary

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the Uzbek-Tajik border Jarteppa, distance about 30 km, 45 minutes. Border crossing. Without guide. Meeting with the Tajik guide and driver at the Jarteppa border, transfer to the city of Penjikent.

First, you will head to the mountains, to the Seven Lakes area — seven picturesque lakes whose colors vary from ultramarine to green. Altitude — 2200 m, distance — 40 km, duration — about 1.5 hours. You will have a photo session by the lakes and enjoy the scenery. Return to the city.

Lunch at a restaurant on the bank of the Zeravshan River.

After lunch, you will visit the most famous archaeological site in Central Asia — the Sarazm settlement, which is more than 5500 years old. Then you will visit the Republican Historical Museum of Penjikent, where you will learn about the history and culture of the ancient inhabitants of the region.

After that, you will go on an excursion to the excavations of Ancient Penjikent, also known as the “Pompeii of Central Asia”.

Return to the border. Meeting at the border and transfer to the city of Samarkand, about 1 hour. Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.

What happens next

How we work — step by step

Our planning is hands-on, not automated. Here’s what to expect once you send your enquiry through.

  1. Send your enquiry

    Form, email or WhatsApp — whichever feels easier. Free and no obligation.

  2. Get a reply within 24 hours

    Often the same day. A real human — no bots, no call centre — with a few questions if we have any.

  3. Receive a tailored proposal

    Route, accommodations, activities — with transparent, itemised pricing. No hidden mark-ups.

  4. Refine it together

    Adjust the pace, swap hotels, change dates — whatever needs to fit. As many rounds as you like.

  5. Confirm and travel

    We hold your reservations and stay on call throughout the trip — from arrival to the flight home.

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Frequently asked questions

Why book with AroundCA instead of arranging it myself online?

Because a booking site gives you rooms; we give you a trip that actually works. We know which neighbourhood to stay in, which “great” hotel disappoints, how to sequence a route so you’re not backtracking, and who to call when a flight is cancelled at 11pm. You get a real person who lives in the region — not 40 open browser tabs and a gut feeling.

How much does your planning service cost?

Nothing. Our planning, proposals and revisions are free — we’re paid by the hotels and suppliers we book, at the same rates you’d pay them directly. Expert planning at no extra cost to you.

Is it more expensive than booking direct?

No. We pass through the rates our partners give us, and every proposal is itemised so you see exactly what you pay for. No hidden mark-ups, no fees buried at checkout.

Are you a licensed and insured company?

Yes — fully. We’re a licensed Uzbek tour operator (licence № 853484, registry L-41802557), issued by the Committee for Tourism of Tashkent and valid for domestic, inbound and outbound tourism. Our tour-operator civil liability is insured with APEX INSURANCE (policy EAPD № 1016716). Both documents are available on request.

How do I pay, and is it secure?

Everything is official and transparent. You can pay by bank transfer to our Uzbek company account, or through a secure payment link from our website — official internet acquiring protected by end-to-end encryption. If you prefer, you can also pay via our single company QR code. No cash-in-hand, no grey schemes.

Which destinations do you cover?

We operate across Central Asia — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan — plus the Caucasus on request, in combination with a Central Asia route. If you don’t see your destination, ask anyway.

Do you also handle flights, visas and insurance?

Yes. We cover all air tickets, visas and travel insurance within our region — your whole trip arranged in one place.

What kind of trips do you plan?

All of them, as long as they’re tailored — honeymoons and romantic getaways, family holidays, luxury and premium escapes, and organised groups, incentives and corporate/MICE programmes.

Can I change the proposal after I receive it?

Yes — that’s the point. Adjust the pace, swap hotels, move dates, tweak the budget. We refine it together over as many rounds as you need, then you confirm.

What’s your cancellation and refund policy?

It depends on your specific booking. Cancellation terms usually follow the hotels’ penalty rules, and air tickets follow the official airlines’ fare conditions. We always show you the exact terms for your trip before you confirm — no surprises.

How do we stay in touch during the trip?

You have us on call throughout — by WhatsApp, phone or email. If a reservation slips or plans change on the ground, one message and we sort it.

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