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One-Day Excursion to Penjikent from Samarkand
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About The Tour
A clear overview of the experience
ITINERARY: ONE DAY EXCURSION TO PENJIKENT (from Samarkand)
| PRICE NETTO – (PER PERSON) 2025 | ||
| Accommodation Single (Private Tour) | 1 PAX | 350 USD |
| Accommodation Double/Twin | 2 PAX | 255 USD |
| Accommodation Double/Twin | 15+1 PAX | 150 USD |
| Accommodation Double/Twin | 20+1 PAX | Price on request |
| Single Supplement Individual | +45 USD | |
HOTELS:
| CITY: | TOURIST CLASS HOTELS: |
| SAMARKAND | Orient Star / Astoria Plaza or Similar |
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in DBL/TWN hotel in Samarkand with tourist tax
- Food: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Air-conditioned transportation services
- Tickets for museums, monuments and historical sites
- English-speaking guide for all excursions
PROGRAM DOESN’T INCLUDE:
- The procedure and cost of issuing the visa
- 1 dinner in Samarkand (+20 USD p/p)
- Airfare for international destinations
- Early check in/Late check out not indicated as included
- The fee for taking photos or videos (at historical sites)
- The tourist’s personal expenses or any other service not included above in the itinerary
Program
Day-by-day itinerary
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Uzbek-Tajik border, Jarteppa (30 km, 45 minutes). Border crossing (without guide).
Meeting with the Tajik guide and driver at the border of Jartepa, transfer to the city of Penjikent. First, we will head to the mountains, to the area of the Seven Lakes – seven beautiful lakes of colors varying from ultramarine to green (Altitude: 2200 m, Distance: 40 km, Duration: 1.5 hours). We will have a photo session around the lakes and enjoy the scenery. Return to the city.
Lunch at a restaurant by the Zeravshan River.
After lunch, we will visit the most famous archaeological site in Central Asia, the settlement of Sarazm, which is more than 5,500 years old. Then, we will explore the Republican Historical Museum of Panjakent, where we will learn about the history and culture of the ancient inhabitants of the region. Afterwards, we will tour the excavations of Ancient Panjakent, also known as the “Pompeii of Central Asia.”
Return to the border. Meeting at the border and transfer to the city of Samarkand (1 hour). Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the next destination (Tashkent or to the Airport) with the company driver (without guide) to take the return flight. End of our services.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Prices are based on the rates and conditions currently in force. Any change in rates, introduction of new taxes or service charges, currency fluctuations may vary our quotes.
- Places are subject to availability at the time of making the firm reservation.
- If the hotels indicated in the program are not available on the date of reservation, other hotels will be reserved based on availability.
- Food during the route is provided in local restaurants.
- Please inform yourself of the necessary documentation to travel to Tajikistan. It is the traveler’s responsibility to have all the documentation in order, a passport valid for 6 months is required.
- The company is not responsible for weather conditions during the route.
- In case of loss or delay of luggage, you must go to the airport to retrieve it. The recovery of diverted luggage is not included in the price of the tour.
VISA INFORMATION:
- VISA FREE – for USA and UK citizens (up to 30 Days).
- For other nationalities, please check e-Visa online: www.evisa.tj. The e-Visa is usually issued within 5 business days and costs approximately 30-50 USD depending on the citizenship.
CANCELLATION FEES:
- Cancellations up to 30 days before arrival: 0% penalty
- Cancellations between 29 and 15 days before arrival: 30% penalty
- Cancellations between 14 and 2 days before arrival: 70% penalty
- Cancellations within 48 hours before arrival: 100% penalty
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.
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Send your enquiry
Form, email or WhatsApp — whichever feels easier. Free and no obligation.
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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.
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Receive a tailored proposal
Route, accommodations, activities — with transparent, itemised pricing. No hidden mark-ups.
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Refine it together
Adjust the pace, swap hotels, change dates — whatever needs to fit. As many rounds as you like.
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Confirm and travel
We hold your reservations and stay on call throughout the trip — from arrival to the flight home.
Request This Tour
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Share your dates, group size, and any preferences. We will reply with availability, adjustments, and the next steps for booking.
Good to know
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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