Extensions & Add-ons
Penjikent & Seven Lakes Extension — 1 Day
$ 350
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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About The Tour
A clear overview of the experience
Route extension · 1 day
Penjikent & Seven Lakes Day Trip
A one-day crossing into Tajikistan from Samarkand — ancient Penjikent, Sarazm and the Seven Lakes of the Fann Mountains.
from $115 per person (larger groups)
From Samarkand into Tajikistan
Russian-speaking guide
Highlights
What’s inside
- Ancient Penjikent — a Sogdian city of the 5th–8th century
- Sarazm — a UNESCO archaeological site, a 5,500-year-old settlement
- The Rudaki Museum in Penjikent
- The Seven Lakes (Haft Kul) in the Fann Mountains
Programme
Day by day
Day 1 · Samarkand — Penjikent — Seven Lakes — Samarkand
Cross the border to Tajikistan, visit ancient Penjikent, Sarazm and the Rudaki Museum, then drive up to the Seven Lakes for the mountain scenery, and return to Samarkand in the evening.
Price
Price per person (by group size)
| 1 person | $350 |
| 2 people | $255 per person |
| 15 + 1 people | $150 per person |
| 20 + 1 people | $115 per person |
| Child | $45 |
A trip into Tajikistan: a valid passport (6+ months) and any required documents are the traveller’s responsibility. Prices may change with rates, new taxes or currency moves.
- Comfortable transport
- One lunch
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- Russian-speaking guide for the excursion
- Photo and video fees at historical sites
- Personal expenses
- Anything not listed above
Booking
How to book
- Send a request via the form on this page, by email hello@aroundca.com or on WhatsApp. Reply within 24 hours.
- This is an add-on to a longer route — we help you fit it into your itinerary.
A day across the border — Sogdian ruins and the lakes of the Fann Mountains.
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
Send us your travel request
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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