Most bookedSeven Lakes Day Trip from Samarkand with Lunch
The classic version: meet at Gur-e-Amir at 7 AM, bazaar, bread in a village, lunch by Marguzor, back by about 7 PM.
Walking: Short stops; optional walk to the last lake
Eight trips into the Fann Mountains, sorted by where they start and how long they take. Each one has its own page with the route, the walking, the border and what guests say.
One long day: the border, Panjakent and the lakes of Haft Kul, back by evening.
Most bookedThe classic version: meet at Gur-e-Amir at 7 AM, bazaar, bread in a village, lunch by Marguzor, back by about 7 PM.
Walking: Short stops; optional walk to the last lake
All-inclusiveGur-e-Amir at 7 AM, a lakeside picnic, a swim in the last lake, and the Tajik visa fee listed as included.
Walking: Short walks at the lake stops
Hotel pickupHotel pickup, all seven lakes with walks between them, a village home, and an optional stop at the Sarazm ruins.
Walking: Walks between the lakes, as listed
Private optionHotel pickup, a private group option, and the Tajik visa fee covered by an invitation letter. English or Russian.
Walking: Short walks at viewpoints and lakes
Six languagesHotel pickup, a picnic bought on the way, time to swim, and guides in six languages, French and Italian included.
Walking: Optional hikes between the lakes
Iskanderkul and its waterfall, three hours north of the capital.
From DushanbeHotel pickup in Dushanbe, about 3 hours over the mountains, free time at Iskanderkul and a short walk to its waterfall.
Walking: Optional short walk to the waterfall
A night in Panjakent, or a tent below Chimtarga.
Cross-sellTwo days from Samarkand: Voru village and ancient Panjakent, a night in town, then the Seven Lakes with a picnic.
Walking: Village walks; optional hike at the lakes
Real trekkingThe high Fanns on foot: Artuch to the Kulikalon lakes, a tent night, and the 3,700 m Chukurak Pass. Max 10.
Walking: 3 to 4 h day 1, 5 to 6 h day 2, to 3,700 m