Iskanderkul
🌊 Iskanderkul Lake Day Tour (From Samarkand)
📍 Destination: Iskanderkul, Fann Mountains, Tajikistan
📅 Duration: 1 full day
🚗 Starting Point: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
👥 Group size: Private or small group (up to 8 people)
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🗺️ Itinerary:
05:00 – Early pick-up from your hotel in Samarkand
05:00 – 08:30 – Drive to Jartepa border & cross into Tajikistan
08:30 – 12:00 – Drive to Iskanderkul Lake through scenic mountain roads
12:00 – 13:00 – Explore Iskanderkul Lake (named after Alexander the Great)
13:00 – 14:00 – Visit the Snake Lake and 5-spring spot nearby
14:00 – 15:00 – Short hike to Iskander Waterfall ("Fan Niagara")
15:00 – 16:00 – Lunch at a lakeside guesthouse or picnic (local Tajik cuisine)
16:00 – 19:30 – Return drive to Samarkand via the border
20:00 – Arrival and hotel drop-off in Samarkand
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✅ Included in the Package:
🚐 Round-trip private transport from Samarkand
🛂 Border crossing assistance
🗺️ All entrance fees to Iskanderkul area
🍽️ Traditional lunch at local guesthouse
🧃 Bottled water
🧑🤝🧑 English-speaking escort or local Tajik guide (optional)
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❌ Not Included:
🛂 Tajikistan visa (if required – many countries get visa-free or e-visa)
🏞️ Optional guide service (can be added upon request)
🛍️ Personal expenses and tips