
30 Apr IRAN – COMBINE EXPLORATION WITH SOME GREAT ACTIVITIES
IRAN – A 14 Day / 13 Night activity based exploration of IRAN’s outstanding nature and historical sites
Brief description of itinerary:
Arrive to Tehran and transfer to hotel.
The next day we travel to Borujerd and go biking in the beautiful Goldasht area. After that we visit Falak-ol-Aflak’s historical Castel and go hiking in wonderful Zagros Forest. Lorestan is the land of waterfalls, so next we will visit the marvellous Nozhian waterfall, the highest one in Lorestan. Then we will camp and go trekking near Gahar Lake, jewel of Zagros. After that we have a great trek in the Oshtoran Kooh Mountains. We continue our journey by visiting Sheykh Ali Khan Village and its special people and cultures. Now it’s time to visit the pearl of Persia, Isfahan and it’s several UNESCO world heritage sites. After we visit these historic sites we will go to Darab, en-route visiting Pasargae (a UNESCO heritage site) and great Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Now we reach the most excited part of out trip, canyoning in Tange Raghaz. After that we overnight in our local house and be rested and ready to visit Shiraz and it’s wonderful UNESCO heritage sites.
Tour Highlights:
- Biking in the dazzling Gohardasht area
- Falak-ol-Aflak historical Castel
- Trekking in beautiful Zagros Mountains with its special nature
- Camp near Gahar lake and trekking in the Oshtoran Kooh Mountains
- Amazing Chama Ice Cave
- Biking around Choghakhor Lake
- The pearl of Persia, Isfahan and its UNESCO world heritage sites
- Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire
- Pasargae, UNESCO world heritage site
- Canyoning in the wonderful Tange Raghaz Valley
- Famous Shiraz and its Eye-catching sites
The Tour begins at Tehran and ends in Shiraz
Hotel Type: Hotel 8 nights, Camp 2 nights, Local House 3 nights
Transport: Depend on group size
Sedan car 1 to 2 passengers, Minivan 3 to 5, Van 6 to 9, Bus +10
Tour Route: Tehran- Lorestan- Isfahan- Shiraz
Difficulty Level:
Hard
Equipment Provided:
Advance camping equipment, Bike, Canyoning equipment.
Equipment to bring:
Sleeping bag, alabaster of sleeping bag, Trekking shoes, Head light, Trekking Poles, trekking poncho, sun hat and sunglasses, Personal medicine.
Special Note:
This tour requires a good physical condition for Biking, Trekking and Canyoning
Day 1
Arrival into Tehran
Meet & Greet at the airport and transfer to an hotel then time at leisure.
Overnight: Grand Hotel 4*, Ferdowsi Hotel 4* or similar
Day 2
Tehran to Borujerd
Biking in Goldasht area
Overnight: Zagros Hotel 4* or similar
Day 3
Borujerd to Khorram Abad
- Hiking around Choqa Hill
- Visit Falak-ol-Aflak Historical Castel
- Visit Grit Waterfall and trekking in the Zagros forest”
Overnight: Rangin kaman Hotel 3* or similar
Falak-ol-Aflak Castel
Day 4
Khorram Abad to Doroud
- Visit Vark Waterfall and biking
- Visit Nozhian Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Lorestan”
Overnight: Iran Zamin Hotel 3* or similar
Nozhian Waterfall
Day 5
Zagros Mountains
- Trekking to Gahar Lake, jewel of Zagros
Overnight: Camp near Gahar Lake
Gahar Lake
Day 6
Zagros Mountains
- Trekking in Oshtoran Kouh Mount hillsides
Overnight: Camp near Gahar Lake
Oshtoran Kouh
Day 7
Zagros Mountains to Doroud
- Hiking to Khiyeh Spring via Niga Valley and Walnut Valley
Overnight: Iran Zamin Hotel 3* or similar
Niga Valley
Day 8
Doroud to Chelgerd
- Visit Sheykh Ali Khan Village
- Visit Chama Ice Cave
- Kouhrang Waterfall and Kouhrang Tunnel
Overnight Local house
Chama Ice Cave
Day 9
Chelgerd to Isfahan
- Biking around Choghakhor Lake
- Strolling around Zayanderoud
Visit Si-o-se-pol and Khaju bridges
Overnight: Sheikh Bahaei Hotel 3* or similar
Si-o-se-pol
Day 10
Isfahan
Isfahan city tour includes:
- Naghsh-e jahan square, one of the largest city square in world
- Aliqapu palace and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
- Persian Nougat workshop
- Chehel Sotoun Palace
- Vank Cathedral
- Overnight: Sheikh Bahaei Hotel 3* or similar
Naghsh-e Jahan Square
Day 11
Isfahan to Darab
- Visit Pasargadae, UNESCO world heritage site
- Visit Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire
Overnight: Local house
Persepolis
Day 12
Darab
- Trekking in Tange raghaz
- Canyoning and descending in Tange Raghaz
Overnight: Local house
Tange Raghaz
Day 13
Darab to Shiraz
Shiraz city tour includes: Karim Khan Citadel, Vakil Complex include Mosque, Bazaar and Bath, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque and Narenjestan Garten
Overnight: Niayesh Boutique Hotel or similar
Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque
Day 14
Time to say farewell. Transfer from your hotel to the airport.
No Comments