Trekking in Kurdistan will be a magnificent experience for all nature lovers. We will overview one of the most exciting programs in the beautiful Kurdistan region, which has been operated several times for different passengers. So, it would be quite reliable if you are traveling independently as well.
Day 01: Arrival
Arriving at Imam Khomeini airport, in Tehran, you will be transferred to the hotel after a short greeting.
Day 02: Tehran
In the morning, we will start our city tour in Tehran including the Archeological Museum, Jewelry Museum (Saturday to Tuesday), Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage sites), and in the evening we will visit Tabiaat Bridge to have dinner, then we will go back to the hotel and rest.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Day 03: Tehran to Isfahan. Stop at Kashan.
After breakfast, we will drive toward Isfahan.
During the journey, we will stop at magnificent Kashan to visit one of the Iran UNESCO heritage sites called Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden). Then we visit one of the architectural masterpieces, which was a merchant house 200 years ago. After lunch, the trip continues to Isfahan. Arriving in the evening, we will check in at the hotel. The famous 400-year-old bridge of Isfahan will welcome you while you are walking on it and sit in lovely cafes for a break. Overnight in a hotel.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Total driving distance: 462 km
Day 04: To Shahre Kurd
On the fourth day of our trip, we continue our exploration in Isfahan and visit the UNESCO world heritage sites in Naghsh-e Jahan square. Imam and Sheikh Lotfollah mosques and Ali Qapu Palace in this square are the most famous sites to visit. Then we will visit Bazaar and have some time for shopping, and then we will drive toward Share Kurd, arrive, and check-in hotel. The evening will be a great time for leisure.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Total driving distance: 103 km
Day 05: Vastegan to Durak
In the morning visit the old house of the former governor of Shahr-e Kurd and then drive to Pashandegan, drive through the mountainous road of Durak, slight hiking toward a waterfall (1h trekking in normal slope) and then we will come back to the road and continue our way toward Vastegan. We will camp there the night.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Total driving distance: 158 km
Day 06: Cheshme Ab-e Sard to Tang-e Zendan
On the second day of the trekking, the group will have a spectacular view from Tang-e Zendan, one of the most beautiful mountain viewpoints, which offers a view of more than 40 kilometers above impressive cragged scenery with gorges. Start hiking through Sabz kooh toward Tang-e Zendan (2800m). En route, we will meet nomads and have a break at their amazing campsite. Trekking will take about 6 hours in Tang-e Zendan area. An then we will camp in the Cheshme Ab-e Sard area. O/N in Camp.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Ascend:1500 meter
Day 07: Cheshme Ab-e Sard to Biraghan
On this day of the tour, after a very fresh breakfast, the group will trek in the middle of nomad country. Trek about 5 hours toward Biraghan village. During this trek, we have enough stops for lunch and rest. Arrive in Biraghan. O/N in camp.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Ascend: 1500 meter
Day 08: To Sar Agha Seyed
After breakfast, we will start our hiking toward Sar Agha Seyed village; the scenic route to the village gives you a lot of photo opportunities so do not forget to pick it. Continue hiking to the main road which will take about 5 hours time then drive toward the village. O/N in a local house.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Ascend: 1800 meter
Faschinating Kurdistan, Iran
Day 09: Bi Abeh
After a local breakfast provided by our host, we will start hiking toward Bi Abeh village through Zagrous valley (about 12 km), meet nomads on the way, and arrive at Lira village. have local lunch, short break beside nomad people then continue toward Bi Abeh village and camp there. O/N in camp.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Ascend: N/A.
Day 10: Bi Abeh to Saleh Kotah
After breakfast, we start hiking toward Saleh Kotah village through the valley. When we will arrive at Saleh Kotah village, we will jump on the local car and drive to Sar Agha Seyed village. O/N in a local house.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Ascend: 600 meters
Day 11: Return to Tehran
Today we drive toward Chehelgerd, visit Yakhma Ice cave and Sheikh Ali Khan waterfall, then we will continue toward Choghakhur international wetland, a photo stop there and continue toward Isfahan, have dinner at Jolfa district and hang out with Iranians in cafés. Then we will transfer to the airport and fly back to Tehran.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Total driving distance: 192 km
Day 12: cooking class and departure
On the 12th day of the tour, we will have a cooking class. Before starting to cook, we will go to Tajrish square and visit the area and buy the ingredients for cooking then the class will be started. Have lunch we will pay a visit to the Niyavaran palace, the last residence of Iran’s King before the revolution in 1979. For the farewell, dinner will go to Darband. Back to the hotel for the last night’s rest.
Meal plan: B, L, D
Day 13: Departure
Depends on your flight time, you will be transferred to Imam Khomeini airport for departure flight.
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