Iran · Trekking

2-Day Kalut Desert Trek from Kerman with Shafi-Abad Village

2 Days Round trip from Kalut Shahdad Desert Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through the mind-blowing Kaluts Desert
02 Watch a lovely desert sunset and the amazing night sky
03 See the hypnotizing sunrise over another part of the Kaluts
04 Visit Shafi-Abad village, its old caravansary, and kariz
05 Explore Nebka Park, camel hills, and the salty river

Trek deep into the Kalut Desert to experience one of the best parts of the Iranian deserts, right in the middle of nowhere. These natural sand landforms have been sculpted by wind and other elements over the years, creating a striking desert landscape. Over two days, explore the Kaluts, visit Shafi-Abad village, and enjoy both sunset and sunrise in this remarkable setting.

Take a walk in the mind-blowing Kaluts and watch the lovely sunset and the amazing desert sky at night.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kerman, Shahdad

Languages English, Persian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kalut Desert, Shafi-Abad Village, and Sunset Walk

Meet your local tour guide in Kerman for pick-up and transfer.
Depart for the Kaluts, crossing the wonderful Sirch Mountains at 2,600 m above sea level.
See a 1,000-year-old cypress tree on the way.

Resume the trip towards Shahdad city to see an old water reservoir.
Head to Nebka Park.
Drive to Shafi-Abad village, where you can take a rest.
Have lunch at a traditional guesthouse.
Visit the old caravansary and kariz (qanat, or underground water canals).
Take a walk in the mind-blowing Kaluts and watch the lovely sunset and the amazing desert sky at night. It is ideal for those interested in photography.
Return to the village to stay overnight at a beautiful traditional guesthouse and have dinner.

Day 02

Desert Sunrise and Return to Kerman

Head to another part of the Kaluts to watch the hypnotizing sunrise in the desert.
Visit the spectacular camel hills and the amazing salty river.
Return to the village for breakfast.
Depart for Kerman before noon.

The route