Iran · Archaeology

4-Day Western Iran Tour with Taq-e-Bostan and Hashilan Wetlands

4 Days Round trip from Taq-e Bostan Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the famous Hashilan wetlands and their varied plant life
02 Check out the rock arts of Taq-e-Bostan from the Sassanid era
03 Enjoy scenic views near the Bisotun mountains
04 Visit natural attractions such as Quri Qala Cave in Paveh
05 Enjoy kababs in the beautiful village of Palangan

Embark on this 4-day tour of western Iran, exploring the rock reliefs of Taq-e-Bostan, the scenic surroundings of Bisotun, and the rich plant and birdlife of the Hashilan wetlands. Camp briefly by the wetlands, enjoy kababs for lunch, and continue to the beautiful village of Palangan, known for its distinctive stepped houses. The journey also takes you to Paveh to visit natural attractions such as Quri Qala Cave, while offering authentic local food and memorable landscapes throughout.

Embark on this 4-day tour of western Iran, exploring the rock reliefs of Taq-e-Bostan, the scenic surroundings of Bisotun, and the rich plant and birdlife of the Hashilan wetlands.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kermanshah

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Taq-e-Bostan Rock Reliefs and Bisotun

Begin your day exploring Iran's Kermanshah province with your Iranian tour guide. Your first stop is Taq-e-Bostan, where you can see numerous rocky reliefs carved during the era of the Sassanid Empire of Persia and admire the varied forms of rock art found here.
Then visit Bisotun, another city in Kermanshah province. Situated near the Bisotun mountains, it offers beautiful scenic views.

Day 02

Nature and Camping at Hashilan Wetlands

The day begins with the natural attractions of the Hashilan wetlands, located 35 km northwest of Kermanshah. Enjoy the varied plant life growing in the wetlands, including hydrophytes and halophytes.
Camp here for a short while and enjoy delicious kababs for lunch. Sit back, relax, and look out for different animals and birds in the area.

Day 03

Palangan Village and Local Lunch

On your last day, travel to Palangan, a village in the Zhavehrud district of Kamyaran County in Kordestan Province. This beautiful little village is known for its unique houses, where the roofs of most homes serve as the courtyard of the house above.
Enjoy a delicious lunch of fish or kababs.
Return to your hotel by evening.

Day 04

Paveh and Quri Qala Cave

Today, transfer from your hotel in Kermanshah to Paveh, one of the small cities of Kermanshah province, to visit natural attractions such as Quri Qala Cave.
Return to Kermanshah at night.