Day 01
Arrival in Tehran and Flight to Kerman
Transfer from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Mehrabad Airport.
Meet your tour representative at the airport and head to the hotel.
Iran · Desert Adventure
15-Day Lut Desert Adventure from Tehran with Camping and Trekking
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 See the historic Jabaliyeh Dome in Kerman
- 02 Explore Fath Abad Garden, Dates Garden, and Shahzadeh Garden
- 03 Enjoy trekking in the Yalan Desert and Hamada Desert
- 04 Sightsee Kishit Waterfall and Rayen Waterfall
- 05 Visit the Bam Citadel and Rayen Citadel
- 06 Pass through Snake Tongue Canyon and Kishit Canyon
- 07 Experience camping in the golden sandy Lut Desert
- 08 Stroll through the old villages of Kishit and Sirch
Sign up for this adventurous tour to travel deep into the heart of the Lut Desert, drive over the sand dunes, trek across the sandy hills, and camp overnight in Snake Tongue Canyon for a magical experience. Along the way, drive through forests, gardens, castles, waterfalls, and citadels as you explore the ancient villages of Sirch, Shafiabad, and Kishit in Iran.
Sign up for this adventurous tour to travel deep into the heart of the Lut Desert, drive over the sand dunes, trek across the sandy hills, and camp overnight in Snake Tongue Canyon for a magical experience.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
15 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Included · Budget
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Kerman, Tehran, Dasht e Lut, Mahan, Shahdad
Languages
English, French, German
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Kerman City Tour and Fath Abad Garden
Go to the bazaar and see the fireplace and Jabaliyeh Dome.
Have lunch in a traditional restaurant and transfer to the hotel.
In the evening, enjoy a great visit to Fath Abad Garden.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03
Sirch Village to Shahdad Village
Early in the morning after breakfast, drive toward Sirch to visit the qanat and the windmill.
After lunch in a local house in Shahdad village, visit the ancient hills and camp next to Rudkhane village.
Day 04
Shafiabad Village, Nebka Forests, and Kalouts
Drive toward Nehbandan.
Visit the Nebka forests on the way and sightsee the qanat, the castle of Shafiabad, and date gardens.
Have lunch in a local house in the village and head to Dolphin Hill.
Camp in Gandom Beryan next to Rude Shur.
Day 05
Gandom Beryan to the Long Sand Passage
Start the day from Gandom Beryan toward Hoze Soltan and enter the long sand passage.
Eat lunch at the entrance of the long sand passage.
Pass through the long sand passage.
Overnight in the Mahan camps.
Day 06
Rayen Citadel, Waterfall, and Mahan
Drive toward Rayen to visit Rayen Citadel and the waterfall.
Continue to Mahan to see Shahzadeh Garden.
Enjoy lunch and the sights of Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine.
Head back to Kerman.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07
Free Day in Kerman
Enjoy a free day.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08
Bam Citadel and Camp at Abe Yalan
Drive toward Bam.
Sightsee the Bam Citadel and have lunch in Bam.
Continue to Abe Yalan, trek down Shamshiri Hills, and camp in Abe Yalan.
Day 09
Bolande Nadideh and the Great Rig
Go toward Bolande Nadideh.
Have lunch in Bolande Nadideh and trek the 50 to 100 m blades.
Camp in the Great Rig.
Day 10
Northern Great Rig Trek
Trek through the Great Rig to the north and continue toward the 200 m blades.
Camp next to the 200 m blades.
Day 11
Great Rig Exit and Hamada Desert
Exit the Great Rig and continue to Malek Mohammad pit.
Have lunch in Malek Mohammad pit.
Trek in the Hamada Desert and camp in Snake Tongue Canyon.
Day 12
Stars Hill and Southwest Kalouts
Drive toward Stars Hill, next to the Kalouts, and camp in the southwest of the Kalouts.
Day 13
Kalouts to Kishit Village and Kerman
Drive next to the Kalouts toward Kishit village.
Have lunch in Kishit Canyon.
Sightsee Kishit Waterfall and the castle, then continue to Kerman.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14
Return from Kerman to Tehran
Transfer from the hotel to Kerman Airport.
Arrive at Mehrabad Airport and drive to the hotel.
Day 15
Departure from Tehran
Reach Imam Khomeini International Airport for your return flight.
Where this trip takes you
Dasht e Lut, Snake Tongue Canyon, Kalouts, Bam Citadel
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Snacks
Water
Desert shower
Mechanical facilities
Camping tents (2 people in each tent)
Accommodation
Airport transfers
English-speaking Iranian desert guide and driver
City tour
Insurance
Visa process
What's Not Included
Sleeping bag
Entrance fees
Domestic flight
Visa cost
Know before you go
Best season for this tour: Autumn, early winter, and early spring.
The tour is available from 07 Oct to 15 Dec on all days of the week.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Imam Khomeini International Airport
Tour start
Tehran Province, Qom، استان تهران Tehran، Road, Iran
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 15 days finish where they began, in Tehran Province.
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