Iran · Desert Adventure

6-Hour Shahdad Desert Tour from Kerman with Kalouts and Sunset

6 Hours Round trip from Kerman Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the towering nabhkas of Shahdad, desert ecosystems that can reach 12 metres
02 Walk among the dramatic Kalouts shaped over millennia by water and wind erosion
03 Enjoy a scenic desert drive from Kerman to Shahdad
04 Watch a beautiful sunset over the Shahdad desert

Head out from Kerman on a scenic drive into the enchanting desert to discover Shahdad's remarkable natural formations. See the towering nabhkas, dune-shaped ecosystems formed around vegetation that can reach heights of 12 metres, and explore the striking Kalouts, sculpted over millennia by water and wind erosion. Complete the experience with a beautiful desert sunset before returning to Kerman.

See the towering nabhkas, dune-shaped ecosystems formed around vegetation that can reach heights of 12 metres, and explore the striking Kalouts, sculpted over millennia by water and wind erosion.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kerman, Shahdad

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Shahdad Nabhkas, Kalouts and Desert Sunset

Head out at 2 pm to see the nabhkas spread across the desert, which are ecosystems created by the dunes that form around vegetation, with your Kerman tour guide. These structures can reach heights of 12 metres.
Reach the Kalouts by road and go for a walk through the desert to take in the beauty of these unique structures, created over the millennia by water and wind erosion.
End the day by watching a beautiful sunset in the desert and return to Kerman by 8 pm.