Iran · Desert Adventure

2-Day Kerman, Mahan and Shahdad Tour with Lut Desert Kalouts

2 Days Round trip from Kerman Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine in Mahan
02 Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Shahzadeh Garden
03 Witness the giant Kalouts of the Lut Desert at sunset
04 Explore the underground Qanats of Shafi Abad
05 Admire Keshit Castle and the marvellous Keshit Waterfall

Discover the ancient architecture of cities set amid the Lut Desert on this 2-day journey through Kerman, Mahan, Shahdad, Dolat-Abad, Shafi Abad, and Keshit. Visit the Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine and the UNESCO-listed Shahzadeh Garden, then head into the vast desert to witness the massive Kalouts and an amazing desert sunset. Explore the ruins of ancient castles and the old irrigation systems of Shafi Abad, and admire the marvellous sight of the Keshit Waterfall.

Explore the desert and stay there to witness an amazing desert sunset.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kerman, Mahan, Shahdad

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mahan Shrine, Shahzadeh Garden and Shahdad Desert

Depart from Kerman with your Iranian tour guide for the city of Mahan at 8 am.
Visit the Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine and pay respects to the Iranian mystic and poet at his mausoleum until 10 am.
From here, take a stroll through Shahzadeh Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a prime example of a Persian garden. Its entrance is decorated with water fountains that work due to the natural incline of the land.
Head for the city of Shahdad at 12 pm and have lunch upon arrival.
Set out to witness the giant Kalouts at 3 pm. Explore the desert and stay there to witness an amazing desert sunset.
Around 8 pm, have dinner at a lodge in Dolat-Abad village.

Overnight stay.

Day 02

Desert Sunrise, Shafi Abad and Keshit Village

Start your day by witnessing the magical sight of a sunrise in the desert.
After breakfast, head to Shafi Abad Village at 8 am to visit the ruins of Shafi Abad Castle and Caravansary.
Marvel at the ancient architecture of the underground tunnels and irrigation systems at the Qanats of Shafi Abad.
Depart for Keshit village to explore Keshit Castle and Waterfall.
At 3 pm, have lunch in the village and depart for Kerman around 5 pm.