Iran · Tribal Experiences

16-Hour Nomad Experience from Shiraz with Pink Lake and Tent Stay

16 Hours Round trip from Shiraz Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Meet a real nomadic family and glimpse their traditional way of life
02 Hear folklore and stories of old ceremonies from the nomads
03 Stop at Maharloo Lake, famously known as the "Pink Lake"
04 Enjoy stargazing and an overnight stay in a special black tent

Experience the last generation of nomads as you spend time with a local family, share bread with them, and hear tales of their history, culture, and old ceremonies. This tour also includes a stop at Maharloo Lake, famously known as the "Pink Lake," and, if time permits, a visit to the old Sasani Palace. After a local dinner, enjoy stargazing and an overnight stay in a special black tent. The next morning, have an organic breakfast and witness the nomadic routine of feeding cattle, milking goats, and making butter and yoghurt.

After a local dinner, step outside to stargaze and sleep overnight in a special black tent.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Shiraz

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Shiraz, Maharloo Lake, and an Overnight Nomad Experience

Meet your Shiraz tour guide in the afternoon and begin the tour.
Stop at Maharloo Lake, famously known as the "Pink Lake," for some time and then proceed to the nomad area.
Visit the Sasani Palace, an old historic site, if time permits.
Meet a real nomadic family, get a glimpse of their lifestyle, and listen to folklore and stories of old ceremonies.
After a local dinner, step outside to stargaze and sleep overnight in a special black tent.
Begin your day early with an organic breakfast and witness a nomad's early morning routine of feeding their cattle, milking their goats, and making butter and yoghurt.
Leave for Shiraz at the end of the tour.