Iran · Desert Adventure

7-Hour Varzaneh Desert Tour from Isfahan with Sunset and Stargazing

7 Hours Round trip from Isfahan Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the majestic sand dunes of Varzaneh Desert
02 Walk to the top of a dune for spectacular sunset views
03 Stop at a Zoroastrian temple beside a lovely water spring
04 Spend the evening gazing at the stars and the Milky Way

Sign up for an incredible excursion to Varzaneh Desert and explore its majestic sand dunes. Walk to the top of a dune and witness spectacular sunset hues. Along the way, stop at a Zoroastrian temple near an iconic water spring. End the evening gazing at the stars and the brilliant Milky Way.

End the evening gazing at the stars and the brilliant Milky Way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Isfahan, Varzaneh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Varzaneh Desert Sunset and Stargazing Tour

Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up in front of your hotel in the afternoon after lunch to start the program.
Drive first to the Zoroastrian temple, about 1.5 hours from Isfahan. You can have a nap in the car along the way.
See a lovely water spring and a Zoroastrian water temple. Learn more about Zoroastrians and the local people.
Next, head to the sand dunes and stop in front of the highest one. Walk on the sand and reach the top to explore the desert and enjoy the sunset there.
After watching the sunset, return for a herbal tea snack. Relax around a fire until it gets completely dark.
Enjoy gazing at the stars and the Milky Way.
Finally, return to Isfahan in about 3 hours.

Tour ends.