Iran · Hiking

2-Day Babak Castle Hike with Nomad Tent Stay near Kaleybar

2 Days Round trip from Kalibar Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike to Babak Castle at the top of the mountain
02 Stay overnight in a tent with nomads in the heart of the jungle
03 Enjoy organic dinner and local breakfast prepared by the nomads
04 Explore the jungle around the camp and the nearby river

Spend 2 days in the heart of the jungle near Kaleybar, combining a hike to Babak Castle with an overnight stay in a tent with nomads. Meet local people who live with sheep, hens, chickens, and cows, and enjoy organic meals prepared by the women of the nomadic household. From the mountain-top castle, take in amazing views, then relax by the jungle and the nearby river for an experience you will never forget.

Meet local people who live with sheep, hens, chickens, and cows, and enjoy organic meals prepared by the women of the nomadic household.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tabriz, Kaleybar

Languages Azerbaijani, English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Babak Castle Hike and Nomad Tent Stay

Depart early in the morning towards Kaleybar and drive directly to the castle, which takes about 3 hours.
Hike to the top of the mountain to reach Babak Castle, which takes about 2 hours.
Drive about 30 minutes through the jungle to the nomads, and explore the surrounding jungle and the nearby river.
Have an organic dinner made by the women of the nomadic household.
Stay overnight in a tent with the nomads.