2-Day Sar Agha Seyyed Village Tour with Bakhtiary Nomad Experience

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Bakhtiary Nomad lifestyle in Kuhrang
• 02 Drive through the rugged peaks and valleys of the Zagros
• 03 Immerse yourself in the warm hospitality of Sar Agha Seyyed village
• 04 Witness the breathtaking sunset over the village and Zagros mountains

Immerse yourself in a scenic journey from Isfahan to Chelgerd via Kuhrang, the vibrant hub of the Bakhtiary Nomads. Enjoy a summertime lunch before switching to a local 4WD for an adventurous ride through majestic mountain peaks and the historic migration route. Ascend to 3200 meters as you move between the cold and warm landscapes of the Zagros. Explore Sar Agha Seyyed village, meet local people, and enjoy a picturesque hike capped by captivating sunset views over the village.

Do not miss the sunset over the village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Isfahan, Chelgard

Languages English, Persian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bakhtiary Nomads, Kuhrang and Sar Agha Seyyed

• Meet your tour guide and travel from Isfahan to Chelgerd at 10:30 am. The drive takes about 2.5-3 hours.
• Arrive in Kuhrang, the capital of the Bakhtiary Nomads, and have lunch in the summertime.
• Change vehicles from a sedan to an old local 4WD car.
• Drive to Sar Agha Seyyed village. On the way, visit nomads, mountain peaks, and the main migration route.
• Ascend to 3200 meters, moving from the cold to the warm part of the Zagros.
• After meeting some local people and greeting them in the village, go for a short hike to visit the village.
• Do not miss the sunset over the village.

2

Day 02

Morning in Sar Agha Seyyed and Return to Isfahan

• In the morning, enjoy free time to explore the village, go for a hike, or simply relax.
• Breakfast is fried eggs with local vegetables.
• Then travel to the city of Chelgerd. On the way, if you wish, you can visit Iran's biggest natural fountain source.
• After that, return to the sedan car and travel back to Isfahan for about 2.5-3 hours.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Travel permission
• English-speaking Iranian eco-tour guide
• Transportation (hotel to hotel) by car (sedan/van)
• Local 4WD transportation (memorial old car)
• A big bottle of mineral water per person per day
• Clean bed sheets and pillow covers
• 1-night stay in a rural house with a great view of the village
• 1 local breakfast
• 1 local dinner

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Insurance
• Private photography (on request)
• All meals outside the package (2 lunches)
• Extra services/requests

What to bring

The best season to visit is from mid-May to early October, so it is usually hot, especially at noon. It is better to wear long-sleeved shirts and pants. Bring the following items on your checklist:

• Wind stopper
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Sandals / comfortable shoes for hiking
• Cap
• Sun glasses
• Sun cream
• Shower towel (you can take a shower)
• Additional clothes (underwear is recommended)
• Any necessary medicines (personal)
• Any personal items you want or need
• Phone charger / power bank

Know before you go

• The hiking is around the village so you can visit it from the front side.
• Hiking to the salt ponds is difficult for kids and elders and is not recommended. It involves hiking horizontally on a steep mountain slope along a super narrow path.
• Do not pay locals at all, especially kids.
• Wearing shorts is not possible at all. Also, for ladies, we highly recommend taking care of their Hijab to respect local beliefs.
• A rural house includes a shared room for all guests and the guide. There is no air conditioning.
• Sara Agha Seyed village is one of the rural nomadic tourism attractions in Iran. Its construction uses stair and hallway architecture because the village is located on the steep slopes of the mountains. The people of the village are all Bakhtiari nomads who have settled there for centuries. This village is located between the Zardkuh mountains in the Zagros mountain range. To reach the village of Sir Agha Seyed, you have to travel the mountainous road by a four-wheel-drive (4WD) car.
• The tour of Sar Agha Seyed village starts from Isfahan. According to the time, duration, and the services that travellers want, the schedule varies, and the price is also different. The tour of Sar Agha Seyed village is one of the unique experiences of travelling to Iran. On this tour, you can see the nomadic lifestyle, local foods, the special nature of central Zagros, and gain many nomadic life experiences.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran

Tour start

Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.