Southern Seascape

Fly to Abadan with the first flight in the morning. We go for a stroll in the city and its ancient bazaar where we try a traditional spicy snack; ‘Falafel’ which is the famous dish of Abadan. The rest of the day we are free to explore Sarakhie village which is called ‘Venice of Iran’ and enjoy the captivating charm of the village.

On the morning of the second day, we move to 15500-year-old Genaveh port where we can truly appreciate the tall palm trees, old bazaar, castles, boat riding, and its amazing wildlife. After that, we have the chance of staying with the Qashqai Nomads for the night. Living a nomadic life would be quite adventurous as well.

After our hearty breakfast with the nomads, we will drive to Bushehr. Walking around the old city of Bushehr, having a drink in Haj Raees café, and witnessing the traditional music and night culture of this seaside town is an incredibly heartwarming experience.

This morning we head to awe-inspiring Jashak Salt Dome where you can enjoy one of the most alien and beautiful sceneries ever. On our way, we would stop by the Kalouts close to the seashore to have a memorable hiking experience in the breathtaking valleys. Then we’ll reach Siraf port which is one of the oldest ports of Iran.

Today, we move to Asalouye, one of the beautiful cities of Bushehr, where gas & oil are produced. We’ll visit Kalat spring, and then we’ll camp in the most beautiful village of Asalouye; Banood seashore. We will have a relaxing day by the Persian Gulf.

Today, we will be lucky to wake up in the morning to the loud sounds of waves crashing on the shore. After making breakfast and devouring it, we will say goodbye to our tranquil retreat to continue farther along the picturesque coastline. If we can get permission, we’ll visit Lavan, Hendurabi and Shidvar islands of the Persian Gulf and camp in Kong Port.

We will fo farther to the east by getting on a ferry to reach Qeshm Island; the biggest island in Iran, where we will visit the Mangrove forests or Hara forests. For the night, we’ll be in the historic village of Loft enjoying the sunset over Loft beach while we are sitting among the old local boats. The remainder of the day, we are free to talk to the locals or wander around the beach. Days at the beach are the perfect opportunities to relax.

Chahkooh Canyon is our first destination. It is well-known for its ancient wells and the cavities in every shape and form adorning its walls. Then, we’ll go to Namakdan Salt Cave to see one of the longest salt caves in the world. In the afternoon, we’ll go to Hengam Island by boat. For the night, we’ll camp in one of the most beautiful seashores of Qeshm: Khamasi seashore. Here on this beautiful isolated island, you may find the chance to witness the presence of Phytoplanktons by the tiny sparkling lights they make when the waves crash on the shore.

Today, after breakfast, we will go back to Qeshm Island to go to a 2-million-year-old Stars valley. This geological phenomenon is the only geopark in the Middle East and it is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. We’ll walk between the walls, and listen to the mysterious mythical sounds of the valley. Then we’ll do a city tour of Qeshm. For the night, we will stay in a hotel. On our way to Qeshm, we’ll visit Naz islands where you can try camel riding.

With the first ferry in the morning, we will go to Hormuz Island which is also called Rainbow Island because of its wide-ranging sand colors; white, red, yellow, brown, green, orange, beige, light turquoise, and gold. This amazing photogenic natural sight is awe-inspiring, especially at sunsets. Here the locals use the soil of the island as a kind of spice. So, we have a chance of trying their special cuisine.

After breakfast, we take a walk in Hormuz village, a visit to an old village like a journey through time. For lunch, we will be in Bandar Abbas. There you can stroll through Iran’s biggest fish market. Then we’ll move to Bandar-e-Jask.

Today, we will go farther east, to go to the most hospitable people of Iran: Baluchi people. We’ll go to Darak seashore where desert & sea meet (the sandhills meet Oman sea). It is also where the sea of Oman reaches the Indian Ocean. The mysterious mud volcano, Gel-Afshan is our next destination. For the night, we will camp in Tang beach where the natural view is amazing.

We will continue to Konarak, the fishing port, where we have a chance of visiting the fishermen and anchored ships. We will also go around the Tanakora market. After lunch, we go to Chabahar and visit the rocky seashores of Darya Bozorg (Big Sea Coast) where the waves can reach as high as 15 meters when they meet the cliffs. For the night, we stay in a hotel.

We continue to reach Beris; a must-see, sun-kissed beach in Iran. We would never forget the moments of tranquility we are going to experience when we are sitting on the cliff watching hundreds of ships and the sunset. One of the best sceneries ever. We will also visit the pink Lipar lake and move through the Martian mountains.

Today, we leave Beris to go to Pasabandar and Goatr gulf which is the last town on Iran’s Coastline. We will see the fishermen coming back from the sea where they spent the whole day fishing. Then we will go to the Oman sea by boat. After lunch, we will go back to Chabahar.

Fly to Tehran.