Silk Road Trail Through Iran Central Desert - 3 Days
About this tour
3 Days Safari To Iran Central Desert Dasht E Kavir
Itinerary: Yazd- Garmeh village- Mesr Village- Isfahan
This tour has been designed for people wishing to have a short visit of Iran Desert “Dashte-e Kavir”, between Isfahan and Yazd, to visit the Salt Lake, Mesr, Farahzaad and Garmeh oasis in the heart of the desert and travelling to a viewpoint for watching sunset and sunrise in the desert. You taste local foods, accommodate at traditional simple hotels. You will enjoy the charming trips to historical cities of Meybod, Naein and Kharanagh.
Trip Highlights
• A desert safari trip to heart of Iran central desert
• Visit historical caravanserais
• Visit Garmeh, Iraj, Mesr and Farahzad villages
• Explore main attraction of Dasht-e Kavir desert
• Visit Naein historical town
• Visit dry Salt Lake and hidden oases
• Experience the desert night with millions of starts
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Yazd, Iran to Garmeh Oasis, گرمه،, Iran
Early in the morning you will Leave Yazd to Meybod (~1 hour). In Meybod you will visit Narin Castle which is a complete city made in the form of several floors of mud-brick Castle. Then you will visit one of the biggest Iranian caravanserais and ice pit. Then you will drive to Chak Chak (1 hour), which is a magnificent Zoroastrian fire temple at the heart of the mountain. After that you go to Kharanaq village (45 mins), in Kharanagh you will visit the Shaking Minaret. After lunch you will drive to Garmeh Village (3 hours) and stay in a traditional guesthouse. Garmeh is suited in the edge of the central desert of Iran. During your stay in Garmeh and depending on your time you can go for a walk in the palm trees garden, put your feet in the spring with doctor fishes or climbe the nearest mountain or hill to have a view of its surroundings. You will enjoy Iranian hospitality the best night sky you may ever imagine. Overnight Garmeh Village.
Day 2: Garmeh Oasis, گرمه،, Iran to Anarak, Iran
Before breakfast walk around the village and enjoy the water spring in the middle of the village and after breakfast you will go to Khur Salt Lake where you can walk on entangle shape pieces of salty land. Then drive to Mesr village where you spend the rest of the day walking bare foot on the sand dunes. In the evening watch the unforgettable sunset from the top of the sand hills. Anarak overnight.
Day 3: Anarak, Iran to Isfahan, Iran
Say goodbye to sands and head to Nain city (273 km), In Nain you will visit Nain Jameh Mosque, old Bazar of Nain and Aba weaving underground workshops (Aba is the camel wool fabric which is used for Mollas), then you will drive to Isfahan (155 km).
What's included
English speaking driver guide , pick up and drop off from Yazd /to Isfahan hotels/airports ,4WD vehicle (for 3 passengers), 2 nights’ accommodation at Eco lodge , full board (2 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners), refreshments, insurance
What to know
Note: You can continue Iran adventure by visiting Iran’s highlighted destinations: Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan and Kashan.
Route & locations
Yazd, Iran to Garmeh Oasis, گرمه،, Iran