Top Iran Three-Climate Hiking Tour 2024
It’s unbelievable how such a small region like Semnan Province has such a diverse nature that once there, you can have the rare experience of hiking across the depth of its dense forests, through the sand dunes of its desert and up its mountainous villages. This hiking tour offers nature lovers exploration through the 10 million-year-old Hyrcanian forest (UNESCO-listed and home to the endangered Persian leopard) as well as discovery of the beauties of desert and mountains.
The desert is hot this time of year, so why not spend most of the time in the forests and the mountainous village? Have a fantasy-like hike through the treasured part of Hyrcanian forests, Abr forest (Cloud Forest), which is home to a variety of animals- from brown bears and wolves to eagles and pigeons. After the forest adventure, enter a whole new world and enjoy the serenity of the desert near Reza Abad village. The village also offers dryland attractions like camel riding, buying kilims woven by local women and staying at a traditional accommodation. Leave the world of hot desert to step into another one in the cold mountains: Mojen village. The tiny village will fascinate you with its lovely terraced plan, pleasant weather, blissful nature and traditional handicrafts. Yet the region’s magnetism is not just for its diverse nature, but also for the rich history and Sufism culture that you’ll get to know.
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Keywords:
Top trails for hiking in Iran | Mountains, Forests, and Deserts,
Hiking tour in Iran,
Iran Desert Hiking Tour,
Hiking in the Desert from Iran,
Forest to Desert Iran Hiking Tour
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Day 1
Leave your hotel in Tehran and have a road trip or train trip to Shahrood (450 km).
Overnight: Hotel in Shahrood
Meals : Dinner
Day 2
Early in the morning, depart Shahrood for Abr village (1 hour). From there, make your way to Abr Forest (20 min). Prepare for a half-day hiking adventure through the mysterious jungle (depending on your capability, the hike can be shortened or extended; you may even prefer to have a leisurely visit of the forest without hiking). During this 5-6 hours of forest hiking, see the scenic waterfall and the picturesque jungle. After launch have a ride back to Abr village (you can even take a 2-hour hike across the two adjoining climates from jungle toward the village).
Overnight: Ecolodge in Abr village
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Morning’s here! Enjoy a local breakfast and hit the road toward Shahrood. On your way there, stop by the burial places of two prominent Sufi masters. Enter the mystical world of Mysticism visiting Bastam Historical Complex and the Tomb of Abu al-Hassan Kharaqani. From Shahrood, move on to Ghal-e Bala, the old-world village of traditional houses and local handicrafts. Moving again will finally bring you to the beautiful sunset of desert in Reza Abad village.
Overnight: Local house in Reza Abad
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Rise and shine! Let’s have some desert entertainment before it gets hot. Take a walk on the sand of the dunes, ride on camels or go for an exciting off-road drive (seasonal climate and temperature affect the timing: 2 to 4 hours). Back from the desert fun, move on to the cold mountainous Mojen village (217 km) to taste the delicious local food and have an exploration up and down the stepped village and through the beautiful neighboring nature.
Overnight: Ecolodge in Mojen
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
End the adventure with a road trip back to Tehran (450 km) and a smile on your face.
Meals : Breakfast
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