2 Day itinerary in Iran, Middle East
Maranjab Desert Safari In The Heart Of Silk Road
Maranjab Desert is located on the north east of Aran and Bidgol town (50km), north east of Kashan city (61km) in Isfahan Province. The name of this desert came from the Abassi carvanserai near the Aran & Bidgol Salt Lake which was built by Shah Abass Safavi on 1603 AD to protect the Silk Road. Enjoy... Read More
By Samira
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Turkish
GUIDANCE
Driver as a Guide
starting point
Tehran
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Meet local people
Purposeful Travel
Water & Coastline
Food & Culinary
Nature & Wildlife
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Desert treks in Maranjab including seeing an old caravanserai and visiting the great Salt Lake
Visiting Kashan, with its distinct architecture and setting
Walking in the sand dune and the Salt Lake
Stay in one of the 999 caravansaries of Shah Abbas the Great
Desert treks in Maranjab including seeing an old caravanserai and visiting the great Salt Lake
Visiting Kashan, with its distinct architecture and setting
Walking in the sand dune and the Salt Lake
Stay in one of the 999 caravansaries of Shah Abbas the Great
Itinerary
Tourist class
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Tehran- Kashan- Maranjab
Drive from Tehran to Kashan, visit highlight historical sites of Kashan, Fin Garden, Tabatabei and Brojerdi Houses. After having lunch continue to Maranjab salt lake (Aran & Bidgol Salt Lake). After watching the sun set go to the Maranjab Caravanserai and set the camp. Enjoy the desert night ski. Overnight Camp in Abbasi Caravanserai.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Maranjab
In the morning before the sunrise leave the caravansary and go to the nearby Sand hills and watch the dawn of the sun from the top of the sands. After breakfast you have some hours to spend on the sand hills. On the way back to Kashan you will stop to enjoy the landscape of the desert before you leave it. Your tour will end either back in Kashan or Tehran.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What’s Included
Meals
- Breakfast (2)
- Lunch (2)
- Dinner (2)
Transport
- Airport to/ from hotel
- Transport between cities
Activities
- Kashan city tour, visiting historical merchant houses, Fin Garden and AgaBozorg Mosque
- Desert trekking in Maranjab, walking through the sand
Extras
- Iran visa invitation letter
- 24 hours local support
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Nature & Wildlife
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