Conquer the Zagros Summits

Highlights

Itinerary

1. First day

   After arriving in IK airport, we transfer our guests to an airport Hotel to get some rest and eat breakfast. In the morning the group will visit glorious Sa’ad Abad complex and traditional Bazaar of Tajrish. Then they will have a delicious lunch and depart from Tehran to Isfahan (430 km, 5 h). on Arrival, we transfer the group to the Hotel. At night, we propose our guests to enjoy sightseeings in Chaharbagh district and eat an Iranian food then the group return to the Hotel.

2. Second day

   After breakfast the group depart from Isfahan to Shahrekord (100 km). therefore, our group can explore the beautiful nature of Zaman-Khan district (30 km) and enjoy a tasty lunch near Zayandeh River. In the evening they can experience exciting water activities like rafting. After an interesting day in the nature, the group return to the hotel.

3. Third day

   After breakfast, the group move toward Koohrang (90 km). in this unique district the group will experience the beautiful nature of Dimeh spring and a delicious lunch (5-10 km). Dimeh is one of the large springs due to its abundant water volume and considered one of the best waters in the world, which is rich in minerals. this spring has earned a place in the national heritage’s list of Iran because of its pristine and clear water. In the afternoon, on the way back, the group could visit the attractive Koohrang dam & tunnels No.1. At night the group stay at Koohrang hotel to have dinner and rest.

4. Fourth day

   This day our group experience Koohrang Ski Resort (10 km, 20 min) which lies in the foothills of the Zagros mountains. Due to the beautiful nature of Koohrang and virgin slopes, it is become as one of the tourist attractions of the province and the main destination for ski enthusiasts.

5. Fifth day

   After breakfast, our group explore Chama Ice Cave (25 km, 40 min); The best time for visiting this eye-catching cave is in summer so our group have a chance to see the nomads and enjoy their hospitality and fresh dairy. After passing Sheikh-Alikhan village, in the middle of Zardkuh mountain, we reach to one of the most unique ice caves in Iran. Chama ice cave is known as one of the biggest sources of fresh-water. Under the surface of this cave, there is a cold-water spring so our group can enjoy this cool fresh water. As we walk into this rare ice cave, we can see a warehouse full of snow. Then the group visit Sar Agha Seyed Villag, the Masouleh of Zagros (22 km, 35 min); nowadays, it can be a dream to have an opportunity to visit a village which has kept its traditions. Sar Agha Seyed village is one of the rare villages which traveling there give us this chance to have a local experience and traditional life style with villagers. Imagine, historical village with stone and adobe houses laying on the steep between mountains, houses on top of houses, the windows and doors of all houses open to the green nature and Imam Zadeh “Agha Seyed”, kids running around from one roof top to another, and the old ladies is baking bread and smell of fresh bread on wood fire take us back in time. After experiencing this wonderful village, our group can have lunch and enjoy its beautiful nature. In the evening the group return to the hotel.

6. Sixth day

   After breakfast our group have the chance to experience one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the whole province called Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall besides Bakhtiari nomads and Ab-Sarde spring (10 km, 15 min); It is part of a comparatively intact part of Iran for hiking, bird-watching and sightseeing and attracts a large number of tourists every year in all seasons. Cold winters of the region turned the water of the waterfall into huge and small, spectacular shapes of ice which is a must-see scene. We need a day to visit this wonderful waterfall and its unique nature. Therefore, at night our group return to the hotel.

7. Seventh & Eighth day

   this day the group climb ZardKooh Bakhtyari one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the southwest of Iran; This mountain range is one of the richest natural water reserves in Iran, and some of the primary sources of Karun River, as the largest river in Iran, and some of the main sources of Zayandeh Rood originate from this mountain range. Due to a large amount of snow in the Chelgerd and Koohrang regions and the danger of avalanches, as well as the unstable and bad weather for several days in this region, winter climbing to the peaks is one of the difficult and long climbs and requires careful planning, so the best time to climb this area is in August and September. The first night our group should camp in the mountainous areas but after descending, we return Koohrang Hotel to rest.

8. Ninth day

   After breakfast, the group depart from shahrekord to Tehran and we transfer them to an airport hotel. We hope our guests have enjoyed this tour and come back safely to their own countries.

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