Qeshm Island Tour

The Best Qeshm Island Tour | Qeshm Travel Itinerary

Introduction

Qeshm should be considered an amazing island. Qeshm Island is located in the south of Iran in Hormozgan province. Qeshm is a paradise, especially for nature lovers. The unique valleys, caves, and beaches make Qeshm the island of the Seven Wonders. Qeshm Global Geopark was the Middle East’s first Geopark that supported by UNESCO.

The expertise of the Iranian shipbuilders was registered on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2011 under the title “Traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf.

The best place to see the process of crafting and sailing traditional Lenj boats, which has passed down from father to son is laft village.

The culture of the southern parts of Iran is different from other parts of the country. What catches everyone’s eye in the first place is women’s clothing. Most women in Qeshm wear two types of niqab that have no religious roots and are a historical tradition.

Qeshm climate is warm, so the best time to visit Qeshm in terms of weather conditions in autumn and winter. But if the hot weather does not bother you, the warm months of the year will be a good choice for you.

If you decide to travel to Iran to visit only Qeshm, you can easily enter this beautiful island without a visa and enjoy the Persian culture and hospitality of the people of this region.

Itinerary

Day 1: Qeshm

Depending on your flight, our representative will meet and greet you; then, you will be transferred to the hotel. There are no activities planned for this day so you have time to get settled. Just remember to talk to your guide about the time you want to start your tour. Overnight Qeshm

Day 2:

Good morning Island lovers, welcome to Qeshm. After eating your breakfast, your guide will take you to the CHAHKOOH CANYON, One of the Seven Wonders of Qeshm. It’s 90 km away from Qeshm. Chahkuh canyon is two valleys perpendicular to each other with hollow walls.

Cavities that have different sizes and their presence have made the shape of this valley strange. The lower we go from the valley, the more beautiful it becomes. Do not forget photography because you are in the best position on Qeshm Island and even in the world. The best time to visit Chahkooh is during winter.
You can have lunch in Chaho village. Let’s get acquainted with Traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats. We have about 10 minutes driving to reach Goran village. (Optional)
Then, we will continue the road and pass the village to reach the HARRA FOREST to Visit forests, which are located in the salty waters of the sea, and boating in the mangrove forest and watching the sunset is one of the unique nature, so it is very enjoyable to visit this place around sunset. Overnight Qeshm

Day 3:

Rise and shine Qeshm Island travelers!
This morning you will visit the Malls and old Bazaar of the Qeshm. In the afternoon you can get some adrenalin with some water sport or if you are not interested, beachside coffees are ideal for enjoying a meal and drinks, taking in the views of the Persian Gulf and watching the kids have fun playing on the beach. In the evening we’ll take you to one of our favorite restaurants to try traditional food. Overnight Qeshm

Day 4:

Another day, another chance to explore the Persian Gulf, without a care in the world. This morning we have a boat ride to reach Hengam Island, the island of playful dolphins. While you are in the boat, dolphins come around your boat and you can enjoy watching them. Locals have set up a small market on the beach. If you are interested, you can buy something as a souvenir. There are also henna paintings on the island that stay on your skin for up to a month after your trip. Walking on the silver beach gives you time to think and make you feel happy and peaceful. You will enjoy the sounds of the waves and the sun’s warmth. If you feel hungry, I suggest you buy samosas or Tamshi bread baked by local women and enjoy it.
In the afternoon, we go to Qeshm Geopark, which, due to its location along the beautiful shores of the Persian Gulf and the mangrove forest, has several prominent geological phenomena and has become a geological park in Iran. Overnight Qeshm

Day 5:

Your trip to Qeshm is complete when you see the beauties and charms of Hormoz Island. Hormoz Island is an island of mountains and colored soils, some of which are edible. You will take a boat ride to the island. It takes less than an hour to reach Hormoz. The first destination is the home of a native; We will have breakfast there and then go to see one of the most beautiful natural phenomena of Hormoz, namely the Valley of Sculptures.
To reach this valley, you must first walk a little. Then you come to the cliffs and rocky mountains, each of which has taken the form of imaginary animals. Then we will continue our tour by visiting red soil beach. The red and bright soil of the beach by the blue of the sea is spectacular and dreamy. The red soil of Hormoz is one of the best red soils in the world. This soil, which has a high percentage of iron, is used in industries such as paint, ceramics, glass, cosmetics, and so on.
Next up is Portuguese Castle. The Portuguese castle of Hormoz is one of the historical and scenic places of the island. This castle was built by the Portuguese; for several years during the Safavid period, the Portuguese were in the Persian Gulf. They used the red soil of the island to build this fort. After this tour, you will have a local lunch and return to Qeshm by boat.Overnight Qeshm

Day 6:

You will depart the accommodation based on your flight time. We are happy that you will return to your country with good memories.
In this itinerary, we tried to include the best tourist attractions in Qeshm. But Depending on your travel plan, the number of days could be changed. If you have more time, you can visit other attractions of Qeshm.

Good To Know

Qeshm Bazaars and malls are closed on Friday morning due to Friday prayers.
On your trip to Qeshm, be sure to try the local cuisine, which is mostly seafood with local spices. Do not forget to buy souvenirs.
Be sure to have comfortable walking shoes.

Group Size: Unlimited
Duration:6 Days & 5 Nights
Tour Type

What’s Included:

• All airport transfers
• Hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Domestic flight
• All mentioned sightseeing
• Licensed English speaking driver guide
• Visa support & reference code

What’s Excluded:

• Entrance fee
• International airfare
• Personal insurance
• Visa stamp fee
• Expenses of personal nature
• Tips & Portages
• Lunch & Dinner

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