Biking Tabriz to Tehran | 10 Days Biking Iran
Biking Iran In 10 Days , Tabriz to Tehran
On bike is one of best ways to explore Iran. To see more and get surprised by the natural scenery and local’s hospitality, saddle is the best place to sit and enjoy the excursion across the nature and villages. You may be surprised by Iran’s hidden treasures.
Destinations:
Tabriz – Kaleybar – Meshkin Shahr – Ardabil – Sarein – Khalkhal – Masouleh – Gasem Abad Village – Kelardasht – Tehran
Day 01: Tabriz Arrival day
Arrive in Tabriz, transfer to hotel, check in, and take rest. Tabriz is very interesting city to explore its rich culture and history. The city is the capital of Azerbaijan province with an altitude of 1390 m above sea level. There are some interesting attractions inside and outside city to be discovered, Visit Azerbaijan Museum, Tabriz Grand Bazaar, Kabud Mosque, Ark of Tabriz (Arg e Ali Shah and evening free time in El Goli Lake. Tabriz overnight.
Note:
- Arrival can be in Tehran too, about 8 hours night train would take you to Tabriz.
- This tour can start tailor made with Turkey and Armenia tour.
Day 02: Tabriz – Arasbaran forest – Kaleybar (1st Biking Stage)
Take a 2 hours trip toward Jolfa, enjoy its beautiful nature by Aras river. Drive to visit St. Stephanus Monastery (UNESCO’s World Heritage Site) and Khaje Nazar Caravansary. Start biking from Jolfa by Aras River (30- 40 km) to get Siahe Rod Zone .En route toward Kaleybar via Arasbaran jungle. Visit Asyab Waterfall, Kordasht historical Complex, Oshtabin historical village and en route to Aras jungle via Aynalo zone. Get Kaleybar. Kalybar overnight.
Day 03: Kelybar – Meshkin Shahr (2ndBiking Stage)
Drive to Meshkin Shahr city. Visit Babak castle, on the way to Ahar, start second stage of biking by Ahar River. Get to Meshkin Shahr and accommodate in Nomad Camp.
Day 04: Meshkin Shahr (3rd Biking Stage)
This day present other gifts of Savalan mountain zone, full of adventure, eco, cultural, spa, valley trekking and historical attractions and Shahsavan Nomads in summer quarters of Savalan Zone, experience all of them in one boundary. It takes full day to explore Meshkin Shahr natural attractions sites, Nomad camp overnight.
Day 05: Meshkin Shahr – Ardabil – Sarein (4th Biking Stage)
Departure to Meshkin Shahr, visit biggest hanging bridge of East Asia. Enjoy its wonderful nature. Explore Meshkin shahr historical attractions, Sheykh Heydar Tomb, City excursion. In route to Ardabil city and visit ancient site of Shahar yeri (Piraznian), which belongs to the Iron Age (2,800 years ago). En route to Ardabil, explore its historical and cultural attractions: Tomb of Sheikh Safi-al-Din Ardabili (UNESCO’s World Heritage Site),anthropology museum, historical bridges and Bazaar. Cycle to Sarein city via Arjestan road, to get relax and feel fresh at Sarein city, located 28 km away from the city of Ardabil. This complex of various thermal springs (15 hot springs) can be used by reaching the small town of Sarein at the foot of the Sabalan Mountain, Sarein overnight.
Day 06: Sarein – Ardabil – Khalkhal – Masouleh Village (5th Biking Stage)
Drive to Ardabil and Khakhal city and continue to North of Iran via Asalem wonderful Road. Have biking in this beautiful road.
Get to Gilan Province (Caspian Sea), Accommodate Masoleh Village, Masouleh village is so much beautiful and have a unique architecture, here the roof of every house is yard of upper house. Masoleh overnight.
Day 07: Masouleh Village – Lahijan – Gasem Abad Village (6th Biking Stage)
Drive to Lahijan. Stop over to Visit Rural museum of Gilan, Then en route to Lahijann, Start biking till Gasem Abad village by Caspian Sea, enjoy tea gardens, amazing nature and kind people of Mazandaran. Accommodate at Gile Boom Eco Lodge.
Day 08:Gile boom – Kelardasht – Tehran (7th Biking Stage)
Drive to Tehran via Kelardasht. Start biking till kelardasht, one of the most beautiful zone of Caspian Sea. Departure to Tehran. Tehran overnight.
Day 09: Tehran
Have interesting Tehran city tour, visit Iran National Museum, Golestan Palace and Bazaar. Have farewell dinner at Darband. Tehran overnight.
Day 10: Tehran, Departure day
Your free time and departure day.
Note:
You will cycle around 30-70 km/day. Information listed in the itinerary are a guide to the approximate distances cycled each day. However, this may vary depending on the physical capabilities of the group, and changes to local conditions. For safety reasons we only cycle during daylight hours, so there may be some early morning starts. We take regular rest breaks throughout cycling days.
Tour Details:
Included Services: 5 nights Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast, and 4 Nights Eco lodge Full Board Accommodation, Local Tour Guide, All Transfer with private coach, Visa Services
Group Size: Min 2- Max 16
Best Time to go: End of May- Early September
Tour Grade: 3/5
Number of Cycling Days: 7 days
Highlights: Cycling, Cultural,Nomad, Rural &Natural Sightseeing Tour
To have more details about program and price, please email mary@maraltours.com