Itinerary (ex-Tehran)

Day 1 – Tehran ➜ Kashan ➜ Matinabad Eco-Camp

AM: Pick-up in Tehran (hotel/airport). Drive to Kashan (~3 hrs). Visit Fin Garden & a historic house (time-permitting).

PM: Continue to Matinabad Eco-Camp on the desert’s edge. Sunset dune walk, camel farm visit.

Night: Stargazing session with laser-guided sky tour.

Overnight: Matinabad Eco-Camp (eco-tents or eco-lodges)

Day 2 – Maranjab Dunes & Salt Lake

AM: Transfer by 4×4 into Maranjab Desert; walk on dunes & tamarisk forests.

PM: Visit Aran va Bidgol Salt Lake (weather/track permitting). Sunset photo stop.

Night: Maranjab Caravanserai evening ambience; desert folklore & tea by the fire.

Overnight: Maranjab Caravanserai (renovated rooms, simple/clean)

Day 3 – Abyaneh or Nushabad Underground City ➜ Kashan Boutique Stay

AM: Optional add-on 4×4 loop (short) or late breakfast.

Midday: Cultural stop — Abyaneh red village or Nushabad Underground City (choose one).

PM: Return to Kashan; free time for bazaar/hamam.

Overnight: Kashan boutique hotel (traditional house-style rooms)

Day 4 – Kashan ➜ Qom Salt Flats Viewpoint (time-permitting) ➜ Tehran

AM: Leisurely breakfast.

PM: Drive back to Tehran (~3–3.5 hrs). Drop-off at one point in the city or IKA.

Inclusions

Professional Tour Leader/Guide (English & Persian), throughout.

3 nights accommodation: 1× Matinabad Eco-Camp, 1× Maranjab Caravanserai, 1× Kashan boutique hotel.

Full board meals (B/L/D) from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 4; tea/instant coffee & bottled water daily.

Private transportation from/to Tehran in an A/C tourist minivan (or sedan for 1–2 pax).

Dedicated 4×4 vehicles for off-road sections in Maranjab & salt lake approach.

All sightseeing & entrance fees mentioned (Fin Garden, one historic house, Abyaneh or Nushabad).

Desert permits & local fees where required.

Travel insurance (domestic) basic coverage during tour operations.

Exclusions

Personal expenses, tips, extra beverages, optional activities not listed.

Single-room supplement (see below).

Anything not expressly mentioned under “Inclusions.”

Accommodation Notes

Matinabad Eco-Camp: choose eco-tent (shared bath) or eco-lodge (ensuite).

Maranjab Caravanserai: simple rooms, shared facilities typical of restored caravanserais.

Kashan boutique house: ensuite or semi-ensuite rooms (subject to availability).

Pricing (valid for bookings confirmed within 30 days)

All prices per person, full board, private tour, based on room share.

Group of 8–12 pax: €345 pp

Group of 4–7 pax: €435 pp

Private (2 pax): €595 pp

Solo traveler (1 pax private): €995

Single supplement: +€90 (3 nights total).
Upgrade to eco-lodge room at Matinabad: +€25 pp (limited).

If you prefer pricing in IRR for local settlement, I can convert at booking time.

Vehicles

Tehran–Kashan–Tehran: Tourist minivan (HiAce/Sprinter class) or sedan for 1–2 pax.

Desert sections: Licensed 4×4 drivers (Land Cruiser/Nissan Patrol class), max 4 guests per car.

Seasonal & Safety Notes

Best months: Oct–Apr (mild), summers are very hot; we adjust activity times around sunrise/sunset.

Operations are weather/track dependent; route to salt lake may change for safety.

We carry a first-aid kit, radios, and extra water; all drivers are desert-experienced.

What to Pack

Closed hiking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 50+, scarf/bandana, light windbreaker, warm layer for night, headlamp, power bank.

Add-ons (prebook)

Sandboarding set (half-day): €15 pp

Private astrophotography session (90 min): €60 per group

Kashan cooking workshop (evening, Day 3): €35 pp