Depth of the Lut Desert, Alfons Gabiel Trace

The last frontier civil regions 

Looking up at the grandiosity of the 1000 years old Cedar twin trees, while getting caressed by the cool breeze in the village of Sirch, it is inevitable not to fall in love with the serenity this village has to offer. This gem attracts many tourists for its beautiful landscape. 

We reach Shahdad, a small town which is known for its sustainable underground water reservoirs or qanat. It is astonishing how the ancient civilizations have used these qanats during those times. 

Towering guards of the desert, Kalouts

Raised from the sand and water and created by the wind and erosion, Kalouts are the natural phenomenon of the Lut desert. A vast landscape dedicated to these rocky towers and soft elevated sand dunes is incomparable to any other touristic spot in Iran. The huge yardangs can be seen from space. 

The clear blue sky against the earthy Kalouts creates the perfect backdrop for photography. Be ready to see a globally-recognized iconic hot desert landscape to overtake the adrenaline rush. Become the spectator of different landforms including linear, star and funnel-shaped dunes, sand corridor and canyons and the sand vase forms called Nebka, up to 12 m or more which will catch you wide-eyed.

Step deep into the heat pole of the planet, Rig-e Yalan

At Dasht E Sar or central plain, there is an area between kalouts and Rig-e Yalan sand dunes containing an unsurpassed flat plain. The vast sand seas of Yalan showcase a collection of incredible dunes, some of which are as tall as 475meters high. The Yalan erg (Rig in Persian) is considered one of the hottest spots on earth, reaching 70 degrees Celsius. Step bare feet onto the gleaming sand and feel the life beneath your feet. Look up to the clear blue sky and enjoy the tranquillity and silence of the Lut desert offers day in day out. 

Travel through 2500 meters of elevation difference

Experience the ultimate natural adventure through different levels in three days. Start your journey from Kerman on 1700 metres above sea level, continue toward the mountains' crack in 2700 metres above sea level where covers up with snow in the wintertime. Then drive down in the Lut's lowest depression, 300 meters above sea level where the heat and low humidity are believed to be unmatched in the world and a select point of Yalan it can reach to 100 meters which is the lowest spot of the whole Iran's plateau.

 Brief Itinerary 

Day 1: Start your venture from Kerman city at 8 in the morning. Visiting Sirch and Shahdad attractions, we head forward to the real desert. After meeting gigantic kalouts and going deeper to the land of epic end up on the first day in Dasht-e sar plain, set up our camping tents for an overnight staying under the starry sky of the desert around the fire. 

Day 2: Catch up the sunrise before having a delectable breakfast. Today belongs to the ranges of mountains formed purely out of sand and canyon called Snake's Tongue Struck on foot into 30 meters high. 

The day nears an end at one of the most integral navigation points in the Lut desert. Stargazing, having dinner by the fire and sleeping in tents in the middle of the lowest land above sea level, are unforgettable memories to cherish for many years to come. 

Day 3: Enjoy a farewell Persian organic omelette before trekking into Rig-E Yalan or sand seas. Spend the day exploring elevated sand dunes and walk bare feet on the desert sand. We are leaving for Shahdad with memories of these spectacular sand dunes and our epic journey to the land of natural wonders.