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Trekking Persian Qanats in Yazd
Ardakan, Yazd
4.7/5
100% of guests recommend
Duration
10 Hours
Tour Type
Outdoor Activities
Private Tour
Location
Yazd
Overview
Qanat or Kariz, is an ancient water provision technology and it’s also one of UNESCO world heritage site of Iran. This method is mostly found in central Iran provinces like Yazd, Kerman, Semnan and Isfahan and consist of underground tunnels which collects water from the source.
Qanat water system dates back to at least 5000 years ago. In the arid climate of desert areas, Qanat is a symbol of civilization. There are still some active Qanats in some cities of Iran.
In this tour, you’ll visit some Qanats in Ardakan, a city close to Yazd and know more about this surprising engineering method of ancient times.
Tour duration is from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visiting Ardakan city
- Trekking the routes of old Qanats
- Refreshment in a historical guesthouse
Itinerary
Start
Yazd
Start
Yazd
The tour starts by departure from your location in Yazd at 8 AM.
Qanat exploring
Ardakan
Qanat exploring
Ardakan
On this unique experience we go to one of the most beautiful desert cities in Iran, Ardakan, trek the routes of old Qanats and learn about their architecture & engineering. An experienced Qanat guide who has been mainly a Qanat digger accompanies us so you hear real Qanat stories while trekking in a safe and secure path. Moreover, you will have the chance to stay in a lovely historic guesthouse, try local foods, taste Ardakani pastries and enjoy a night excursion around the old Ardakan neighborhoods.
FInish
Yazd
FInish
Yazd
You'll be dropped off at your hotel or any desired location in Yazd at about 6 PM.
Tour Location
Ardakan, Yazd
Included/Excluded
Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance fee
Meals (1 Lunch)
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Daily refreshment Free
All transportations
Tips
Any type of insurance
Personal expenses
Theme
Budget-friendly
Silk Road
Escorted
Archeology
Activity & Experience
Desert Tours
Important Notes
Things to know
- Since it's in southern Iran and it will be too hot from June to September, be sure to carry sunglasses, sunscreen and hats to protect yourself from the sun.
- Wearing comfortable shoes is highly recommended.
Cancellation policy
From 7-2 days prior to arrival: 30%
Less than 2 days or no show: 60%
Flexible itinerary
As a private tour, the itinerary can be modified upon your request. The tour can be shortened or extended or the pick up and drop off points can be changed.
FAQs
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts from and finishes in Yazd, at your location.
Can we finish the tour earlier?
The itinerary is flexible and can be modified upon your request.
How long before a trip should I book?
In high season months like April, May, September, and October hotels, tours and driver guides will be sold out very soon. Hence, it is better to book your trip as soon as you can.
Can you provide the tour in other languages?
The default tour-guide for the tour is English-speaking. However, upon your request, we can check the possibility to have a tour guide in another language.
What is Persian Qanat or Iran Qanat?
Qanat is a water supply system under dry land like deserts. It is invented by Iranian and contains a network of wells and water channel underground.
Is it possible to book this trip with some of my friends?
Sure. Our private tours are held between one person to large groups. You can choose your fellow travelers by scrolling down adults number at the right side of page.
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Pompeo Nila
10/10/2021 06:35
Qanat tour in Yazd
Yazd by itself is a must-to-go destination in Iran, but when the Yazd tour comes with this adventure, I can not resist. I was curious to see this wonderful ancient Engineering and I admired literally
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Patrick patz
10/07/2021 06:22
Persian Qanat
The wells are linked to each other underground with a small gradient downward, that's how amazing the ancient people survive in the desert areas in Iran. TBN that tourguide will show you around to the extent that you are physically can handle it.
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Nicholas JH
10/05/2021 09:19
Persian Qanat tour
One of the must-see places to visit in Iran is the Qanat. Ali picked me up from my hotel, during our route to the Qanat, he explained lots of cool information about Persian qanat and how people made it in decades before.
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