Horse Riding & Boating

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33 km southeast of Shiraz a saline lake lies. The northern stripe of this lake is a solitary beautiful area, and the southern stripe has the amenities of boating available. In this tour you will have a full day ride on horseback along the northern border to visit some historical-religious sites. In the evening, enjoy boating on the lake and witness the beautiful sunset scenery.

This tour is offered to professional horse riders.

Attractions

1. Dast Khezr holy shrine (20 min)

2. Barm-e Delak & Takht-e Abu Nasr, the Sassanid monuments

3. Northern border of Salt Lake & the nearby villages

4. Boat on the south of Salt Lake

Itinerary

At 6 a.m. depart Shiraz for Kaftarak. En route, visit Dast Khezr (15 min) and have breakfast near Barm-e Delak (30 min). Then visit Takht-e Abu Nasr (15 min) and start riding from Kaftarak to Kheir Abad (5 hrs). Amid the way, have a stop in Goshnekan village to eat lunch. Transfer from Kheir Abad to the boating wharf and boat on the lake (1:30 hrs). Finally return to Shiraz.

Inclusions

1. Transport

2. Horseman tour guide

3. Horse

4. Breakfast, lunch (optional)

5. The necessary coordination

Approximate tour duration: A half day

Best time of operation: All year round