The journey
Persian Gulf Islands
bandar abbas · hormuz · qeshm · hengam island · kish
8 daysEasy pace
Rainbow islands, wild dolphins, mangroves and a geological wonderland.
A warm-winter escape to the Strait of Hormuz: the surreal coloured soil of Hormuz, the Qeshm UNESCO Global Geopark with its star valley and mangroves, dawn dolphin-watching off Hengam, and the coral and resorts of Kish.
Highlights
- Hormuz rainbow island
- Qeshm geopark & mangroves
- Hengam dolphin watching
- Kish diving & beaches
Day by day
Day 1
Bandar Abbas
Arrival, Bandari bazaar & fish market.
Day 2
Hormuz
Ferry over; Rainbow Valley, red beach, salt cave.
Days 3-5
Qeshm & Hengam
Stars Valley, Chahkooh, Hara mangroves; Hengam dolphins.
Days 6-8
Kish
Diving/snorkeling, Greek Ship, Kariz; departure.
Best season
- Nov
- Dec
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
What's included
- island transfers & ferries
- local guides
- hotels
- domestic flights
- visa support
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