Sin lugar a dudas, Irán es uno de los países más fascinantes, amigables y exóticos que jamás haya visitado. En esta guía, le diremos todo lo que necesita saber sobre el mochilero de Irán e incluso compartirá algunos secretos que no encontrará en su guía.

Irán es oficialmente una república islámica, por lo que las mujeres que viajan aquí tendrán que cubrirse el cabello con una bufanda para la cabeza (así como el resto de sus cuerpos), pero no se preocupen, señoras, en estos días las leyes de la bufanda de cabeza son bastante desenfrenadas y usted Me saldrá con la suya prácticamente alrededor de tu cuello.

IMPORTANTE: Desde febrero de 2014, las pautas para los estadounidenses se han extendido para incluir titulares de pasaportes británicos y canadienses. Esto implica que los canadienses, los británicos y los estadounidenses deben ir acompañados de una guía mientras están en Irán. Póngase en contacto con un operador de viaje para hablar sobre un itinerario.

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¿Cuánto costará Irán?

**IMPORTANTE**

Deberá traer efectivo (solo dólares estadounidenses) con usted a Irán para cubrir el costo total de su viaje. Los cajeros automáticos no funcionarán para tarjetas de débito o informes de crédito.

Presupuesto: $ 71/día para 2 personas

El mochilero Irán es extremadamente económico en estos días, con la tarifa callejera para que el Rial iraní sea alrededor de 31,850 / $ 1 USD (haga clic aquí para ver el historial de tipos de cambio oficiales / callejeros). Irán es un país que proporciona una gran relación calidad -precio, incluso mucho más en estos días.

La tasa oficial de cambio es de 26,827, por lo que en lugar de intercambiar sus dólares estadounidenses en un banco oficial, está mucho mejor en dirigirse a un puesto de calle legal e intercambiar su dinero allí (lo cual es completamente legítimo).

$ 71/día es un buen presupuesto para dos personas (alrededor de $ 40/día para un viaje en solitario). Esto permitirá una buena habitación doble en un hotel presupuestario, buenas comidas locales, el taxi y el recorrido ocasionales, y tomar autobuses de primera clase por todas partes (la primera clase es solo un par de dólares mucho más que las clases más bajas).

Alojamiento presupuestario: (promedio de $ 36 / noche con desayuno)

Los hoteles y las casas de huéspedes en las que nos alojamos entre $ 20 y $ 40 y muchos incluyeron el desayuno, mientras que algunos incluso incluyeron una deliciosa cena. Todos eran hermosos hoteles presupuestarios y numerosos fueron construidos con casas antiguas que han estado en pie durante siglos. No encontrará demasiado numerosos dormitorios en Irán, pero estábamos en un hotel en Yazd que proporcionaba tarifas individuales para los viajeros en solitario. Si bien nos quedamos en buenas habitaciones dobles, ese es el estándar de presupuesto en Irán y no encontrará nada mucho más barato.

Hoteles en los que nos alojamos

Fábrica

Garmeh

Yazd

Kerman

Shiraz

Esfahan

Tabriz

Teherán

Hotel Meraj

Ateshoonie G.H

Koshan Hotel

Akhavan Hotel

Hotel Niyayesh

Me quedé con amigos

Hotel Morvarind

Hotel Golestan

$ 33 de apartamento de 2 bedroom, wi-fi, cocina

$ 35 por persona con desayuno, cena, wi-fi, compartido

$ 20 w/ desayuno, baño privado y wi-fi

$ 36 w/ desayuno, cena, baño privado, wi-fi

$ 25 w/ desayuno, wi-fi, baño privado

GRATIS

$ 24 w/ desayuno, wi-fi, baño privado

$ 36 w/ desayuno, wi-fi, baño privado

Comer: ($ 2- $ 7 / comida)

Hay algunas comidas callejeras baratas para mochileros en Irán y, en algunos casos (especialmente durante Ashura), ¡encontrará comidas totalmente gratis en todo el lugar! Pero comer una buena comida en el restaurante de su hotel o en un restaurante en la ciudad probablemente costará entre $ 5 y $ 10. ¡La comida en Irán es deliciosa y vale la pena cada centavo! ¡No te pierdas los batidos de la fecha!

Tarifas de entrada: (gratis – $ 10/persona)

La tarifa de entrada a Persépolis (uno de los principales sitios históricos de Irán) es de alrededor de $ 10. Muchas personas se unen a un viaje desde Shiraz por alrededor de $ 20 – $ 25. Algunas mezquitas y mausoleos cobrarán alrededor de $ 3 – $ 5 por entrada, mientras que los parques y algunos museos son gratuitos.

Alcohol: (buena suerte)

No hay razón para poner realmente un presupuesto para esto aquí porque el alcohol es ilegal para todos los iraníes musulmanes, y es probable que no vea demasiado, y mucho menos poder comprarlo. Si estás realmente desesperado por tomar una copa, puedes encontrar vino tinto en Shiraz. Espere pagar alrededor de $ 10 / botella de plástico, pero manténgala discreta y recuerde, ¡es ilegal!

Propina:

Punta
Las propinas no son habituales en Irán, pero los servicios que acomodan a los turistas esperarán una propina. Si ha contratado una guía, un portero o un conductor, espere dar una sugerencia al final. Unos pocos dólares deberían estar bien.

Algunos restaurantes, particularmente en hoteles más grandes, agregarán un cargo de servicio del 10% a la factura. En otros lugares, lejos de las áreas de viajero, los servidores se sorprenderán agradablemente por cualquier cambio que leave.

If you stay with a local family in Iran (which you many likely will), it’s a good idea to leave a small gift. Something from your home country would be ideal, or you can purchase a good item from the market to thank your hosts (pottery, a vase, artwork, etc.) Stickers, pens and notepads from your home country are great to give to kids when te vas.

Dinero:

Current exchange Rate:

$1 = 31,850 Rial

**IMPORTANTE**

Deberá traer efectivo (solo dólares estadounidenses) con usted a Irán para cubrir el costo total de su viaje. Los cajeros automáticos no funcionarán para tarjetas de débito o informes de crédito.

The exchange rate in Iran is always changing rapidly and has gone through some pretty unstable moments in recent years. In July 2013, after the Rial plummeted to its all-time low of around 40,000 to 1 us dollar, the central bank of Iran upgraded its official exchange rate from 12,284 to a much more sensible 20,750, and again in August to 24,500 to the USD, but this is still well below the street exchange rate (which is 31,850 Rial to 1 USD)

Basically, if you go into a bank to exchange your American dollars into Rial, you will be paying a lot much more than if you went into one of the numerous (legal) street stalls. The most affordable time to backpack Iran was certainly July 2013, but it is still a very cost effective place to travel.

Click here For current exchange rates (Street vs. Bank)

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Must-See places in Iran

There are far too numerous “must-see places” to list here. We spent a lot of time in this country and we still have much to see. While we do love seeing sites, the true charm of Iran is in its people (more about them below).

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Mashhad & The Shrine of Imam Reza:

The city of Mashhad provides little for backpackers, but the immense labyrinth of the shrine complex including Imam Reza’s mausoleum, (read much more about Imam Reza on Wiki here), makes a trip to the city well worth while. It is the largest mosque in the world by dimension and the second largest by capacity (next to Mecca in Saudi Arabia).

Also contained within the complex are the Goharshad Mosque, a museum, a library, four seminaries, a cemetery, the Razavi university of Islamic Sciences, a dining hall for pilgrims, large prayer halls, and other buildings.

A visit here is an immensely powerful experience as numerous people sob and cry out to their lost hero, Imam Reza. Travellers are required to have a guide with them in purchase to enter this massive complex. We went two times, once by ourselves and once with a guide. It really just depends on how the people at the entrance gates are feeling on that particular day. Also, tourists are not implied to enter the shrine itself, but if you are respectful you may be invited in. women should wear a chador (which will be offered to you at the entrance) and no cameras are allowed. Entrance is free.

We recommend a late evening stroll, as the shrine is open 24/7. Seeing the numerous mosaics and elaborate carvings on archways and walls, dimly lit by the late evening moon, is a certain highlight.

Garmeh:

While you’re backpacking Iran, you’ll probably want to experience the desert, and there is no better place to do so than in Garmeh. stay at the Lonely planet recommended Ateshooni Guest house (they certainly got this one right), and meet Maxiar, a true desert man. explore this lush, palm shaded oasis with hikes up to lookouts, waterfalls and farmlands.

Maxiar can organize trips to the nearby salt flats, sand dunes and villages, but the true appeal to Garmeh is at Ateshooni itself, where Maxiar will play various unique instruments and treat you like a VIP family member.

The Lonely planet makes getting here sound a bit confusing, but call Ateshooni and they’ll clear everything up for you.

The phone number is: +98 324 443 2156 or +98 913 223 0874 and they have a website: www.ateshooni.com

For our experience, check out: Delightful Desert Days: We love Iran!

Yazd:

With a population of nearly a half a million people, Yazd is an average-sized city for Iran and it’s the center of the Zoroastrian religion. This labyrinth town of mud and brick is one of the most interesting places in the country. get lost in narrow alleyways, where the golden walls seem to close in on you, just before opening up into a beautiful park or mosque courtyard.

Head to the roofing system for an unforgettable sunset, when the entire city becomes illuminated and the rooftop bagdirs (ancient Iranian air conditioning towers) glow and change colour with the falling sun.Make sure to do a day trip to the surrounding site of Chak-Chak, the abandoned mud village of Karnaq and the city of Meybod.

Some of the historical sites to see in Yazd:

Fort Mosque

Fortifications of Yazd

Haj Yousef Reservoir

House of Arab’ha

House of Larry

House of Malek al Tojjar

House of Mortaz

House of Rasoulian

Iran Shahr School

Jame Mosque of Yazd (Grand Mosque of Yazd)

Khan Bazaar

Mausoleum of Sahl Ibn Ali

Mausoleum of Seyed Rokn al Din

Mausoleum of Seyed Shams al Din

Mullah Ismail Mosque

Masoudi Reservoir

Rig Mosque

Sheikh Ahmad Fahadan Mausoleum

Shah Tahmasb Mosque

Zargari Bazzar

Ziaiah school

Kerman:

This fantastic, lesser-known city actually has quite a bit to see. check out the 1,200 meter long “end-to-end covered bazaar”, where you can sample spices and shop for pottery, hookah and textiles. Although Kerman is a good city, the main draw for coming here is the Kalut Desert (Dasht-e Lut) which is about 100 km northeast of Kerman (2 hour drive).

Stay with Mr. Akhavan at the Akhavan hotel and he’ll set up everything for you. At just $36 / night, including breakfast and dinner, this place is certainly a good deal!

Hire a taxi and guide (around $30) and head out to the towering sand formations of the Kalut Desert for sunset. some of these wind-forged sand castles are 10 stories high and their jagged formations take on an alluring golden shade at sunset. You can also organize to spend the night out in the desert.

Don’t come here in the summer or during the day as this is where the hottest temperature was ever recorded on earth (70.7 °C)

Goat Note: The political situation is always changing in eastern and southeastern Iran. Make sure to check that it is stable before planning a trip here.

Shiraz:

The fifth many populous city of Iran and the capital of the Fars Province, Shiraz is another one of Iran’s prime cities for backpackers to visit. This place has been an essential trading stop for thousands of years and it is considered to be one of the oldest cities in ancient Persia.

Here you can stay in what is arguably the most beautiful ancient hotel in the country (the Niyayesh Hotel) and delight in all that this somewhat liberal city has to offer. Shiraz is known as the city of poets, literature, red wine and flowers. There are some beautiful parks, Unesco noted gardens and spectacular mosques. Don’t miss the Ali Ibn Hamza Shrine with its interior of glistening mirrored walls and ceilings.

Shiraz is also where Hafez (the well-known Iranian poet) was buried, so certainly check out his tomb and have your future read through one of his beautiful poetry books.

Persepolis:

These outstanding ruins are located inside of a vast, city-like complex and were built over 2,500 years ago. They are found near the town of Marvadasht, but many people take day trips to visit them from Shiraz ($20-$25). This ancient city was once set on fire and looted by Alexander the Great, and even more destroyed by subsequent Arab invaders, but despite its rocky past, Persepolis remains one of the most evocative sites in the country and a symbol of the Iranian nationality.

Esfahan (Isfahan):

Esfahan is the third largest city in Iran with numerous interesting sights to see. Take your pick between parks, squares, palaces, bridges, mausoleums, churches, cathedrals, tombs, mosques, museums and bazaars!

Make sure to see the Khaju Bridge, the 17th century Shahi Bazaar, the Shah Mosque & Shah Square. going to the Armenian Quarter (New Julfa) is also recommended. There are some great restaurants, the beautiful Vank Cathedral and interesting streets to get lost in. There are so numerous sites to see in Esfahan that