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Kurdistan Mountains Escape: Shaqlawa, Gali Ali Beg & Rawanduz

4.9(418) Erbil, Iraq
Duration
3 days
Group size
Up to 10
Languages
Kurdish, Arabic +1
Difficulty
Moderate

Overview

Leave the city behind for the cooler air of the Zagros foothills. Wander Shaqlawa's orchards and market, stand beneath the Gali Ali Beg waterfall, walk the rim of the Rawanduz gorge and ride the cable car at Pank. Small groups, a local driver-guide and two nights in mountain hotels.

Highlights

  • Gali Ali Beg waterfall
  • Rawanduz gorge and old town
  • Shaqlawa orchards and market
  • Cable car ride at Pank

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1

    Erbil to Shaqlawa

    Morning pickup in Erbil. Orchards, the hillside market and dinner in Shaqlawa.

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Gali Ali Beg and Rawanduz

    The waterfall and canyon road, then the Rawanduz gorge viewpoints and old town.

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Pank and return to Erbil

    Cable car and mountain views at Pank, then the drive back to Erbil by late afternoon.

What's included

Included

  • 2 nights in mountain hotels
  • Daily breakfast and 2 dinners
  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • Local driver-guide
  • Cable car tickets

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Erbil

Hotels in central Erbil and Ankawa

Pickup time is confirmed the evening before departure.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure. 50% refund up to 3 days before.

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