The Fascinating Geo-Park of Qeshm and Hormoz Island

If you want to see canyons, caves, culture, colors, and foods, there are a number of fantastic spots in Qeshm & Hormoz island that can surprise you!

The Route is: Tehran ✈ Qeshm 🚌 Hormoz 🚌 Bandar-Abbas✈ Tehran/Dubai

Detail of Geo-Park of Qeshm Tour:

Qeshm Island, the lonely geo-park and the widest island in the Persian Gulf, attracts lots of tourists annually, who are interested in geology, flora and fauna, the culture of local people and discovering unknown places. 

This tour is focused on the geological face of the island and discovering this spectacular Geo-park. Qeshm island is a part of the huge mountain range of Zagros, which has been deformed by the result of the pressure of Saudia Arabia plateau. The Geo-sites of the island are the best samples of erosion-made formations and also you visit Cuesta hills, anticline of Salakh, Dolines, Rockfalls, encrustation, erosion-made gorges, and valleys. Also, there is a salt dome in the western part of the island, which has the longest salt cave in the world with 6600m length. 

You can find a great variety of flora and fauna in Qeshm. The most famous one is the mangrove trees, which is called Hara forest by the Iranians. A huge area on the northern coast of the island is covered by mangrove trees. Also in winter on the southern coast, you can find a crown of turtles lying on the beach and, by renting a boat, you can see Dolphins jumping up and down in the ocean. 

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Hormoz Island is the other destination on this trip. Hormoz is known as the rainbow island and the paradise of geologists. The entire island is a salt dome with a volcano and erosion-made formations. In Hormuz, you can visit a manifold of geo-sites. Salt dome and cave, red and silver beaches, statue valley, the rainbow valley, and cave. This variety of colors in the soil of Hormuz is the main attraction for tourists to visit the island.

Both islands hold significant cultural and ecological value. They are habitats for various wildlife species and play a crucial role in the local fishing and tourism industries. The unique geological formations attract geologists, nature enthusiasts, and tourists from around the world.

The recognition of Qeshm Island as a UNESCO Global Geopark emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts to protect these natural wonders. Sustainable tourism practices are encouraged to preserve the ecological balance and ensure that future generations can also enjoy these sites.

The Geo-Park of Qeshm and Hormoz Island offers a remarkable blend of natural beauty, geological wonders, and cultural heritage. Visiting these islands provides an unforgettable experience, showcasing the splendor of nature and the intricate history of the Persian Gulf region.