Central Desert Safari Adventure
Central desert · Garmeh · Mesr
4x4 routes, salt lakes and remote caravanserais in the heart of Iran.
3 days Plan this trip
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Is Iran safe for tourists right now?
As of 25 September 2026, the US, UK, Canadian and Australian governments advise against travel to Iran. Conditions and advice can change quickly. Read the latest guidance for your passport before making plans; a guide or local support cannot remove these risks.
We review each trip case by case
Conditions change, so we review each request individually before we confirm it. We weigh your nationality, the exact route, the season and current local conditions. If a trip is not practical or responsible at that time, we say so before you pay.
We work with official advice
We do not override your government travel advice, and we never ask you to ignore it. We read the same official guidance you do, then give you an honest view of what it means for your route and your passport.
Local support lowers the unknowns
Guided travel, clear planning and a local team reduce uncertainty. SURFIRAN is licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of ITOA, operating from Tehran since 2010. Your guide and our team stay reachable by phone and WhatsApp throughout.
Check the latest official advice: US State Department, UK FCDO, Global Affairs Canada and Australia's Smartraveller. If you have questions about a future trip, contact us. No departure, route, visa or price is confirmed until it has been reviewed for your circumstances.
A guide to private tours in Iran
Private Iran tour packages for every kind of traveller
SURFIRAN is a licensed, Tehran-based Iranian tour operator that has run Iran tours since 2010, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 145+ TripAdvisor reviews. Our private Iran tours give you an exclusive licensed guide, a dedicated private driver, and an itinerary built entirely around your dates, pace and interests. Use the guide below to understand what private Iran tours include and find the right option for your journey.
What is a private Iran tour?
A private Iran tour is exclusively yours — your own guide, your own vehicle, your own dates, and your own route. Nothing is shared with other travellers. The pace is yours to set, stops can be added or removed at any point, and the focus — whether culture, history, food, desert or nature — is shaped entirely by you. Start planning your private Iran tour.
Tailor-made Iran tours
All private tours at SURFIRAN are tailor-made. We begin from a destination or theme you are interested in, prepare a draft route, then refine every detail around your preferences. Hotels, pace, guide language and daily activities are all adjustable. A traveller on our Ancient Persia tour described it as nearly tailor-made and praised the planning and guides in a TripAdvisor review. Plan a tailor-made Iran tour.
Private cultural tours in Iran
Iran's cultural heritage spans Persepolis, Isfahan's royal squares, the Zoroastrian towers of Yazd and the bazaars of Tabriz. A private cultural tour gives you the depth and pace a group departure cannot: a guide who adjusts the narrative to your knowledge level and a schedule that lingers where you want. Explore Iran cultural tours.
Private tours for families and older travellers
Private Iran tours are well suited to families with children and to older travellers. The itinerary adapts day by day: slower mornings, shorter driving distances, accessible hotels, and guide explanations calibrated to every age. We design around your group, not the other way around. Browse all Iran tour options.
What is included in a private Iran tour?
A SURFIRAN private tour is planned around your route, with a licensed English-speaking guide, a private professional driver and accommodation as agreed. Entrance fees and other inclusions depend on the itinerary; your quote lists them alongside exclusions such as international flights, visa fees, travel insurance and most meals. Request a detailed private tour quote.
How private Iran tour pricing works
Private Iran tour prices are higher than small-group departures because the guide, vehicle and planning are yours alone, with no cost-sharing. Price depends on trip length, hotel level, group size, season and guide language. We provide a transparent, fixed quote once the route is set, with no hidden charges. Compare all Iran tours.
Related travel options: Iran tours, tailor-made Iran tours, Iran luxury tours and Iran cultural tours. For entry steps, read our Iran tourist visa guidance. SURFIRAN is a licensed Iranian operator based in Tehran, with English-speaking guides and 24/7 ground support. Start planning your private Iran tour and we confirm the route, price and feasibility before you pay.
Private & tailor-made
Private & tailor-made Iran tours
Travel privately on your own dates with your own guide and driver. For a first visit, our classic route connects Shiraz, Persepolis, Yazd, Isfahan, Kashan and Tehran; share your dates and available days to discuss adapting it for your party. Start from a journey below, then shape every day around your interests, pace and budget.
Personalize your itinerary
Talk to a real Iran travel specialist
Tell us your dates, interests and budget. The more you share, the better we can shape it. No call centre and no pressure, just a thoughtful plan from someone who knows Iran first-hand.
Tehran-based trip specialists
A real person, Marzieh, Sayeh or Faezeh, reads every message and replies with an honest plan and a clear quote, usually within one working day.
Iran travel tours · FAQ
Your questions, answered
Yes. Private tours are built entirely around your preferences. You choose the cities, the pace, the length, and the focus — culture, food, history, desert or nature. We prepare a draft itinerary, you refine it, and we confirm every detail before you pay.
Yes. Every SURFIRAN private tour includes a licensed English-speaking guide and a professional private driver throughout the trip. You travel in your own vehicle and are not joined by other groups at any stage.
Yes. We work with a range of hotels in Iran, from traditional courtyard guesthouses to the finest available properties. When you request a quote, tell us your preferred style and budget and we match accommodation to your expectations.
Yes. Private tours are particularly well suited to families and older travellers because the pace is entirely your own. We adapt the daily distance, site visits and hotel choices to your group, and your guide can slow down, skip, or extend any section at your request.
We recommend planning at least four to six weeks ahead to allow time for itinerary discussions, visa authorisation and hotel booking. High-demand periods such as spring and autumn, and trips above 14 days, benefit from three to four months' notice for the best availability.
Yes. We assist with the visa authorisation process, explain every step, and arrange private airport transfers at both ends of your trip. Our local team meets you on arrival so your journey starts smoothly from the moment you land.
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Start with a free, no-obligation plan. Tell us what you're dreaming of and our specialists will design a trip, and a clear quote, around you.