Kish Island walking route: Cable Car to Kariz Underground
This route on Kish Island, Iran, takes about 12 minutes and links the Kish Cable Car with the Kariz Underground City. It offers a short island itinerary from the cable car's aerial views to the ancient underground water system.
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- Places
- Start
- Kariz Underground City
- End
- Kish Island Cable Car
- Stops
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- Video author
- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Kariz Underground City — Underground city with an ancient aqueduct, number two on the list.
- Micah Mall cafe — Cafe in the mall where coffee can be grabbed, number nine on the list.
- Ocean Water Park — Iran's first outdoor themed water park, number 15 on the list.
- Kish Island Cable Car — Cable car ride over the island, number one on the list.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- The Kish cable car (Teleferik) gives panoramic views over the sea, beaches and city; it is a smooth, family-friendly ride and especially beautiful around golden hour. You can board from Micah Mall.
- Transport
- Electric scooters can be rented for the day for about 15 million rials, roughly $20 at the time of the video's exchange rate. The coastal road wraps around the island.
- Transport
- Electric scooters are very quiet, so be extra careful when crossing paths; pedestrians may not hear you coming.
- Where to stay
- Terranch Hotel offers luxury over-the-water villas with glass floors, private decks and golf carts to get around; you can also visit its sunset cafe even if you are not staying there.
- Timing
- Visit Kariz Underground City during hot months (June-August), as its cooler underground temperature offers natural relief from heat.
- Timing
- Golden hour is the best time for the cable car ride and for sunset at the Toranch Hotel cafe.
- Food
- Micah Mall's modern cafe is a popular meeting spot on the island offering matcha, cold brew, Wi-Fi and comfortable seating, open during the day and evenings.
- Food
- Marina Vibes restaurant serves seafood, burgers and international dishes right on the water with marina views; it has a club-like atmosphere without alcohol.
- Food
- The American School Bus Cafe, a quirky cafe built into a retro school bus, offers snacks, smoothies and music and is popular with locals and travelers.
- Tip
- Ocean Water Park is Iran's first outdoor themed water park, with slides, a lazy river and options for thrill-seekers and relaxers alike.
- Tip
- Kish is more relaxed than the rest of Iran in terms of dress code and rules, and many visitors find it feels quite different from the mainland; the video notes Americans reportedly do not need visas here.
- Tip
- Beginner-friendly scuba diving is available, with most dive centers offering full packages including equipment and instruction.
Video on this route
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