Have you ever picked a strawberry still warm from the morning sun? Imagine walking through the green hills of Kurdistan in spring, guided by a smiling local farmer who shows you the best berries hidden under the leaves. This isn’t just a fun thing to do—it’s one of the hidden gems of Iran, where travel becomes a real connection with people and place.
Every year, as the hills bloom and the air turn sweet, local communities in Kurdistan open their arms—and their fields—to visitors who want to taste, pick, and celebrate one of the freshest gifts of Iranian nature: the strawberry.
This isn’t your average nature walk. This is travel with locals, a deep cultural immersion into a way of life that follows the rhythm of the land. You’ll walk through sun-drenched fields, fill your baskets with juicy strawberries, and share a laugh or two with local women who have been harvesting here for generations. It’s a simple joy that feels anything but ordinary.
And if you’re lucky enough to be here during the Strawberry Festival, the whole village becomes a celebration. There’s music, dancing, local food, and of course—strawberries in every form: fresh, jammed, dried, juiced, or baked into homemade sweets that taste like childhood memories.
This kind of eco-friendly tourism is not about rushing from place to place. It’s about slowing down and letting the land speak to you. It’s about sustainable and green travel that respects the earth and uplifts local communities. You’re not just a tourist—you’re part of something real. You live like a citizen, even just for a day.
When you join one of our Iran walking tours with a local guide, you don’t just see the land—you feel it. You smell the wild herbs growing by the path, you hear Kurdish songs drifting through the air, and you taste strawberries so fresh, they make you smile without even realizing.
So, if you’re looking for something different—something true—come to Kurdistan in the spring. Pick strawberries. Laugh with locals. Celebrate nature. And take home not just photos, but memories that taste like sunshine.
