Hormoz Bazaar is a vibrant outdoor marketplace located in the heart of the island. From arts and crafts to traditional Persian souvenirs, this place offers an exciting shopping experience for visitors. Be sure to bargain with the friendly vendors.
Chahkooh Canyon offers one of the most unique landscapes in Hormoz. The magnificent walls of colorful rocks create a stunning backdrop for hiking and rock climbing. Take your time to explore the canyon and its various rock formations.
Stars Valley, also known as Gandom-e Beryan, is a natural wonder in Hormoz. The bizarre shaped rocks and the dazzling pink color of the hills offer an adventure for photographers, hikers and those who want to experience the ultimate adventure.
Rainbow Valley is a stunning geological formation renowned for its multicolored hills. This location is known for hiking and photography, and as you climb up, the colors change in front of you that is an absolute feast for the eyes.
Exploring Hormoz will require daily car or motorbike rental, which costs around $20-30 per day. There are also taxis available but negotiating with them is recommended. The island of Hormoz can easily be explored in 4 days; it's small and distances between locations are relatively short.
If you have more time, you can visit the salt caves and the Portuguese castle, both places are worth visiting. For those with less time, prioritize the Rainbow Valley and Chahkooh Canyon as they are the most beautiful sites to visit.
The nearest airport to Hormoz is Hormozgan International Airport (HOR), which is located in Bandar Abbas, a city that connects the Iranian mainland to Hormoz Island. It's about 70 miles away from Hormoz Island, and you can get a taxi from the airport to the Hormoz ferry port.