#ERBIL TO SULAYMANIYAH TAXI FULL#
Read: Solo female travel in Kurdistan Map of the 2-week itinerary in KurdistanĬlick on the image to see the full interactive map Iraqi Kurdistan itinerary Day 1, 2 – ErbilĮrbil is the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan and it will be the capital of the whole Kurdistan, including land currently in Turkey, Syria, and Iran, if Kurdistan ever becomes an independent state. That’s what I did.Īnyways, let’s assume you start your journey from Erbil. If you are crossing into Iraq from Iran, Sulaymaniyah may also be your first destination. Nevertheless, it is just a couple of hours from Erbil, so it won’t be a big deal if you fly to the capital instead. The city has an international airport, so if you find any cheaper flight, perhaps you should fly in there. However, from an efficiency point of view, it would be better to start in Sulaymaniyah. Most likely, your Kurdistan itinerary will start in Erbil. If you want to read my personal experience, check: Tales of backpacking in Iraqi Kurdistan: What it is like Rawandiz Canyon, near Soran What to visit in Iraq Kurdistan – 2-week itinerary However, if you are not sure about traveling independently, many people travel around with a local guide. You should know that there is very little tourist infrastructure and, whether we like or not, it is a military country, with endless checkpoints and occasional random restrictions on foreigners.ĭuring my trip, I was once arrested by the Peshmergas, I was forced to camp on the outskirts of a town because I couldn’t find a hotel and, on many occasions, I had to hitchhike because there was no public transportation and taxis there were very expensive. On the other hand, despite being safe, Kurdistan may not be a country for everybody. If you want to know more, read: Is it safe to travel to Iraq? Kurdistan is a volatile region, nobody can deny that but, it has been safe for the last few years.
I was also a little bit afraid the first time I went there, back in 2016 but, during my second visit in 2018, having more knowledge about the region, I was not worried at all and truth is that I was more afraid of getting robbed or assaulted when I went to Mexico in January 2018 than hitchhiking and camping in random places around Kurdistan. There is no single week when my email inbox does not get swamped with, at least, a couple of emails from great travelers who wish to go to Kurdistan, yet, aren’t entirely sure about their safety, meaning that they are a little bit afraid. Get 5% discount if purchasing via this link. IATI Insurance is one of the very few that covers travel in Iraqi Kurdistan (+ COVID-19)
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don’t forget to read my Useful tips for traveling to Iraq Kurdistan In this Iraqi Kurdistan itinerary you will find: This article shows you all the places to visit in Iraqi Kurdistan, which I have split into a 2-week itinerary.įor all the practical information, including visas, money, etc. What can I say about Kurdistan that I haven’t already said?ĭespite being such a tiny, unknown region located in the heart of the Middle East and belonging to an Arab country named Iraq – which has been in the most absolute chaos and war for the last couple of decades – Iraqi Kurdistan is a land with incredible touristic potential and plenty of amazing sites:įrom dramatic and mind-blowing mountain scenery to historical villages, archaeological sites and just crazy adventures.Īfter scrolling down to the end of the article, I am sure that you will be more than surprised, if not excited to make a trip to this remote and off-beat region which has remained extremely safe for the last few years. Join our upcoming EXPEDITIONS from November 22nd-28th Want to travel with Against the Compass to Kurdistan?
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