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Kurdistan Iraq Tour
from Viktoria Lanina

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Private day trips & multi-day trips for solo travelers
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Private day trips & multi-day trips for group travelers
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City tours
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Airport pick up & drop off with 24-hour service
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Walking tours
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Accommodation and catering services
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Various transport options for your comfort
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English, Russian, Kurdish and Arabic language

How safe is Iraqi Kurdistan?

Iraq is not often found among the travels of many people. Most people consider it unsafe. It is important to note the difference between Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan. Northern Iraqi Kurdistan is actually safe and very interesting to visit. Being a semi-autonomous region, Iraqi Kurdistan is very different from the rest of Iraq. Kurdistan has its own government and its own army. Kurdistan occupies the ancient lands of Mesopotamia and is a classic place of the "Cradle of Civilization".

What is Iraqi Kurdistan?

Kurdistan is an autonomous entity within Iraq. Kurds have been living in this region for more than 2000 years.

Modern Kurdistan covers most of eastern Turkey, northern Iraq, northwestern Iran and smaller parts of northern Syria and Armenia. Kurdistan is growing economically every year and attracts thousands of travelers who want to see the beauty of Kurdistan.
Kurds are an Iranian-speaking people living in the territories of Turkey, Iran, Syria, Iraq, as well as partially in Transcaucasia. The Kurdish people speak two dialects — Kurmanji and Sorani.
The Kurds are one of the oldest peoples of the Middle East. Ancient Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyro-Babylonian, Hittite, Urartian sources began to report on the ancestors of the Kurds quite early. The Kurds are the largest people who do not have their own state. Kurdish autonomy exists only in Iraq (the Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq). Kurds are incredibly kind, tactful and decent people. They honor their traditions, culture and family values.
Who are the Kurds?
Entry conditions and visa requirements can be checked here

How to get to Iraqi Kurdistan?

There are two international airports in Kurdistan: Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. By land, you can enter either from Iran or Turkey.

Weather in Kurdistan

Spring — perfect weather: March — April
Summer — hot and dry: May — September
Autumn — pleasant weather: October — November
Winter — cool and a little snowy: December — February

Money in Kurdistan

The official currency is the Iraqi Dinar (IQD), the same currency that is used throughout the rest of Iraq. US dollars are accepted throughout the territory of Iraqi Kurdistan. It is possible to withdraw money from an ATM in Kurdistan either in US dollars or in IQD, as well as use currency exchange points.

Internet and mobile communications in Iraqi Kurdistan

There are no problems with communication in Kurdistan. Free Wi-Fi is usually offered to guests in restaurants and hotels. It is also possible to buy a local SIM card.
Tours
Erbil
  • Erbil citadel
  • Grand mosque
  • Bazaar
  • Parks and museums
  • Khanzad castle and others
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Dohuk
  • Lalish
  • Khanis
  • Jirwan
  • Alqosh
  • Amedi and others
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Sulaymaniyah
  • Red museum/ Amna Suraka
  • Slemani museum
  • Azadi park
  • Bazaar
  • Grand mosque and others
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Adventure seekers are now discovering the beauty of this region, as it deserves to be known worldwide. It is the OTHER IRAQ, the land of the Kurds and of many other people. Our people. It is inclusive, welcoming all kinds of people no matter where they’re from and what religion they have. This is the story travelers are after, the unique and genuine hospitality of the Kurds.
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Xenia Sedelnikova-Bunelik

Восторг, а не поездка! Пишу и перед глазами горы, запах специй, чай в армудах и улыбки людей! Природа необыкновенная! Очень дружелюбные и приветливые люди вокруг.. Простое неспешное движение жизни и отзывчивость местных манят вновь. спасибо вам, Виктория, за незабываемые впечатления!!!


Ленок Л
Необыкновенное место! Потрясающая природа! Виктории огромное спасибо за покорение новой страны👍👍👍😃
Anastasia Dzgoeva
Отличная поездка, все очень понравилось, спасибо Виктории за профессионализм, открыли для себя новую страну!
Andrey Ogloblin
Thank you so much for an amazing trip. it was unforgettable. everything is super. we will definitely repeat it !!
Елена Бобрышева
The unique author's journey to Iraqi Kurdistan was FANTASTIC, interesting and informative !!! Iraqi Kurdistan amazed me with endless mountains and canyons, the mountains are all different and beautiful! Friendly and smiling people, a real oriental bazaar, beautiful temples, monasteries !!! Gorgeous lake !!! Special thanks to Viktoria for organizing an amazing tour !!!
Артём Иванов

Previously, I was skeptical about this direction. This summer I decided to try it. It was cool

Юлия Гордеева

Iraq-Kurdistan! There was not even such a thought. And when Victoria showed the photo and invited me to Iraq, many thought she was crazy, but I thought cool, told my husband, I also want to go there, to Iraq, to ​​what he answered me, she was crazy, and did not attach any importance to it. And I was fascinated by the lake "DUKAN"! And now we are in a group on September 16, 2021, already on the plane, flying to Iraq! Many thanks to Victoria, she is a brave, strong and stubborn girl, she organized a classroom for a group in Iraq. Even in Iraq, delicious tea, lula kebab with lavash and baked vegetables, barbecue, chicken liver, eat your fingers. And figs, just honey 🍯. This is a fantastic place - Iraqi Kurdistan !!!! I advise everyone to go, this is an unforgettable trip! The mountains are simply amazing, they are different, words and photos cannot be conveyed, you must see it with your own eyes! And Lake Dokan - I will always have it in my heart! See you, Kurdistan !!!

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My name is Victoria Lanina. I'm from Russia, I have my own travel company. I travel a lot on my own and have traveled half the world. but I just love Kurdistan with its unique history, culture, traditions and values. Now I live in the Kurdistan city of Erbil, and I work as an organizer of tourist trips in the region. I saw a huge tourist potential in Kurdistan.

I invite you to one of the most exotic countries in the Middle East - Iraqi Kurdistan. it will be the best and most unforgettable journey of your life. it will be a complete immersion in the atmosphere of the east. I want to make your visit to Kurdistan fantastic, comfortable and, most importantly, safe. I want to introduce you to this amazing country.

Travel! We won't have another life for this!
– Viktoria Lanina
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