6-Day Mount Damavand Summit Trek From Tehran
Description
Engage yourself in an adventurous trek expedition to summit Damavand Mountain whose peak always seem to be enveloped in a halo of clouds. Pass through the beautiful Rineh city to reach the Bargah village, from where the trek trail of Mt. Damavand begins. Also, go for a city sightseeing excursion to see Tehran's attractions such as Sa'd' Abad Palace and the Holy Shrine of Imam Zadeh Saleh.
Highlights
- Summit the peak of Damavand Mountain
- Explore the highlights of Tehran city
- Visit the Sa’d Abad Palace, Milad Tower and Jamshidieh Park
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Tehran - Rineh expand_more
On your arrival in Tehran, our agents will welcome you at the Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA).
Be transferred to our office in Tehran for a short meeting.
After that, we will drive to Rineh village for about 3 hours, where we will have a homemade meal in a lovely local guest house. This will be followed by village visits in the afternoon and light treks in this area as our first acclimatization activity.
Have dinner and do an overnight stay at Rineh at a guest house.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Rineh
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Day 2- Damavand Base Camp Shelter expand_more
After breakfast, you will be driven to the base camp of the southern trekking route of Mount Damavand in 4WD vehicles (approx. 45 minutes ride).
Have your second acclimatization activity here, where you will trek up to almost 3800 m ( 2 hours).
Descend to the base camp for rest, dinner and overnight stay in tents or a room.
Accommodation: either tents or rooms in Damavand Base camp
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Day 3- Bargah Sevom/Camp 3 Shelter expand_more
After breakfast and handing over the luggage to the porters, we will leave the base camp at 8 am for a trek to Bargah Sevom or camp 3 shelter at4,200 m ( 4 hours).
After arriving at Camp 3 and having lunch, rest and proceed for a short acclimatization trek at 4,900 m. This is our last acclimatization plan before the actual summit. This trek will also help in better sleep in camp 3 for the next day's climb to Mount Damavand.
After descending to the camp, we will have dinner and overnight stay, either in tents or at a shelter.
Accommodation: either beds or tents in Camp 3
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Day 4- Camp 3 Shelter - Damavand Summit - Camp 3 Shelter expand_more
Today, we will leave early in the morning after breakfast at 5:00 am.
Begin the trek to the summit of Mt. Damavand (approx. 5-6 hours) and enjoy incredible landscapes along the way and also from the top (depending on the weather condition!). You can take a lot of photographs here.
Descend to the shelter or camp at noon (approx. 2-3 hours) for lunch with a delicious dessert (melon or watermelon). There will be plenty of time in the afternoon in the camp for relaxation after a long trek.
Accommodation: Either beds or tents in Camp 3
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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Day 5- Camp 3 Shelter - Tehran expand_more
Today, we will descend to the base camp at 9:00 am (approx. 2 hours).
Drive to the guest house, where you can pick up your swimming costumes for a short hot spring bath. After such strenuous trekking, it would be delightful.
Enjoy lamb kebab in a cosy local restaurant and get ready to head back to Tehran.
In the afternoon, we can also do short sightseeing in Tehran city.
Accommodation: Hotel (3 stars) in Tehran
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
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Day 6- Tehran Departure expand_more
Explore some of Tehran’s most spectacular sights at Tajrish Bazaar, the Holy Shrine of Imam Zadeh Saleh for eye-catching Islamic architecture, the Sa’d Abad Palace (House of the Royal Family), the Jamshidieh park and also the Milad Tower (the highest tower in Iran) for perfect city views in the evening.
In between, you will have lunch at a traditional restaurant.
Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to the airport for departure.
Note: The itinerary of the last day is flexible in detail. This is our suggestion, and it can be changed according to your preferences and wishes.
Meals included: Breakfast
What's Included
- Tehran to Tehran by private Air-conditioned cars
All accommodations (1-nights at the guest house, 1-night in the Base Camp, 2-night at camp 3)
Transfer to Base Camp and back by 4WD cars
Full board (All meals are included)
Damavand Permit fees
Entrance fees to the mineral hot spring pool
An expert mountain guide
All transfers
All accommodations (1-nights at the hotel in Tehran)
Breakfast included
Entrance fees for the monuments
An expert Iranian tour guide
What to bring
Baselayers
Wind stoppers (polar jacket)
Warm trekking pants
Light down jacket
Gore-tex jacket (waterproof)
Warm hat
Trekking boots (waterproof)
Sleeping bag with a comfort level of +10 to +5
Warm gloves
Sunglasses
Suncreams
Headlights
Sticks, poles
Mattress
Note: If you do not have one or any of this equipment, you can rent from us.
Know before you go
- Valid from June to October
- Age Requirement: +16
- Group Size: Min 2 - Max 10
- Physical Rating: 4 out of 5
- Join in: IKA (Tehran) - End in IKA (Tehran)
- Max altitude: 5671 m
- Accommodations
- 2 nights at the hotel (twin/double)
- 2 nights at the guesthouse
- 1-night bed/tent at camp 3
- Meals
- 5 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
- 4 Dinners
- Transportation
- Private car from Tehran to Tehran
- 4WD car to base camp and back
Meeting Point
Imam Khomeini Terminal, Tehran Province, Iran
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 10 | EUR 699 Per Person |
This is a private tour |