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7-Day Climb To Mount Damavand
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Climbing, Camping

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a 7-day adventure to Mount Damavand. Acclimate at the cosy "Hut Polur," then ascend through stunning landscapes to "New Hut" at Camp 3. Summit the majestic peak at sunrise, relishing the triumph. Conclude with a descent, returning to Tehran, enriched by the ascent.

Highlights
  • Begin with acclimatization at a comfortable "Hut Polur" hostel
  • Ascend to Camp 3, "New Hut," amid breathtaking mountain scenery
  • Prepare for the summit, conquering Damavand's peak at sunrise
  • Descent and return to Tehran, concluding the rewarding mountain expedition
  • Day 1: Arrival expand_more

    Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.

  • Day 2: Tehran to Camp 1 to the “Polur hut” expand_more

    This climb to Damavand begins with a day transfer from the hotel in Tehran to Camp 1, to the “Polur hut”, at an altitude of 2270 m. The rest of the day, we will acclimatize (without strong physical exertion or climbing), prepare for the next day and check equipment. “Hut Polur” is part of a large mountain sports resort and is a comfortable hostel with bunk beds, a kitchen, hot water and a shower.

  • Day 3: Camp 2, “Basic hut” expand_more

    The day begins by moving by car to Camp 2, “Basic hut” (at an altitude of 3040 m), followed by a 4-6 hour ascent at a slow step to a height of 4250 m, to Camp 3, “New Hut” (Bargakh Sev). Overnight in a cosy hostel Camp 3.

  • Day 4: Damavand expand_more

    This day of our tour to climb Damavand is devoted to acclimatization ascents to neighbouring heights and preparations for the conquest of the summit the next day. Overnight in the “New hut” Camp 3.

  • Day 5: Reach the Peak expand_more

    An early start – at 5 am – and reaching the peak after about 5-7 hours. Return to Camp 3 late in the evening. Overnight at the New Hut Camp 3.

  • Day 6: Camp 2 expand_more

    Reserve, descend to Camp 2 after an early breakfast and return to Camp 1 in the region of 13 or 14 hours by car. Return transfer to a hotel in Tehran—the end of our climb to Damavand.

  • Day 7: Departure expand_more
    • Depart for the next destination.
What's Included
  • Services of professional mountain guides (additional guides on the summit day)
  • All transfers are mentioned in the itinerary
  • All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary – hotels and lodges
  • Permits for climbing and National Park fees
  • Meals all through the climbing (prepared by a cook), but only breakfasts when in cities
  • Sightseeing tours are mentioned in the itinerary
  • All group equipment
What's Excluded
  • International and local flights.
  • Personal gear.
  • Medical insurance for mountain climbing.
  • Lunches and dinners in cities.
  • Expenses incurred by any changes to the mentioned itinerary.
  • Services of rescuing and evacuation.
  • Tips.
  • Drinks.
  • Any costs associated with program changes

What to bring

Documents:

  • Passport
  • Airplane tickets
  • Medical insurance

Personal equipment:

  • Backpack. 30-50l.
  • Sleeping bag, comfort temperature from -10C and below.
  • Sleeping mattress.
  • Trekking poles.
  • Crampons.
  • Ice ax.

Clothes and shoes:

  • Trekking boots with the ability to attach crampons.
  • Sneakers.
  • Waterproof layer – Jacket + pants. The industry offers a range of products from simple membranes 5000/5000 to products from Gore-Tex.
  • Fleece pants and jacket.
  • Thermo underwear top + bottom.
  • Down jacket.
  • Thick gloves.
  • Thin gloves.
  • Bandana (in addition to sun protection in the valley, it can be used to warm your throat or face in the cold)
  • Warm hat.
  • Warm trekking socks for climbing day

Flashlight diode on the head:

  • Sunglasses
  • Ski goggles
  • Thermos – 1l. Better without a button in the lid.
  • Windproof mask on the lower part of the face (with some degree of success, you can replace it with a scarf)
  • Gators
  • Sunblock and lip balm
  • Chemical heating pads (not necessary, but can be very useful)
  • Personal fmedical kit
  • Knee supports
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 20 USD 1900 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 1900 / person