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The journey
Engage in an adventurous trekking expedition to summit Alam-Kuh and Damavand, two famous peaks often enveloped in a halo of clouds. Travel through the beautiful mountain village of Rineh to reach the southern route of Mt. Damavand, while also experiencing the Caspian Sea coast and dramatic alpine landscapes. Balance the mountain adventure with cultural visits in Tehran, Kashan, and Isfahan, where you will see landmarks such as Sa'd Abad Palace, Borujerdi House, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Jameh Mosque, and Chehel Sotoun Palace.
Engage in an adventurous trekking expedition to summit Alam-Kuh and Damavand, two famous peaks often enveloped in a halo of clouds.
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Connect with your tour guide at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) and transfer to the hotel.
Then enjoy a short sightseeing tour in the city.
Overnight in Tehran at a hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel (3 stars) in Tehran
Meals included: Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to "Kelardasht" (approx. 4-5 hours) via "Chaloos" Road, one of the most eye-catching roads in the north of Iran.
Have lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to "Roodbarak" Village.
Transfer by 4WD vehicle to the Federation Mountain Camp in "Vandarbon" Village at 2200 m. The camp is equipped with rooms, beds, showers, and a restaurant.
Have dinner and stay overnight in Vandarbon at the camp.
Accommodation: Mountain camp in Vandarbon
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Have breakfast at the camp early at 6:00 am.
Then transfer to Tang-e Galu at 2800 m by 4WD vehicle at around 7:00 am for about 45 minutes.
Start trekking to the southern base camp of Alamkuh, named Hesarchal, at 3750 m (approx. 2 hours).
Set up the tents beside a narrow river on green land, described as a replica of paradise on earth.
After lunch and some rest at the base camp, take a short acclimatization trek to the summit of Mount "Lashgarak" (4250 m), which takes approximately 2 hours. Enjoy the beautiful landscape, including the 4000 m peaks around Alamkuh and some seasonal lakes.
Descend back to the base camp and have dinner.
Overnight at the base camp in tents.
Accommodation: Tents in Basecamp
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
After an early breakfast at 5:00 am, start trekking to the summit of Mount Alamkuh at around 6:00 am (approximately 4-5 hours).
Upon reaching the summit, see the "Alamchal" Glacier and the beautiful peaks located on the north face.
On the way back, trek to the summit of Mount "Marjikosh" (4550 m) as an easy extra summit. Descending to the base camp from this summit is much easier compared with the regular route.
Have watery soup, melons or watermelons, and some tea or coffee.
Overnight at the base camp in tents.
Accommodation: Tents in Basecamp
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
After breakfast, leave the base camp and head downstream at 9:00 am.
Return to Roodbarak Village, have lunch at a local restaurant, and drive to the coastal city of "MahmoudAbad" beside the Caspian Sea beach at 14:00 (approx. 3 hours).
Enjoy some fun time and dinner at the beach.
Overnight in MahmoudAbad at a hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel (3 stars) in MahmoudAbad
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, at 9:00 am drive to the local traditional bazaar, full of handicrafts, sweets, pickles, spices, tea, rice, fish, and more.
Then proceed to "Rineh" mountain village next to Mt. Damavand via "Haraz" Road (approx. 3-4 hours).
Have a homemade lunch in a local guesthouse equipped with sleeping rooms, a hall, showers, a kitchen, and a cosy yard.
In the afternoon, visit the village and enjoy some free time before dinner.
Overnight in Rineh at the guesthouse.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Rineh
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Today, leave the guesthouse at 7:00 am and drive by 4WD car for about 45 minutes to the southern route base camp of Mt. Damavand, named "Goosfandsara" (meaning the sheep pasture), or the mosque, at 3100 m.
Hand the luggage to the porters and trek to the shelter at 4200 m named "Bargah-e Sevom" (approx. 4 hours).
Have lunch in the shelter, rest for a while, and then go for a short acclimatization trek up to 4900 m.
Descend to the shelter for dinner.
Overnight stay in the shelter.
Accommodation: Beds / tents in camp 3
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
After breakfast at 5:00 am, start trekking to the summit (approx. 5-6 hours) and enjoy the incredible landscape from the top.
After taking many photographs, descend to the shelter at 12:00 pm (approx. 2-3 hours).
Have a delicious lunch with some melon or watermelon, then descend to the base camp at 5:00 pm (approx. 2 hours).
Drive to the guesthouse and pick up your swimming costumes to enjoy an hour in the hot spring.
Then taste lamb kebab in a cosy local restaurant and head back to the guesthouse for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Rineh
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
This is a reserve day for the summit in case of any problem, such as bad weather conditions, and also in case you cannot descend back to the village after the summit.
Then drive to Tehran, where you will enjoy some free time.
Overnight in Tehran at a hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel (3 stars) in Tehran
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
After breakfast, leave the hotel and drive to the northern part of the city at 9:00 am.
Visit "Sa'dAbad Palace" (the royal family heritage), the holy shrine of "Imamzadeh Saleh", and "Tajrish Bazaar".
Have lunch in a cosy restaurant next to the river in the "Darakeh" neighbourhood.
Proceed to "Milad Tower", the highest tower in Iran, for a 360-degree view of the city, along with a short visit to the historical buildings of the city.
Next, see "Azadi Tower", the symbol of the city, and have dinner.
Overnight in Tehran at a hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel (3 stars) in Tehran
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Kashan for about 3 hours.
Visit Fin Garden and the traditional hammam inside it.
Explore great historical houses in Kashan, such as Borujerdi House, Tabatabaei House, and Ameri House, which are among the best examples of Islamic architecture in the city.
Have lunch at a restaurant, visit Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse and Agha Bozorg Mosque, then go to the oldest ziggurat in the world, dating back 7000 years, at Sialk Hills, and have dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight in Kashan at a hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel (3 stars) in Kashan
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, leave Kashan and head to Isfahan.
Start a full-day city tour of Isfahan's most fascinating sites, including Imam Square (UNESCO heritage), Ali Qapu Palace, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Chehel Sotoun Palace (UNESCO heritage), Jameh Mosque, and the lovely Bazaar of Isfahan, full of handicrafts.
Overnight in Isfahan at a hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel (3 stars) in Isfahan
Meals included: Breakfast
Today, continue visiting the rest of the eye-catching sites of the city, including Monar Jomban (the shaking minarets), the Zayanderud River bridges such as Si-o-Se-Pol and Khaju Bridges, the Armenian Vank Cathedral Museum, and the Jolfa area.
Have a delicious meal in a local restaurant.
Enjoy free time in the afternoon on your own.
Overnight in Isfahan at a hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel (3 stars) in Isfahan
Meals included: Breakfast
Today, have a short time to say goodbye to Isfahan before your flight to Tehran and departure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Where this trip takes you
Mount Alamkuh, Alamchal Glacier, Mount Damavand, Caspian Sea coast
The route
The fine print
Transfers from Tehran to Tehran by private air-conditioned cars
All accommodations (1 night at the Federation mountain camp, 2 nights in tents, 1 night at the shelter, 2 nights in a guesthouse)
Transfers to the basecamps (Alamkuh and Damavand) and back by 4WD cars
Full board (all meals are included)
All permit fees (Alamkuh and Damavand)
Entrance fees to the mineral hot spring pool
An expert mountain guide
All transfers by private air-conditioned cars
Domestic flight from Isfahan to Tehran
All accommodations at hotels (1 night in Mahmoudabad, 2 nights in Tehran, 2 nights in Kashan, 2 nights in Isfahan)
Breakfast included
Entrance fees for the monuments
An expert tour guide
Travel insurance
Base layers
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
Sunscreen
Headlights
Sticks, poles
Mattress
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
Seven nights at the hotel (twin/double)
Four nights at the mountain camp
Two nights at the guesthouse
13 breakfasts
8 lunches
9 dinners
The private car from/to the mentioned destinations
4WD car to the basecamps and back
Flight from Isfahan to Tehran
Logistics
Your 14 days finish where they began, in استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran.
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