Iran · Trekking

6-Day Mount Damavand Summit Trek from Tehran with Tehran Sightseeing

6 Days Round trip from Tehran Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Summit the peak of Mount Damavand
  • 02 Explore the highlights of Tehran city
  • 03 Visit Sa'd Abad Palace, Milad Tower, and Jamshidieh Park
  • 04 Relax in a mineral hot spring after the trek

Join an adventurous trekking expedition to summit Mount Damavand, whose peak often seems to be enveloped in a halo of clouds. Travel through the beautiful town of Rineh and continue toward Bargah village, where the trekking trail to Mt. Damavand begins. Along the way, acclimatize on the mountain, relax in a mineral hot spring after your descent, and round off the journey with sightseeing in Tehran, including Sa'd Abad Palace, the Holy Shrine of Imam Zadeh Saleh, Jamshidieh Park, and Milad Tower.

Join an adventurous trekking expedition to summit Mount Damavand, whose peak often seems to be enveloped in a halo of clouds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tehran, Mount Damavand
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tehran and Transfer to Rineh

  • On your arrival in Tehran, our agents will welcome you at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA).

  • You will then 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 enjoy a homemade meal in a lovely local guest house. This will be followed by village visits in the afternoon and light treks in the area as your first acclimatization activity.

  • Have dinner and stay overnight at a guest house in Rineh.

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Rineh

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

2
Day 02

Drive to Damavand Base Camp and Acclimatization Trek

  • After breakfast, you will be driven to the base camp of the southern trekking route of Mount Damavand in 4WD vehicles, with an approximate ride time of 45 minutes.

  • Have your second acclimatization activity here, trekking up to almost 3,800 m in about 2 hours.

  • Descend to the base camp for rest, dinner, and an overnight stay in tents or a room.

Accommodation: Either tents or rooms in Damavand Base Camp

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

3
Day 03

Trek to Bargah Sevom and Final Acclimatization

  • After breakfast and handing over the luggage to the porters, we will leave the base camp at 8:00 am for a trek to Bargah Sevom, or Camp 3 shelter, at 4,200 m. The trek takes about 4 hours.

  • After arriving at Camp 3 and having lunch, rest before heading out for a short acclimatization trek to 4,900 m. This is our last acclimatization plan before the actual summit and will also help you sleep better at Camp 3 before the next day's climb to Mount Damavand.

  • After descending to the camp, we will have dinner and stay overnight, either in tents or at a shelter.

Accommodation: Either beds or tents in Camp 3

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

4
Day 04

Summit Mount Damavand and Return to Camp 3

  • Today, we will leave early in the morning after breakfast at 5:00 am.

  • Begin the trek to the summit of Mt. Damavand, which takes approximately 5-6 hours, and enjoy incredible landscapes along the way and from the top, depending on the weather conditions. You can take plenty of photographs here.

  • Descend to the shelter or camp at noon in approximately 2-3 hours for lunch with a delicious dessert of melon or watermelon. There will be plenty of time in the afternoon at the camp for relaxation after a long trek.

Accommodation: Either beds or tents in Camp 3

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

5
Day 05

Descend from Camp 3 and Return to Tehran

  • Today, we will descend to the base camp at 9:00 am, which takes approximately 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 will 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 some short sightseeing in Tehran city.

Accommodation: Hotel (3 stars) in Tehran

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch

6
Day 06

Tehran Sightseeing and Departure

  • Explore some of Tehran's most spectacular sights, including Tajrish Bazaar, the Holy Shrine of Imam Zadeh Saleh for its eye-catching Islamic architecture, Sa'd Abad Palace, once home to the royal family, Jamshidieh Park, and 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

Rineh village, Bargah Sevom, Mount Damavand summit, Milad Tower

Where this trip takes you

Rineh village, Bargah Sevom, Mount Damavand summit, Milad Tower

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tehran 2 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned car transport from Tehran to Tehran
  • All accommodations (1 night at the guest house, 1 night at the base camp, 2 nights at Camp 3)
  • Transfer to the base camp and back by 4WD vehicles
  • Full board (all meals are included)
  • Damavand permit fees
  • Entrance fees to the mineral hot spring pool
  • An expert mountain guide
  • All transfers
  • 1 night 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
  • If you do not have any of this equipment, you can rent it from us.

Know before you go

  • Valid from June to October
  • Age requirement: 16+
  • Group size: minimum 2, maximum 10
  • Physical rating: 4 out of 5
  • Join in: IKA (Tehran) - End in IKA (Tehran)
  • Maximum altitude: 5671 m
  • Accommodations
    • 2 nights at the hotel (twin/double)
    • 2 nights at the guesthouse
    • 1 night in a bed or 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

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Imam Khomeini Terminal, Tehran Province, Iran
Tour start
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Tehran.

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