1-Day Alamut Castle Hike from Qazvin with Ovan Lake Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike up Alamut Mountain to reach the ruined Alamut Castle
• 02 Visit the Castle of the Assassins in the Alamut region of Qazvin
• 03 Stop at Ovan Lake in the scenic Alamut area
• 04 Pass through Gazorkhan village, known for its beautiful cherry orchards

Visit Alamut Castle, the ruined mountain fortress also known as the Castle of the Assassins, in the Alamut region of Qazvin in Iran's South Caspian area near Masoudabad. Hike up Alamut Mountain to reach this majestic castle, perched on the mountain peak, and enjoy a full-day journey through one of the region's most striking historic landscapes.

Visit Ovan Lake in Alamut.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Qazvin

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hike to Alamut Castle via Ovan Lake and Gazorkhan

• Pick up in the morning from your hotel in Qazvin.

• Visit Ovan Lake in Alamut.

• Take a short break and continue to Gazorkhan village, known for its beautiful cherry orchards.

• Hike up the mountain and visit Alamut Castle.

• Have lunch and return to Qazvin.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfers

• Iranian tour guide

• Lunch

• Insurance

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees

• Tips

• Meals

• Accommodation

Know before you go

• Drop-off is available at your preferred location in Qazvin.

• It is possible to arrange one-night accommodation in the village near the castle, but the price will change.

• The tour can also start in Tehran, and it is recommended to take this trip over two days and one night.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Qazvin, Qazvin Province, Iran

Tour start

Qazvin Province, Evan, Ovan Rd, Iran

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.