Iran · Trekking

7-Day Mount Damavand Trek from Tehran with Tochal Acclimatization

7 Days Round trip from استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran Hard pace
Mount Damavand Trek
Snow Clad Mountains
Mount Damavand

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek to the summit of Mount Damavand
  • 02 Witness picturesque mountain landscapes
  • 03 Explore the highlights of Tehran
  • 04 Visit Tajrish Bazaar and Imamzade Saleh Mosque

Engage in an adventurous trekking expedition to summit Mount Damavand, whose peak always seems to be enveloped in a halo of clouds. Pass through the beautiful city of Reyneh to reach the trailhead area for Mt. Damavand, and prepare for the climb with acclimatization hikes around Tehran. The tour also includes sightseeing in Tehran, including the famous Tajrish Bazaar and Imamzade Saleh Mosque.

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

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tehran, Mount Damavand
Languages Arabic, Azerbaijani, English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Persian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tehran

  • Arrive in Tehran, meet your tour guide, and transfer directly to the hotel.
2
Day 02

Tajrish Tour and Hike to Shirpala Shelter

  • Go on a half-day tour around the Tajrish area with your Iran tour guide to see the famous Tajrish Bazaar and Imamzade Saleh Mosque.

  • Begin your ascent to Shirpala Shelter at an altitude of 2750 m, which takes about 3 hours of hiking.

Spend the night in the shelter.

3
Day 03

Tochal Peak Ascent and Transfer to Reyneh

  • Early in the morning, head towards Tochal Peak (3960 m), which takes about 5 hours to reach.

  • Then continue by Tele-e-cabin down the mountain.

  • Transfer from Velenjak to Reyneh (a 3-hour drive) to spend the night in a local house.

4
Day 04

Transfer to Goosfand-Sara and Hike to the Third Shelter

  • Early in the morning, transfer to Goosfand-Sara (3000 m).

  • Hike for 4 to 5 hours to reach the third shelter, located at an altitude of 4150 m.

Spend the night in the shelter.

5
Day 05

Summit Mount Damavand

  • Start the final ascent towards Damavand Peak (5610 m). It takes about 6 hours to reach the peak and 4 hours to return to the shelter.

6
Day 06

Descend to Reyneh and Return to Tehran

  • Descend to Goosfand-Sara and then return to Reyneh.

  • Drive back to Tehran to rest.

7
Day 07

Departure from Tehran

  • Transfer to Imam Khomeini Airport to end this beautiful, challenging journey.

Tochal Peak, Shirpala Shelter, Mount Damavand, Tajrish Bazaar

Where this trip takes you

Tochal Peak, Shirpala Shelter, Mount Damavand, Tajrish Bazaar

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran 2 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation includes hotels, local houses, shelters, and tents for higher elevations on Damavand.

  • Use of a mule carrier on Damavand carrying up to 15 kg per person.

  • Domestic transportation by air-conditioned vehicles.

  • Pickup vehicle for transfers on the dirt mountain road.

  • An experienced foreign-language-speaking Iranian guide familiar with mountains and ecotourism.

  • Full board with snacks.

  • An assistant guide in the case of a large group of more than 5 pax.

  • Damavand climbing permit fee.

What's Not Included

  • International transportation.

  • Purchase of an Iranian dedicated SIM card.

  • Domestic trip insurance.

  • Probable therapeutic costs.

  • Iranian visa.

Know before you go

  • Visit Tehran, the capital of Iran, and its beautiful classic attractions.

  • Two acclimatization programs.

  • Reach the peak of Tochal Mountain at 3960 meters in height.

  • Ride the Tele-e-Cabin of Tochal.

  • Hike and mountaineer to the Damavand peak.

  • Rest in local houses and hut shelters.

  • Damavand the Overseer.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Imam Khomeini Terminal, Tehran Province, Iran
Tour start
استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in استان تهران Tehran تهران - بزرگراه خلیج فارس کیلومتر ۳۰، Iran.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €800.00 — €1,250.00
Double Sharing €800.00 — €900.00

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