The Mystery of Damavand

Duration 11 Days
Start Point Tehran
End Point Tehran
Meals Included Breakfast
Group Size 2 - 15 People

Damavand Climbing Tour

Climb the Mount Damavand, the highest Mountain at West-Asia and the highest Volcano at Asia.

What's Included

  • 7 Overnights at 4* Hotels, Mountain Hut and Tent at the camps with breakfast
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • A certified expert English-speaking mountain guide
  • A.C. Minibus / Van or Sedan car depends on the group size, Jeeps (4WD vehicles for the dirt roads)
  • 7 X Breakfast - 6 X Lunch 6 X Dinner
  • 2 Airport transfers in Iran
  • Visa support & reference code for Visa
  • Damavand permit fee (50 USD) per Person
  • Alam Kuh permit fee (30 USD) per Person
  • Luggage carriage with mules/porters (15kg/person)
  • Tea/Coffee (no limitations) in camps
  • Bottled mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Visa fee at Iranian Embassy
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking Equipment Rental (if needed)

Detailed Itinerary

Hotel: Hotel Parsian Evin 4*

Day 1: Tehran

Day 1: Arrival in Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA), our representative will meet and assist you to be transferred to the hotel. (35 Km).

Hotel: Vandarbon Mountain Hut
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 2: Tehran-Vandarbon Village

Day 2: Tehran- Vandarbon Village

We will drive from Tehran to Vandarbon Village via Marzan Abad and Kelardasht. Vandarbon is one of the beautiful villages of Kelardasht which is located 10 km away from Rudbarak. It is an attractive tourist resort suitable for mountain climbers. In fact, this village is one of the routes for climbing the snowy summit of Alam Kuh, the second-highest peak in Iran. We will stay at Vandarbon mountain hut. (157km)
Overnight: Tehran-Vandarbon Mountain Hut

Hotel: Hesarchal Camp
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 3: Tang-e Galu

Day 3: Tang-e Galu

Today, we will drive to Tang-e Galu on 3200 m, which takes about one hour. Afterward, we head for Hesarchal Camp on 3700 m with 2 hours of hiking. Tonight, we will stay in this camp.

Overnight: Hesarchal Camp

Hotel: Tent
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 4: Lashgarak Peak

Day 4: Lashgarak Peak

Today is the day of acclimatization and we are going to climb Lashgarak Peak at 4200m for about 2 hours, and then turn back to the camp. Here, you will have an amazing view of Alam Kuh from the peak as well.

Overnight: Tent

Hotel: Vandarbon Mountain Hut
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 5: Tang-e Galu

Day 5: Tang-e Galu

Today will be dedicated to climbing Alamkuh with 4860 meters height. Its fascinating glaciers and snowfields as well as its steep foothills could be extremely challenging for mountain climbers. Early morning, the nearly five-hour climb to the peak will begin. There will be an opportunity to have a view of Damavand (the highest peak in Iran) from Alam Kuh Peak in case the weather is good. Then, we will turn back to the camp and continue our way to Tang-e Galoo and Vandarbon mountain hut.

Overnight: Vandarbon Mountain Hut

Hotel: Parsian Khazar 4*
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 6: Namakabrud

Day 6: Namakabrud

Drive to Namakabrud to spend a day in this dreamy green tourist place with various exciting activities to offer. The most popular entertainment of Namakabrud is its cable car. We can have an amazing view of the Caspian Sea and Chalus City at an elevation of about 700 meters above sea level. (81.3 km)

Overnight: Namakabrud

Hotel: Guesthouse Rineh
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 7: Namakabrud-Rineh

Day 7: Namakabrud-Rineh 

Leave Namakabrud and drive beside the Caspian-Sea to Rineh. Arrive at evening at Rineh. (220 Km).

 

Overnight: Rineh 

Hotel: Our Exclusive Camp
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 8: Rineh-Gusfandsara

Day 8: Rineh-Gusfandsara 

Early in the morning, have an almost 1-hour 4WD ride from Rineh (2889m) to Damavand’s Gusfandsara Camp (3000m). From Gusfandsara, trek up to Bargah-e Sevom Shelter (4200m) for about 4-5 hours.

 

Overnight: Camp 

Hotel: Our Exclusive Camp
Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 9: Damavand

Day 9: Bargahe Sevom-Damavand Peak-Bargahe Sevom 

Early in the morning, trek up to the summit (5610m) in 5-7 hours. Having conquered the giant, descend to Bargah-e Sevom Shelter (4200m).

 

Overnight: Camp 

Hotel: Hotel Parsian Evin
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Day 10: Gusfandsara-Tehran

Day 10: Gusfansara-Tehran 

Take a trek (about 2hours) down to Gusfandsara (3200m). From there, get a ride on a 4WD to Rineh (2889m). Then have a road trip (around 118 Km) back to Tehran (1118m). Enjoying our farewell dinner at a traditional Persian Restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Tehran

Day 11: Tehran

At the early morning hours transfer to airport. Fly back to home.

Guest Reviews

John DoeJohn Doe

""An unforgettable experience, everything was excellent!""

Date: August 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit Iran is normally from April to May and from September to early November. However, Iran, as a vast country is a destination for all four seasons. For instance, in July and August, the west and northwest of Iran are the best choice due to cooler weather, mixed with classic route, such as Tabriz, Kurdistan, Kermanshah, and Hamedan. The months of November, December, January, and February are the best time for traveling to south Iran, and visit the islands of Qeshm, Kish, Chabahar, and Bushehr.

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Dates & Prices

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityPrice (per person)Booking
Sat 14 Jun, 2025 Tue 24 Jun, 2025 Available €980 EUR Enquire
Sat 5 Jul, 2025 Tue 15 Jul. 2025 Available €980 EUR Enquire
Sat 19 Jul, 2025 Tue 29 Jul, 2025 Available €980 EUR Enquire
Sat 2 Aug, 2025 Tue 12 Aug, 2025 Available €980 EUR Enquire
Sat 16 Aug, 2025 Tue 26 Aug, 2025 Available €980 EUR Enquire
Sat 6 Sep, 2025 Tue 16 Sep, 2025 Available €980 EUR Enquire

* Prices are based on double room occupancy. Single supplement applies for single room.

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