Day 1
Arrival in Tehran. Upon arrival at Imam Khomeini International Airport, transfer to the hotel in Tehran. Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Tehran. If the flight arrives early, there may be an opportunity to tour the city.
Day 2
After breakfast, we head toward the mountain. We travel by 4×4 vehicle to Camp 1 and spend the night there in tents.
Day 3
Today is an acclimatization day. In the morning, we hike up to Camp 2 (4,200 meters), spend some time there, and then return to our tents at Camp 1 for the night.
Day 4
Camp 1 – Camp 2 (4,200 meters above sea level). We return to Camp 2 to complete our acclimatization process, but this time we stay there overnight. We spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the summit push the following morning, sleeping in tents or the mountain shelter.
Day 5
Camp 2 – Damavand (5,710 m) – Camp 1 (3,200 m). After breakfast, weather permitting, we begin the ascent to the summit of Damavand. We reach Iran’s highest peak and enjoy the magnificent surrounding views. After a long day, we descend to Camp 1 or Camp 2 to rest. Overnight in a tent or shelter.
Day 6
Camp 2 – Tehran. From Camp 2, we head to the town of Polour, then transfer to our hotel in Tehran. After a few hours of rest, we can begin exploring the city and its major landmarks. Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 7
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Tehran for a day visit to Golestan Palace and Azadi Tower, and a cultural tour of the Grand Bazaar.
8 Day
Transfer of our group to Imam Khomeini International Airport; end of the tour.
Optional city tours of Isfahan, Shiraz, Persepolis, and Kashan available upon request.
Included:
Mount Damavand summit certificate In-city transfers Meals and drinks on the mountain Guides speaking Spanish, Turkish, Kurdish, English, and Farsi 2 nights in a Tehran hotel with breakfast Tents Sleeping mats for the trek Private group cook Mules for equipment transport (up to 12 kg per person) Museum entrance fees Mountain transfers
Not Included:
International flights and airfare Iran visa Lunches and dinners in the city Personal gear and Mount Damavand permits
