Climbing Mt. Damavand (5609m), classic south route

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Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Damawand is located about 80 km north east of capital city Tehran. It is the highest peak in Iran and the highest volcano in the Middle East. The mountain and its surrounding areas are popular hiking, climbing, and skiing destinations. All around are other peaks of the Alborz Mountain Range, in the north to the Caspian Sea plain and in the south descending to the deserts of central Iran.

HIGHLIGHTS

Climbing highest volcano of Asia

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival – Tehran

Arrival to Tehran; Check into a hotel.

Day 2. Tehran - Polour

Drive to ”Polour”, the complex of mountain federation or Goosfand-sara (3000m Base camp of Mount Damavand). Trek up to Bargah Sevom (Shelter at 4200m high) and acclimatize there.

Day 3. Mt. Damavand

The day for extra acclimatization or bad weather.

Day 4.Mt. Damavand

Summit day; Climbing to Mt. Damavand Summit, Trek back to the shelter

Day 5. Damavand-Tehran

Descend to Goosfand-Sara and ride to ”Larijan” village enjoying the hot SPA basins and travel back to Tehran; Check into a hotel

Day 6. Tehran

Sightseeing in the capital; overnight at the hotel.

Day 7. Departure

Departure from Tehran.

Included/Excluded

3 nights of accommodations in 4 stars hotel
3 nights of accommodations in shelter or trekking camp
Transportation
4WD cars for transfer from Polour the complex of mountain federation to Goosfand-Sara
Experienced English tour guide for 7 days and mountain guide for 4 days.
All meals in the morning and 4 lunch and 4 dinner during trekking days.
All the entrance fees
Mount Damavand’s permit
Hiring porters or mules to carry loads up to 15kg/person

International airfare
Personal insurance
Visa stamp fee
Expenses of personal nature
Tips & Portages

Durations

Multi day

Tour's Location

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Date

21/11/2024

Adults

Age 18+

Children

Age 6-17

Infant

Age 0-5