
Mount Damavand trekking tour
Damavand trekking tour is the most popular tour in Iran for mountains lover because one of the most beautiful ways to discover the Iranian mountains is, without a doubt, to climb their highest point and Damavand is the highest one.
Mount Damavand (5671 m) , the highest point in Iran, a volcano overlooking the mighty Alborz mountain range. An almost perfect cone, covered with snow from December to May, an active volcano (fumaroles, sulfur). Highly popular in the summer by Iranian mountaineers, since mountain skiing is not well developed in Iran this summit is rarely visited in the spring
Damavand highlights:
- The 12th most prominent peak  in the world.
- The third most prominent in Asia after Mount Everest and Puncak Jaya.
The highest volcanic mountain in Asia, and part of the Volcanic Seven Summits
Read more about Damavand here .
Damavand trekking tour summarized program
Day 1: Arrival Tehran , half day Tehran tour , transfer to Rineh (2300m)
Day 2: Ascent to Camp 1 (Goosfandsara) (3000 m)
Day 3: Ascent to Camp 2 (Bargah sevom) (4250 m)
Day 4: Acclimatization day
Day 5: Ascending summit  of  Damavand (5671 meters) and return to Camp 2
Day 6: Return to the Rineh and drive to Tehran
Mount Damavand trekking tour detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Tehran , half day Tehran tour , transfer to Rineh (2300m)
This morning, our agents will meet and welcome you at Imam Khomeini Airport or the IBIS Airport Hotel (depending on your incoming flight time) and after that our guide lead you to visit Saad Abad palace and Tajrish Bazaar after sightseeing and having lunch in a riverside restaurant on Darband You will be transferred to Rineh village, which is located at the foot of Damavand peak, and you will spend the night in a local house.
Transfer (Tehran to Rineh): 3 hours (90 km)
Accommodation: El. : 2600m , Local house
Day 2: Ascent to Camp 1 (Saheb-al-Zaman Mosque) (3000 m)
You get up very early today. First you will be transferred trekking start point ae 2600 m elevation then you walk up to the camp1( Saheb-al-Sahman Mosque) at an altitude of 3000 m and your equipment be carried by car to camp 1 . after installation of camp1 and having lunch you walk up to 3700m for acclimatization and return to camp1.
Transfer : 30 min (15 km)
Trekking â approx. : 1100m , 5 hours
Trekking â approx. : 700 , about 2 hours
Accommodation: El. : 3000m , Tent
Day 3: Ascent to Camp 2 (Bargah sevom) (4250 m)
Today firstly we have breakfast then After delivering the equipment that should be carried by the porters we start trekking to Camp 2.
The ascent route is relatively easy and clear and is a simple mountaineering without having to deal with technical routes. If your trip be during the holidays, especially in August and July many groups of Iranian mountaineers travel on this route, and you will generally encounter their warm welcome and friendly treatment.
After about 4 to 5 hours of walking, we reach the large area of ââBargaۧ 3 where we see several large and small buildings and several camps.
Our stay will be in the shelter or in a tent depending on the climbing season and the conditions of the area.
You have lunch and rest for better acclimatization to be adapted to the high altitude conditions then climb to an altitude of about 4500 meters and return to the camp and rest to prepare for the next day, which is your final acclimatization day.
Trekking â approx. : 1250m , 6 to 7 hours
Accommodation: El. : 4250m , Tent
Day 4: Acclimatization day
Today is acclimatization day , In order to better adapt to the conditions of high altitude, you will climb to an altitude of about 4800 meters, and after stopping for about half an hour at this altitude, you will return to the second camp and rest to prepare for the next day and climb the peak.
Trekking â â approx. : 550m , 5 hours
Accommodation: El. : 4250m , Tent
Day 5: Ascending summit  of  Damavand (5671 meters) and return to Camp 2
In the early morning we set off for our summit storm. At around 4 a.m. you wake up and at 5 a.m. you start to the summit.
Damavand word means “frosty mountain” in Persian therefor you have to dress warmly , because temperatures at the summit are well below 0 degrees even in summer and strong winds can be expected in some places.
With a bit of luck, especially in July and August, you can climb the summit without any contact with snow or ice. The ascent route is technically easy, but still requires surefootedness and a solid basic level of fitness.
In a few places it may be necessary to reach into the rock. Sometimes an old snow field has to be crossed. It is advisable to put on gaiters right at the start. From an altitude of 5,100 m you will feel the first sulfur fumes and it becomes clear that you are walking on a volcano.
The mountain is no longer active, but you can still feel your breath. After about 6-7 hours you will be happily standing on the highest point of the Damavand volcano and enjoy a grandiose all-round view.
On a clear day you can even see as far as Tehran or the Caspian Sea. After an extensive rest at the summit, the descent takes place via the ascent route to the Bargah-Sevon mountain hut. Here you will spend the night again and enjoy the view of the conquered Damavand. Walking time ascent approx. 6-7 h / descent approx 3-4 h / ascent and descent 1,500 m altitude.
Trekking  â â approx. : 1420m , about 10 hours
Accommodation : El. : 4250m ,Tent
Day 6: Return to the Rineh and drive to Tehran
This morning, after having breakfast and delivering the luggage to the porters, we will move to Camp 1 at around 9:00 AM and from there be transferred to Rineh village and we say goodbye to its lovely people and move to Tehran. Also, along the way, our guide lead you to visit the 2000-year-old residential caves that is called Kafar Koli, which is located near the village of Rineh, and after arriving in Tehran , we stay at the hotel.
Trekking â approx. :1250m , 2 hours
Transfer (Rineh to Tehran): 2 hours (90 km)
Accommodation: El. : 1200m , Hotel
Mount Damavand trekking tour services included
- Full board (all meals are included)
- All transfers & sightseeing trips in private vehicles
- Damavand permit fee
- Accommodations  in simple guest houses, tents or very simple mountain huts in Damavand
- Luggage transport by mules
- English speaking mountain and trekking guide
- Additional, local mountain guide on Damavand summit day for 4 people each
Damavand trekking tour required equipment
- Base layers
- Backpack (30 to 40 Liter)
- Wind stoppers (polar jacket)
- Warm trekking pants
- Light down jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm hat
- Waterproof Trekking boots
- Sleeping bag (comfort level :+5)
- Warm gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sun creams
- Headlight
- Sticks , poles
- Mattress

Mount Damavand south face
Price : 480$
1PAX : 850$
2 PAX : 600$
3-5 PAX : 480$
6-8 PAX : 450$
9-10 PAX : 420$
11 and more : 390$
Duration : 6 days
Valid from : June to September
Age requirement : +16
Physical rating : 5
Join in : Tehran
End in : Tehran
Max Altitude : 5671m
Accommodation
Rineh village : 1 night in Local house
Damavand Camp1Â : 1 night in Tent
Damavand Camp2 : 3 nights in Tent / Hut
Meals :
5 Breakfasts
6 lunches
5 dinners
Transportation :Â
Private car all the road trip
4WD car in the mountainous roads
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