MOUNT DAMAVAND TREKKING TOUR

Day 1: Arrival in Tehran – Half-Day City Tour – Transfer to Rineh (2,300m)

Upon arrival at Imam Khomeini International Airport or the IBIS Airport Hotel, you will be greeted by our team. After a short introduction, enjoy a half-day city tour, visiting Saad Abad Palace and the bustling Tajrish Bazaar.

After a traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant in Darband, you’ll head to Rineh village, located at the base of Mount Damavand. Spend the night in a local guesthouse, preparing for the trek ahead.

• Transfer: Tehran to Rineh (3 hours, 90 km)
• Accommodation: Local house (Elevation: 2,600m)

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Day 2: Ascent to Camp 1 (Saheb-al-Zaman Mosque, 3,000m) – Acclimatization Hike

Start your day early with a short drive to the trek’s starting point (2,600m). From there, begin your hike to Camp 1 (Saheb-al-Zaman Mosque, 3,000m), while your equipment is transported by vehicle.

After setting up camp and having lunch, take an acclimatization hike to 3,700m, then return to Camp 1 for a well-deserved rest.

• Transfer: 30 min (15 km)
• Trekking:
  • Ascent: 1,100m (5 hours)
  • Descent: 700m (2 hours)
• Accommodation: Tent (Elevation: 3,000m)

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Day 3: Ascent to Camp 2 (Bargah Sevom, 4,250m)

After breakfast, porters will carry your equipment, allowing you to focus on the trek. The route to Camp 2 (Bargah Sevom, 4,250m) is well-defined and non-technical, making for an enjoyable climb.

During peak trekking months (July-August), you’ll likely meet friendly Iranian mountaineers along the way. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and take a short acclimatization hike to 4,500m before resting for the night.

• Trekking:
  • Ascent: 1,250m (6-7 hours)
• Accommodation: Tent or shelter (Elevation: 4,250m)

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Day 4: Acclimatization Hike to 4,800m – Rest & Preparation

To further prepare for summit day, you’ll take an acclimatization hike to 4,800m, stopping for about 30 minutes before returning to Camp 2 for rest and final preparations.

• Trekking:
  • Ascent & Descent: 550m (5 hours)
• Accommodation: Tent (Elevation: 4,250m)

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Day 5: Summit Day – Ascend to Mount Damavand (5,671m) & Return to Camp 2

Your summit push begins early in the morning (around 4:00 AM). Be sure to dress warmly, as temperatures at the peak can drop below freezing, even in summer.

The ascent is non-technical but requires stamina, surefootedness, and determination. At 5,100m, you’ll encounter sulfur vents, a reminder that Damavand is a dormant volcano.

After 6-7 hours, you’ll reach the 5,671m summit, enjoying incredible panoramic views. On clear days, you may even spot Tehran or the Caspian Sea in the distance.

Following a well-deserved break at the peak, you’ll descend back to Camp 2 for the night.

• Trekking:
  • Ascent: 1,420m (6-7 hours)
  • Descent: 1,420m (3-4 hours)
• Accommodation: Tent (Elevation: 4,250m)

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Day 6: Descent to Rineh – Visit Kafar Koli Caves – Return to Tehran

After breakfast, descend to Camp 1, where a vehicle transfer will take you back to Rineh.

Before heading to Tehran, visit the 2,000-year-old Kafar Koli Caves, an ancient rock-hewn settlement near Rineh. Upon arrival in Tehran, check into a hotel, marking the end of your Damavand trekking tour.

• Trekking:
  • Descent: 1,250m (2 hours)
• Transfer: Rineh to Tehran (2 hours, 90 km)
• Accommodation: Hotel (Elevation: 1,200m)