Package Overview
Mount Damavand tour , Ascending the roof of Iran and also the highest volcano in Asia, the Damavand, at 5,671 meters.
Damavand Tour : Damavand peak is a single and cone mountain in the heart of Iran plateau also it is the largest natural attraction in the middle east and certainly the main destination of many tourists every year . since the altitude of this legendary mountain is over 5600 meters , it is higher than Everest base camp furthermore with scenery of largest lake of the world , the Caspian Sea in the north , and the central desert of Iran in the south .Mount Damavand is located in 70 kilometers northeast of the Iran’s capital , Tehran consequently it is an easy access mountain and almost could be one of the most accessible high mountain in the world.
Purpose of this trip: Ascending the highest peak of Iran:
Damavand tour , Mount Damavand (5671 m) is the highest point in Iran also a volcano overlooking the mighty Alborz mountain range , in addition Damavand is the highest volcano in Asia and highest point in middle east
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Day1: Transfer to Polur , Trek to camp1 (Saheb-al-Zaman Mosque) (3000 m)
In the morning , transfer from Tehran to Polur where is a village on root of mount Damavand (80km) then from Polur we drive about 10km to start point of trekking route that leads us to camp1 (2600m) , finally after almost 2 hours we reach to camp1 also we carry our stuff to camp1 by 4wd car , for the ones who are good acclimatized it is possible to drive by car to camp1. after rest and having lunch in camp1 we trek up-to 3500m height for acclimatization .
- Transfer : 3 hours (95 km)
- Trekking ↑ approx. : 900m , 5 hours
- Trekking ↓ approx. : 500 , 1 hour
- Accommodation: El. : 3000m , Tent
Day2: Ascent to Camp 2 (Bargah sevom) (4250 m)
After waking up first of all we have breakfast and then we handle our luggage to the porters or Mule after all we start our trekking toward bargah 3(4260m) , the route is easy and not very steep and almost it takes about 4-5 hours. after arriving at bargah3 and having lunch in the hut. in order to better acclimatization in the afternoon we do a short acclimatization up-to 4600 meters then descend to our tent to get ready for summit day. in case of bad weather or any problem it possible to sleep in the hut .
- Trekking ↑ approx. : 1600m , 7 hours
- Trekking ↓ approx. : 500 , 1 hour
- Accommodation: El. : 4260m , Tent / Hut
Day3: Ascending mount Damavand summit (5671m) , Descend to Hut
Today is the summit day then we should start early in the morning but no in the midnight !! we wake up about 4 am and after having breakfast in the hut and organizing our stuff finally we start our trekking to summit about 5 Am. since the route is not technical and in summer you don’t need ice axe and also crampon . climbing mount Damavand generally takes almost between 6-7 hours and we need 3-4 hours for descending. in case of good weather condition on top of Damavand it is possible to have a walk around Crater of the volcano and enjoy of great landscape around mount Damavand , after descending and arriving to the hut and having lunch we have time to rest to be recover to descend to camp1 next day in the morning
- Trekking ↑↓ approx. : 1400m , 10 hours
- Accommodation: El. : 4260m , Tent / Hut
Day4: Descend to camp1 , drive back to Tehran
This day is final day of our tour then after having breakfast we leave Bargah3 toward camp1 . It takes about 3 hours to arrive camp1 after arriving camp1 we will drive by 4WD cars to Polur and then we drive to Tehran.
- Transfer : 4 hours (100 km)
- Trekking ↓ approx. : 1250 , 3 hours
- Accommodation: El. : 1200m , Hotel
Day1: Transfer to Polur , Trek to camp1 (Saheb-al-Zaman Mosque) (3000 m)
Day2: Ascent to Camp 2 (Bargah sevom) (4250 m)
Day3: Ascending mount Damavand summit (5671m) , Descend to Hut
Day4: Descend to camp1 , drive back to Tehran
Included Services
- English-speaking mountain guide on Trekking Days
- English speaking guide on city tour
- All daily meals & snacks as a program.
- Table & chair in the warehouse, house or shelter
- Dining tent, kitchen tent & toilet tent in private camps
- Cook & experienced staff at group size
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver during the journey
- Mules for carrying luggage (each person has a maximum pack of 15 KG)
- 4WD car for transfer on the mountain road
- Damavand permit fee
- 3 nights double room accommodation in good 3 stars hotel in Tehran
- Visa invitation
Exclusions
- International airfares, taxes, and surcharges
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry or phone calls
- Visa costs (governmental fee)
- Tips to local guides and drivers
- Extra nights of accommodations
- Single room supplement
- Emergency Rescue Cost
- Trekking Equipment Rental
- Any other services not mentioned in inclusions
Booking and Cancellation Policy
- Advance booking required, with a detailed breakdown of payment stages.
- Cancellation policy to be confirmed based on the provider’s terms.
Cancellation Policy
General Terms
- All cancellations must be made in writing and communicated via email to [info@persiatrek.com].
- The effective date of cancellation will be the date the written notice is received.
Cancellation Charges
- More than 60 days before departure:
Full refund . - 59 to 31 days before departure:
50% of the total trip cost will be refunded. - 30 to 15 days before departure:
25% of the total trip cost will be refunded. - 14 days or less before departure:
No refund will be provided.
No-Show Policy
- If the client fails to appear on the day of departure, no refund will be issued.
Force Majeure Clause
- In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond the provider’s control (e.g., natural disasters, political instability, pandemics, or other force majeure events), the provider reserves the right to offer a rescheduling option or partial refund based on recoverable costs.
Optional Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover potential cancellation costs, medical emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances
- Back Pack (30-40 liters)
- Base layers
- Wind stoppers (polar jacket)
- Warm trekking pants (preferably waterproof)
- Light down jacket
- Gore-tex jacket (waterproof)
- Warm hat
- Sun cream
- Headlights
- Sticks, poles
- Mattress
- Trekking boots (waterproof)
- Sleeping bag with the comfort level of +10 to +5
- Warm gloves
- Sunglasses
Tents/beds, meals, drinks and cooking stuffs will be provided by Persiatrek Agency.
Note: If you do not have one or any of these equipment you can rent from us.
Mount Damavand tour Map
Trekking map from southern face to Damavand summit
Mount Damavand tour Photo Gallery
Price : from 280$
1PAX : 430$
2 PAX : 360$
3-5 PAX : 320$
6-8 PAX :280$
9-10 PAX : 2600$
11 and more : 2400$
Duration : 4 days
Valid from : June to September
Age requirement : +16
Physical rating : 5
Join in : Tehran
End in : Tehran
Max Altitude : 5671m
Accommodation
Damavand Camp1 : 1 night in Tent
Damavand Camp2 : 2 nights in Tent / Hut
Meals :
3 Breakfasts
4 lunches
3 dinners
Transportation :
Private car all the road trip
4WD car in the mountainous roads
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