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Details
During this 8 day Damavand Expedition, you will hike and climb to Damavand (5671m), on the stunning Alborz mountain range in Iran.
Previous hiking experience at altitudes up to 4000 above sea level is mandatory for this expedition.
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- Adventure Seekers
- Hikers
- History lovers
Requirements
- You need high fitness level.
- Previous hiking experience at altitudes up to 4000 above sea level is mandatory.
- Age requirement between 18 - 70 years of age.
Detailed Daily Program
Description
Bearing the same shape as Mount Fuji, Damavand (5671m) is Iran’s highest peak, easily accessible from Tehran, even though it is located in the Mazandaran province. Damavand is also a volcano, still capable of expelling streams of sulphuric acid strong enough to kill a wayward goat. Although the climb itself is considered to be one of the more accessible trekking routes, it is very demanding, requiring the climber to be in exemplary physical condition. After the climbing to Damavand (5671m), we will visit Isfahan, Shiraz, Naqsh-e-Rostam and Persepolis. Isfahan is Iran’s masterpiece, the jewel of old Persia and one of the most distinguished cities of the Islamic world.
Shiraz, another city of elegance, has been celebrated for ages as the heart of Persian culture. At the height of its glory, the city was awarded with the epithet ‘’Dar al-‘lim’’ (House of knowledge), its name becoming synonymous with literature, poetry, flowers, roses and wine. Persepolis, another UNESCO world heritage site, grew through a culmination of immense skill and knowledge attributable to the many peoples over which Persia ruled over at the time; unconditionally Persian in its ideology and design, yet still equally cosmopolitan in its exquisite architecture and artistic direction. The settlement’s location epitomises the many successes of the old Achaemenid Empire.
This 8 day Damavand Expedition gives you a chance to experience this multicultural destination which is utterly unique in today’s world, undoubtedly the greatest achievement of the old Middle Eastern civilisation which survives to this day. It was during the reign of Darius I (the Great), around 518 BC, that work on Persepolis first started. Certain historians believe that the location was originally chosen by Cambyses II, the son of Cyrus the Great. It also catered to future kings as well, specifically Xerxes I (the Great) and II, Artaxerxes I, II and III, until it was destroyed by Alexander the Great.
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Meeting up in Tehran
We arrive in Tehran, pick up from the airport and go straight to our 3* hotel accommodation. In the evening, after we had the time to unpack and unwind, we’ll take a short walk around the city to get to know Iran’s culture and people. Overnight stay.
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Transfer to the mountain
Breakfast, then transfer to Darband square (1850m). Acclimatization climb to peak Tochal (3957m), then back to Darband square. Reaching the peak is also possible via a gondola lift. Transfer to hotel for an overnight stay.
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Polur
Breakfast, then transfer to Polur. Arriving there, we have transfer by 4×4 to Goosfand Sar (3040m). Overnight in containers.
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Bergah mountain
Breakfast then 4 hours walk to Bergah mountain lodge (4250m). In the afternoon we head for an acclimatization climb to a nearby hill and then return to our lodge. Overnight stay.
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Acclimatization day
Breakfast. Today we have an extra day for a proper acclimatization. We hike to (4600m) and then return to our camp. Overnight stay.
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The summit
Summit day for Damavand (5671m). We will leave mountain hut around 04:00 and climb to the top 6-7 hours. Return to Bergah in 3 hours’ time. Overnight at mountain hut Bergah.
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Return to Tehran
After breakfast, in a 3-hour trip we’ll return to Goosfand Sar. Transfer to Tehran. Rest in a hotel.
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Farewell
Breakfast, then transfer to Tehran airport. There we say our goodbyes and you catch your flight home.
Tools and Equipment
What We Provide
- Climbing permit
- Professional mountain guide
- 4 days guided ascent on Damavand (5671m)
- All local transfers to/from airports
- Tickets for national parks
- Mt. Tochal gondola lift
- Minibus transport: Tehran – Reyneh – Tehran
Bring Your Own
- Backpack (up to 50l)
- Sleeping bag (up to -10 degrees Celsius / comfort zone)
- Gaiters
- Trekking poles
- Head lamp
- Sunglasses
- Cotton t-shirts
- Trekking socks
- Active underwear
- Polar jacket
- Gore-Tex jacket
- Trekking pants
- Gore-Tex pants
- Gloves
- Polar of woolen cap
- Hiking shoes
- Toiletries kit
- Sunscreen SPF 50 & lip balm
11 Pictures of the Damavand Expedition
About Damavand
About Damavand
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How do I meet the transfer? At your arrival, the transfer will be holding a sign with the name of the tour. We’ll give you all extra details before traveling. What’s the hike like? The hike is strenuous to very strenuous. First day is hike, that last 3 to 4 hours, with easy pace. You will walk on mountain trail. It is safe and solid. It can be windy and cold because it is more than 3.000 above sea level. Second day the hike is moderate, but you should walk slowly because it is more than 4000 above sea level. Third day is for rest and acclimatization. Fourth day is the summit day when you walk up 6 hours and back 3-4 hours. What are the guides like? All the activities on this trip will be led in English by qualified and professional guide. Can my dietary requirements be catered to? Absolutely. Just let us know when you fill in your travel documents.
Total 7 nights accommodation. 4 Nights in mountain chalets and 3 nights in a three star hotel / twin or double room.
All rooms in our expeditions are twin rooms, when the accommodation is in a hotel (during the beginning and end of an expedition). When you climb to a higher altitude, you will be accommodated in mountain huts in Atlas, Morocco, Kilimanjaro, Damavand and Elbrus. Those rooms would be with 4 – 8 beds per room with their own bathroom.
