4 Day Trekking Damavand South Route Tour

Optimal Choice of Damavand

From € 525

Starts in:

Tehran

Ends in:

Tehran

Duration:

4 Days

Physical Rating:

3/5

Age Range:

15 - 70

Group Size:

2 - 10

Accommodation:

3 nights camping

Tour Description

IranAmaze 4-day tour package for Damavand ascent is the most optimal program to enjoy Mount Damavand and trekking! We’ve arranged this Iran tour package exclusively for people with average physical capabilities. Also, there is a decent acclimatization program included in this one. We’ll take the southern side approach to the Damavand summit, which is the safest and the most convenient. You’ll have more free time to enjoy nature and acclimatize. We’ve prepared a “no-rush” ascent program with an optimal speed for certain people who are not in a hurry to maximize the success rate of the ascent. You’ll have a blast spending a night at the Rineh foothill village. After the ascent, you’ll be surprised by a relaxing stay at camp 3. Still tired? Soaking in Damavand’s hot spring will bring peace back to your body and mind!

IranAmaze 4-day tour package for Damavand ascent is the most optimal program to enjoy Mount Damavand and trekking! We’ve arranged this Iran tour package exclusively for people with average physical capabilities. Also, there is a decent acclimatization program included in this one. We’ll take the southern side approach to the Damavand summit, which is the safest and the most convenient. You’ll have more free time to enjoy nature and acclimatize.

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 | Driving to Mount Damavand

    Highlights

    • Starting Altitude: 1400 m
    • Driving Distance: 127 km
    • Trekking Distance: 0
    • Average Slope: –
    • Highest Altitude: 2950 m
    • Sleeping Altitude: 2950 m
    • Overnight stay in tent at base camp

    Description

    Morning of the first day, your mountain guide will pick you up from anywhere in Tehran. After the pre-trek briefing session describing the ascent program and technical tips, we have a 3-hour drive ahead. You can enjoy the sceneries of the Alborz mountain range on the way to Rineh, located in the south of Damavand. After having lunch at a cozy local restaurant, we’ll spend some time in this bungalow village. We can see the photos of the first ascending to Damavand’s peak by the locals and professional foreign mountaineers. Then, we’ll drive to base camp  (Goosfand Sara) to stay the night at a higher altitude to let our bodies and minds get used to the mountain.

  • Day 2 | Trekking to Damavand Camp 3

    Highlights

    • Driving Distance: 14 km
    • Starting Altitude: 2950 m
    • Upward Trekking Distance: 5.81 km
      4.61 km from Base Camp to Camp 3 and 1.2 km for acclimatization
    • Average Slope: 27.5 %
    • Highest Altitude: 4700 m
    • Sleeping Altitude: 4220 m
    • Overnight stay in tent at Camp 3

    Description

    Eight in the morning after having a nutritious breakfast, we’ll arrive at Damavand’s protected region after a thirty-minute drive. Crossing this point is only possible using mountain 4WD vehicles. We will see sheep flocks grazing at the hillside. After about thirty minutes of driving in a rocky and steep route, we’ll arrive at the Damavand’s base camp. At this point, we deliver the backpacks to the porters and start the ascent at about 3000 meters. After about 4 hours of hiking, we arrive at Camp 3 at nearly a 4200 meters’ height. Most of the time, the clouds are beneath our feet. It’s scenery you’ll never forget. That is where we’ll be staying for tonight and the night after. In the meantime, the backpacks will arrive at the shelters with the help of our fellow mules, and we settle in a room or a tent.

    After having lunch and a little bit of rest, we climb to about 4700 meters to acclimatize, enjoy the view a little bit and return to the camp before sunset. Then we will have dinner and get ready for bed.

  • Day 3 | Climbing to Damavand Peak

    Highlights

    • Starting Altitude: 4220 m
    • Upward Trekking Distance: 3.72 km
    • Average Slope: 37.4 %
    • Highest Altitude: 5610 m
    • Sleeping Altitude: 4220 m
    • Overnight stay in tent at Camp 3

    Description

    The most exciting day of the trip starts at 5 AM. After having breakfast, we leave the camp heading to the highest point of the Middle East. That’s where we’ll see an icefall that’s frozen all year round and gives the route a beautiful sight. Afterward, we set foot on the sulfur hill. As sulfur small gets stronger, we’ll know we are getting closer to the peak. To the point where we can see the sulfur vapor coming out of the caldera just a few steps away from reaching the summit! At regular speed, we would reach the peak of Damavand about 5 hours after starting the trekking. The great lake of Lar Dam is visible from the south-west. Also, if the weather is suitable, sometimes we can see the Caspian Sea as well. At this point, you are standing at the highest volcano peak in Asia and taking some legendary photos to bring back this dream home with you. Then, we leave the 400-meter hemisphere and return to the base camp using the same route or sand skiing on the west crest. We will have warm lunch and fresh fruits with the joy of conquering the summit and enjoy the landscapes till dusk. That would be an excellent opportunity to connect with Iranian mountaineers and share personal insights and stories.

     

  • Day 4 | Coming Back

    Highlights

    • Starting Altitude: 4220 m
    • Downward Trekking Distance: 4.61 km
    • Average Slop: 27.5 %
    • Driving Distance: 130 km
    • Ending Altitude: 1400 m

    Description

    After a pleasant sleep and having breakfast, we deliver the backpacks to the porters once again and slowly head to Base Camp. At this point, photographing the diverse plant species is a delightful thing to do. We return to the gate of Damavand using the same mountain vehicle. But our affiliation to the Damavand Mountain doesn’t end here; after a 50 minutes’ drive, we arrive at Larijan village, which is full of hot springs boiling from deep inside the heart of Damavand. That is where you can rest and relieve those muscle cramps before returning home. After having lunch at a local restaurant, we leave Damavand and start heading to Tehran. We’ll arrive at Tehran after 3-hour drive, not missing the sunset on the road!

     

Acclimatization Plan

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What’s included?

 Visa

Official Iran Visa reference number

All land transportation by Air-co vehicles
4WD for Dirty Roads

2 Nights Camping
1 Night at a hostel in Rineh

Full Board 3 Breakfast 4 Lunch 3 Dinner Daily snack & mineral water

Professional English-speaking Mountaineering Guide
Mountaineering consultant 24/7 support

Mount Damavand permit fee
Porters for backpacks to and from Camp 3
Soak in mineral hot springs
Local Debit Card
Iranian Sim Card + Internet Data

International airfares, taxes, surcharges
Tips
Travel Insurance
Equipment **

  • Backpack (BS to 45 Litre)
  • Sleeping bag with the comfort level of +10 to +5
  • Trekking boots (waterproof)
  • Base layers
  • Wind stoppers
  • Polar jacket
  • Light down jacket
  • Gore-Tex jacket (waterproof)
  • Warm trekking pants
  • Warm hat & gloves
  • Sunglasses & Sun creams
  • Headlights
  • Sticks, poles
  • Mattress

** Damavand would not require professional mountain equipment during the high season. However, it requires some gears listed above.


You can also rent these items from us.

Inclusion

Visa

Official Iran Visa reference number

Transportation

All land transportation by Air-co vehicles
4WD for Dirty Roads

Accommodations

2 Nights Camping
1 Night at a hostel in Rineh

Meals

Full Board
3 Breakfast
4 Lunch
3 Dinner
Daily snack & mineral water

Guide & Support

Professional English-speaking Mountaineering Guide
Mountaineering consultant 24/7 support

Additional Services

Mount Damavand permit fee
Porters for backpacks to and from Camp 3
Soak in mineral hot springs
Local Debit Card
Iranian Sim Card + Internet Data

Exclusions

International airfares, taxes, surcharges
Tips
Travel Insurance
Equipment **

  • Backpack (BS to 45 Litre)
  • Sleeping bag with the comfort level of +10 to +5
  • Trekking boots (waterproof)
  • Base layers
  • Wind stoppers
  • Polar jacket
  • Light down jacket
  • Gore-Tex jacket (waterproof)
  • Warm trekking pants
  • Warm hat & gloves
  • Sunglasses & Sun creams
  • Headlights
  • Sticks, poles
  • Mattress

** Damavand would not require professional mountain equipment during the high season. However, it requires some gears listed above.


You can also rent these items from us.

Your Flexibility Options

  • Except for technical matters of the ascent, which directly affect your succession rate, other sections of the program such as amusement at Rineh on the first day, or hot spring on the fourth day and such are flexible and can change with the consent of the guide.
  • Depending on your strength and interests, sleeping at Camp 3 on the third night can change into descending to Rineh and spending the night at the Hostel.
  • The ascent speed is set-out depending on your physical strength, your body’s reaction to height, and the climate. In short, if the guide is sure that it wouldn’t harm you, the speed can change

This Tour’s Features

High Rate of Success

All of our Iran hiking tours have a high rate of success. Having professional guides, a suitable acclimatization program, and constant quality checks of trekking equipment ensures the highest success rate during our hiking tours.

Nutritious Food

Nutrition has a crucial role in trekking. We have consulted with nutrition and sports specialists to prepare the best meal plan for our trekking tour packages. We have included meals that provide all the essentials necessary for your health.

Safety & Support

Safety is the priority in our hiking tours. Our professional guides and support team evaluate the risks of trekking based on the environment and mountaineers' situation and make safe decisions during the tour.

Pricing

For Private Tours

A 40% Surcharge would apply for solo travelers.
Volume discounts would apply for groups.

Months Price / person
June
€ 545
July & August
€ 595
September
€ 525
Other Months (Off season)
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Booking Terms & Conditions

Payment method

After finalizing the price of the tour you have selected, you should pay a deposit equal to 25% of your tour cost. Then, we will issue a booking confirmation. You should pay the rest (75%) in cash at the beginning of your tour in our office in Iran.

Cancellation policy

In case you cancel your tour booking, cancellation fees will apply:

• Up to 90 days before arrival: We’ll fully refund the paid deposit.

• 90-60 days before arrival: We’ll refund 50% of the paid deposit.

• 60-30 days before arrival: We’ll refund 25% of the paid deposit.

• From 30 days before arrival to actual arrival: We will hold the deposit (25% of the package price) as a cancellation fee.

How Is This Trip Responsible?

Before starting the tour, we provide our travelers with the necessary information.

We leave no trace behind in nature, and we encourage others not to do so.

We value the pristine areas and choose the beaten tracks as our route.

We treat our local porters respectfully and fairly.

Around the mountains, we use local transportation.

We appreciate nomad people and don’t disturb their life.

We minimize our use of plastic in our trip

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