Overview
This tour in five days is considered as the basis of Damavand Winter Ascents, we also put it in our standard-length tours because of its balanced pace, well-planned itinerary and inclusion of all the essentials of a pleasant climb. so, everything is ready for you to see the new landscapes in Persia, feel the hospitality of Iranians and experience climbing a 5610-meter volcanic mountain.
In this tour, we will pick you up in Tehran and take you to Camp 1 of Mount Damavand, you will visit the first and oldest camp of Mount Damavand and spend the night there. On the second day, after receiving your extra equipment and placing them in our duffel bags, we will go to Camp 2 by 4WD vehicles and start hiking to Camp 3. At Camp 3, we will hand over your extra luggage and accommodate you in shelter or tent depending on the conditions of the camp or the agreement previously made with you. On the third day, we will climb up to a height of about 4600m then we will return to Camp 3 and prepare for the final push by resting and eating nutritious food. On the fourth day, we start hiking early in the morning to climb Damavand peak, we stay at the peak for a few minutes, take pictures, then return to camp 3. On the fifth day, after receiving your extra luggage, we will go to Camp 2 and from there we will return to Camp 1 by 4WD vehicles and return the luggage to you once we get there. After a short break, we will end the tour with all the memorable moments by moving towards Tehran.
It is worth noting that during the climb, all participants will be evaluated by our Tour Leader or Mountain Guide(s) and their health condition will be checked at Camp 3, so we proceed as safe as possible for the final attempt.
All the meals listed in itinerary are covered, if you have a special diet or any illnesses or concerns, please share it with us before purchasing the tour. (contact us)
In brief
- Tour ID: 952
- Duration: 5 Days
- Applicable time: Late autumn to early spring
- Type of activity: Trekking
- Minimum group size: 1 Person
- Difficulty level: 8/10
- Transfers:
Tehran ↔ Camp 1
Camp 1 ↔ ~2500m Offroad (4WD)
Camp 2 ↔ Camp 3 Porter - Accommodations:
1 night at Camp 1
3 nights at Camp 3
Itinerary
To make the tour more tangible, take a look at the itinerary, we have written what we do every day, what services we provide and where possible, included a picture of it.
Day 1: Camp 1 - Rineh Mountainous City
- Transfer from Tehran to Camp 1 (2100m) in Rineh
- Visiting the first and oldest camp of Mount Damavand
- Issuing entry permit to Mount Damavand*
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 1 of Mount Damavand
*Mount Damavand Permit hasn't been included in cost of the tour. More Info
Day 2: Camp 3 of Mount Damavand
- It is possible to put your extra baggage (packed) at Camp 1 and collect them when you return
- Transfer from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (3200m)* by 4WD Cars
- Carrying duffel bags** from Camp 2 to Camp 3 by mules/porters
- Trekking to Camp 3 (4150m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 3 of Mount Damavand
*Depending on snow coverage and trail conditions, Transfer to / from Camp 2 by 4WD vehicles may be substituted to the altitudes up to 2500m.
**Should not exceed 15 kg/bag. More Info
Day 3: Acclimatization
- Trekking to an altitude of 4600m
- Descending to Camp 3
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 3 of Mount Damavand
Day 4: The peak of Mount Damavand
- Trekking to the top of Mount Damavand (5610m)
- Descending to Camp 3
Meals: Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 3 of Mount Damavand
Day 5: Tehran
- Descending to Camp 2
- Carrying duffel bags from Camp 3 to Camp 2* by mules/porters
- Transfer from Camp 2 (3200m)* to Camp 1 by 4WD Cars
- Collecting the baggage
- Transfer from Camp 1 to Tehran
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: -
*Should not exceed 15 kg/bag. More Info
**Depending on snow coverage and trail conditions, Transfer to / from Camp 2 by 4WD vehicles may be substituted to the altitudes up to 2500m.
Reservation
This tour is designed for those who want to try Damavand in winter conditions, send us your request by filling out the form below, we will check the weather for your desired date and get back to you.
Price details
We have prepared all the costs of climbing Mount Damavand in addition to the inclusions, exclusions, additional services and our final notes about the tour.
The price of 5-day winter trekking tour to Mount Damavand (Tour ID 952):
- For your desired date and for groups of at least two people: €690 per person + Permit
- For your desired date and for solo travelers: Please contact us to get a quote.
Notice: Mount Damavand Permit Fee is charged in USD by the Mountaineering Federation of Iran; it has been excluded from cost of the tour and must be paid separately and preferably in dollars or exact same amount in euros.
Discounts:
- For groups of 6-10 participants, One person is free (except Mount Damavand permit $50).
- For groups with at least 11 participants, One person is totally free.
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Included:
- Tour leader
- Mountain guide(s)
- All listed meals
- All listed Transfers
- All listed Accommodations
- Carrying duffel bags (Max 15kg/bag)
- Hot shower in Camp 1
- Mount Damavand Permit (Required)
Excluded:
- Sightseeing
- Hot springs
- Official Certificate of climbing Mount Damavand
Local Tourist Attractions
- Larijan Hotspring (Round-trip Transfer from Camp1+Bath+Iranian Kebab): €50/person
- Visiting some historical attractions of Larijan (Round-trip Transfer from Camp1+Kafar Koli historical caves, Shekl-e Shah, Malek Bahman castle & Shahandasht Waterfall): €50/person
Visa
- Visa application services: It varies depending on the holder's passport issuing country, for more information please contact us.
Transportation Services
- Pack animal or Porter: Each bag should not exceed 15KG in weight, otherwise it will count as an extra bag and incur an additional charge.
- Read more about our transportation services and pricing at Transportation
Mountain Services
- If you need additional days to stay in camps, please refer to Mountain Huts and read about conditions of your desired place.
- Mount Damavand permit: $50 or €50
- Official Certificate of climbing Mount Damavand: €4
- Extra Mountain Guide(based on your request and or at our discretion): €130 per day
City Services
- Extra City/Tour Guide: €60-€100 per day
- One night stay in a hostel in Tehran with Breakfast: €50/person
Cancellation Policy
We value your safety above all else, and sometimes we may have to cancel the tours due to unforeseen events. You may also decide to cancel your booking for any reason.
In either case, we kindly request you to visit the Terms & Conditions page for the most updated information on our policies or read them quickly HERE.
Cancellation Policy:
The start of the tour is the first date any of our services are used by the customer. e.g.: Transfer, Accommodation, Sightseeing and etc.
Cancellation must be notified either by sending an e-mail, using text messaging platforms or contact us form at damavand.camp/contact-us/
The date of cancellation is the date we receive your message during the work days based on Official Iranian Calendar.
Once the tour starts, there will be no refund if the customer cancels or changes the program for any reason.
Cancellation policy is based on number of the days remaining until the starting date of the tour and following conditions apply if customer decides to cancel the program*:
- ● 3 Days or less than 3 Days or once the program has begun: Not Refundable
- ● 4-7 Days: 25% Refundable
- ● 8-14 Days: 50% Refundable
- ● 15-21 Days: 75% Refundable
- ● 22 Days or more than 22 Days in advance: 100% Refundable
We hold all the rights to cancel any program, under unavoidable circumstances in Iran such as natural disaster, canceled flights, strike, wars, riots, government intervention, unfavorable or dangerous weather conditions, prevalence of any contagious disease or any other untoward events. In such situations if we have to cancel the program, following conditions apply*:
- ● Once program has begun: Almost Not Refundable
- ● Before starting date of the program: Almost 100% Refundable
*The following items may be totally or partially non-refundable in all the conditions listed above:
- ● Visa application fee and flight ticket
- ● Booked accommodations in Hotels / Hostels / Mountain Huts / Camps / Shelters
- ● All other reservations have been made for places outside our possession
- ● In cases where services are not rendered owing to tour cessation but we have paid, (or will pay) expenses, cancellation charge, penalty, or etc., we will refund only the balance thereof where possible.
Last update: Feb. 2023
Map
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South route of Mount Damavand
Start and end in Tehran
English speaking guide(s)
Full board
All transfers
Carrying duffel bags
Hot Shower at Camp 1
Washing Machine at Camp 1
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FAQs:
We've answered your frequently asked questions in this section, if you can't find what you're looking for, simply contact us.
The short answer is YES! However, as our tours are customizable, we adhere to the final contract that will be sent to you as a PDF file and any out-of-contract services will include a separate charge.
Summer time is the most popular time, there is no surprise that it will be very crowded, we usually schedule our programs for less crowded times, contact us for more information about best time of ascent.
We issue Damavand permit at 1st. Camp, Damavand permit costs 50 USD.
Hot shower is available just at 1st. Camp and obviously in urban accommodations such as hotels, hostels. Laundry services are usually provided in city accommodations, please contact us to find out if these services are included in your accommodation.
A washing machine is also available at Camp 1.
There is access to electricity at Camp 1, also in Camp 3 with help of power generators at stable conditions.
It is strongly advised to have mountain guides. It would be very unsafe to rely only on electronic devices like GPS receivers or Smartphones, the high-altitude weather conditions are very variable, you may get lost or due to altitude sickness, make the wrong decision. Our mountain guides are experienced, they know different alternative paths and will keep the program under control.
Acclimatization is the body's natural means of correcting altitude sickness, the rate of high-altitude acclimatization depends on the altitude, rate of ascent, individual susceptibility and physical preparation. It is very popular to ascend Mount Tochal (~3960) in Tehran before your Damavand ascent, besides that some of our packages scheduled to have dedicated acclimatization time, but it will ultimately depend on our final contract and participants' conditions during the program.
Sleeping bag is required for all camps except Camp 1 (Rineh).
Sleeping pad is not required at Camp 1
Sleeping pad is not required at Camp 3 (renovated old camp).
Sleeping pad is required at Camp 3 (new hut).
If you are getting our full package, you don't need to bring any single piece of cooking gear, we have covered all the requirements. if it is not full package, contact us for details.
Crampons and Ice Axes are not required during the summer time. If we are running your program, we usually inform you about the latest trail conditions ahead of your trip.
It is expected to have some cardio exercises or aerobic sports in your lifestyle. running, cycling, swimming, skipping, jogging, dancing or even long everyday walks can help in increasing your stamina which will result in higher performance during your climb.
Why with us?
In addition to organizing tours, holding mountain events and educational activities such as ice climbing school in Iran, we are also officially responsible for Camp 1 and Camp 3 of Mount Damavand; all the coordination, logistical support of expeditions, booking of shelters, issuing permit, recruiting and training of mountain guides, transportation services and close cooperation or support of Iran's mountain search and rescue forces are done by our experienced team members and trustworthy partners in field of tourism and adventurous activities.
