$630 / person

6 Day
5000 m +
Iran

08.09.2025

Yes, yes, in 2025 we are going to Iran to climb Mount Damavand. Mount Damavand or Demavend is not only the highest peak in Iran and Asia, but also the highest volcano in Asia. The height of the mountain is 5610 meters. Damavand is not just a mountain. it is a symbol of Iran's national pride. During the trip, we will not only climb the mountain, but we will also have time to get acquainted with several historical and cultural centers, life and cuisine of Tehran, the capital of Iran.

Day 1

Yerevan - Tehran

It is planned to reach Tehran by direct flight from Yerevan (about 1 hour 30 minutes), and those participants who want to reach Tehran by bus will join the group in Tehran (the journey is about 1070 km, about 21 hours). Arriving at our hotel in the center of Tehran city, we will check in and have free time to visit the historical and cultural centers of Tehran: Golestan Palace, recognized by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage of Asia, National Museum of Archeology and History of Iran. We will also see the famous Freedom Tower of Tehran, get acquainted with the daily life and cuisine. At the end of the day, the guides and specialists will check the property and clothing of the participants.

Overnight at the hotel

Day 2

Mount Damavand Base Camp

After breakfast in the morning, we will go to the base camp of Mount Damavend, which is located at an altitude of about 2100 meters, then we will climb from the base camp by mountain vehicles to the camp at an altitude of 3100 meters, after which we will continue the ascent on foot to the main third camp (Bargah Sevom) at an altitude of 4200 meters. Heavy things will be moved by mules. The duration of the walk is 6-7 hours

Overnight in a mountain camp

Day 3

Acclimatization Day

As with other 5000+ ascents, the adaptation of the body to the local climate and altitude is also very important in this ascent. Therefore, on this day we will make an ascent for acclimatization and climb to about 700-800 relative heights. After the descent, we will have free time to prepare for the night ascent.

Overnight in a mountain camp

Day 4

Climbing to the top of Mount Damavand

Depending on the weather conditions, we will start the ascent around 01:00-02:00 at night. After 6-7 hours of ascent, we will reach the top, mark the ascent on the top, enjoy the views from the top and start the descent to the 3rd camp. Well, the ascent is done. All we have to do is relax and share our emotions.

Overnight in a mountain camp

Day 5

Damavand Mountain - Tehran

It's time to get to Tehran. The return is planned along the same route: we will go down to the camp at an altitude of 3,100 meters, and then to the base camp by car, after which we will go to Tehran by car. And imagine with what pleasure we will stay at the hotel and take a bath.

Overnight at the hotel

Day 6

Return to Armenia

In the morning, depending on the flight time, we will go to Tehran airport and return to our homeland with a suitcase full of new emotions and memories.

Participants must have sleeping bag, backpack (big and small), mountain climbing boots, warm mountain uniform, jacket, hats (both summer and winter), comfortable hiking gloves, jersey, sunscreen cream, headlamp, hiking poles, thermal underwear, mask, trekking sunglasses, gaiters.

Participation cost per person is 630 $

The price includes

✔ Guides services (Armenian and local)

✔ Transportation in Iran

✔ Hotel (including breakfasts)

✔ Overnight in mountain camps

✔ Meal throughout the climb, personal chef service (on the mountain)

✔ Transportation of clothes and items (with horses)

✔ Mountain Climbing Permit Fee (around $50)

✔ Certificate of participation

Price does not include

✘ Cost of flight or bus from Armenia to Tehran

✘ Cost of food in Tehran

✘ Travel insurance

✘ Other personal expenses

Age limit: from 16 to 50 years old.

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