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12 Days Trekking & Hiking Tour – Damavand & Alamut

Iran
Excellent
Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

Start

Tehran

Duration

12 Days

Finish

Tehran

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12 Days Trekking & Hiking Tour - Damavand & Alamut

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Overview

This Tour Package is private. We know you enjoy your privacy. That’s why all our tours are private, flexible, and planned based on your schedule. All tour packages can be 100% customized at no additional cost. Just let us know what you would like to add.

Challenge yourself as you travel through Iran’s pristine & historic landscapes. Conquer the summit of Mt. Damavand, the highest peak in Iran and the highest volcano in Asia. Explore Alamut valley, birthplace of the original Assassins. Stroll through the classical treasures of central Iran.

Tour Highlights

Travel Style

Adventure
Nature
History

Physical Rating

Local Touch

Age Group

+5

Meals

Breakfast only

Transportation

Sedan

Accommodation Grade

Hotel
Traditional Boutique Hotel

Equipment

Proper shoes
Personal medicines
Small bag

Included

- Visa Authorization Code
- Travel Insurance
- Airport Pick-up, Drop-off
- All Accommodations
- Private Land Transport
- 4WD Transfer to Base Camp
- English Speaking Guide
- Mountain Expert Guide
- Damavand Permit Fees
- Entrance Fees for Mentioned Monuments
- Breakfast
- 24/7 Support

Excluded

- Visa Fee
- International Flights
- Lunch, Dinner & Snacks
- Guide & Driver Tips
- Additional Expenses (i.e. Laundry)
- Personal Expenses
- Additional Costs Due to Unforeseen Events

  • Tehran
  • Alamut Valley
  • Shahrud Valley
  • Tehran
  • Polour
  • Damavand
  • Kashan
  • Isfahan
Hicham Kabbage
Hicham Kabbage
2023-04-14
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Excellent service and support Excellent Service ! i am surprised by the reactivity and the will to help and find quickly hotels, flights and solutions for me, even though the holiday season makes things challenging. Chatting through whatsapp made things super smooth and extremely easy. I was interacting with two people from TAP Persia, Rojin and Sohrab. They were just amazing ! They are the ones who reached out to me directly and interacted instantly with me day and night. Great job guys !I used earlier a different company but i was disappointed, i strongly recommend TAP Persia .Keep up the great work !
Furusan
Furusan
2023-04-10
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Visa service for Iran Tappersia was very quick in getting the grant notice for e visa for Iran. I got the grant notice on the following day after they submitted my application to the ministry of foreign affairs.They are very responsive thru WhatsApp.
Rebekka M
Rebekka M
2023-04-10
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Visa application service With TAP Persia we applied for an Iran Visa. They answered every question we had quickly and very friendly. Within 5 days, we got our Visa approval. We thank again for your service.
Amine A
Amine A
2023-04-10
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Visa Je remercie infiniment l'équipe Tap persia pour leur efficacité et rapidité pour l'obtention du visa , ça durée 24 heure pour l'avoir, l'équipe est très réactive même les weekends je recommande vivement et sans hésitation Je viens de passé au consulat d'Iran a paris pour la récupérer et j'ai payé que 30 euro mille merci ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Khushi D
Khushi D
2023-04-09
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Great service It is an amazing experience. Visa process with tap Persia is hassle free and I loved how they’re available to help us 24/7
Pat R
Pat R
2023-04-04
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Fabulous agency - can't recommend more highly for travellers to Iran I decided to go to Iran at short notice and was only able to do so thanks to the exceptional service provided by TAP Persia.What further complicated was my ignorance of being in the middle of Nowruz and the impact that has on flight availabilities etc.In the first instance, that revolved around speedy obtainment of a visa as well as other aspects such as insurance and mah card via their great-value welcome pack.Thereafter, all of my accommodation, tour guides and transport between destinations was arranged by the beyond-wonderful Mahgol with tremendous efficiency, patience and responsiveness - I could not praise nor thank her enough.Communications are as good as can be.With my lack of Farsi and, more specifically, incomprehension of the alphabet, doing things in this manner was the only way to go.All of the guides - Fatemah, Amin, Fardin, Moji, Peyman and Masoud - were fantastic being passionate, knowledgeable, smarter-than-average bears and very nice people.Rasool, Mehrnoush and Sohrab in the office were also very helpful.I would say though that, to help them (especially) to try to draft your itinerary as much as possible before approaching them as this will save time i.e. places, days in each, hotel price-range then trust them to select the latter for you.
Jan
Jan
2023-04-02
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Great Service :) TApersia accompanied us well on the way to our Iran visa. My wife's visa took 2 weeks longer than mine (German EU & I'm Swiss). Our questions were always answered quickly by the nice Mahgol via WhatsApp. We think she did her best for our visa processing. After a while, we were also asked how we were doing! Nice, support and promptness are at the highest level.
Mariam Alwazir
Mariam Alwazir
2023-03-28
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Solo Saudi female in <3 IRAN <3 10/10. It's hard for me to be succinct, but I will try. I am a Saudi who has been impressed, curious, and infatuated by Iranian culture(s), Iron Age history, Islamic & other religious histories, architecture, and geography for over 15 years. Yum, and food. I wanted initially to continue my Persian language study at Dehkhoda Institute, however student visas take much longer than other visas to process, and I would likely miss my class during the processing time. I was disheartened and scrambled through my Google bookmarks looking for old travel that I had saved over the years in my Iran folder. ;) TAP Persia was bookmarked numerous times and I quickly applied for a tourist visa. Hey, I can still practice some Persian as a tourist, right? THE PROCESS WAS SO EASY. So smooth! Mahgol deserves all the praise and recognition for bringing relief to my anxious-self (because I had already long-ago booked my airline tickets and took time off work!), and she walked me through all the steps in a timely manner and with competence and grace. Even during the first week of Norouz and Ramadan, I got a friendly update and advice -- got my tourist visa within 5 or 6 days (the Ministry was closed for Ramarouz, but WOW that was still quick). I cried from happiness and surprise... Thank you thank you. I will be in Iran April to mid-May. Originally I just registered for TAP Persia welcome package + visa help, but now I'm pretty curious about signing up for one or 2 of their tours now. I am beyond impressed and excited. This travel company, Mahgol, & this team already made me feel safe and like I'm going home, and I imagine with their business practice, will prosper for many years down the road. Thank you so much. Someone please remind me to update this post with photos once I arrive to Iran <3
Boba
Boba
2023-03-27
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Easy amd efficient visa service I was more than happy with the visa application process done via TAP Persia. All went smoothly. The team is very kind, responsive and professional. The support and promptness are at the highest level.
Daniel S
Daniel S
2023-03-24
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Iranvisum Ich habe mein Visa für den Iran über TAP Persia beantragt, da der normale Weg zu kompliziert war und sehr viele potentielle Fehler birgt. Ich kann den Service definitiv empfehlen. Alles ist sehr gut und detailliert beschrieben. Der Preis für diesen Service ist es in meinen Augen definitiv Wert. Auch der Kontakt nach der Beantragung über WhatsApp war sehr gut. Sehr freundlich und hilfreich.

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Bulk discount adult
#Discount groupFrom adultTo adultValue
12 Persons, 1601€ each person22 €-370,00
23 Persons, 1635€ each person33 €-655,00
34 Persons, 1416€ each person44 €0,00

Itinerary

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Tehran
Tehran

Start your Iran trekking adventure with a hike through Tehran’s northern mountains. Start with scenic Darband (1,700 m AMSL). From there, hike 1 hour to Pas-e Qaleh (2,800 m AMSL). Rest and grab a snack from the local cafe. Hike another 2 hours to Shirpala Shelter (2,750 m AMSL). After a short break, hike 3 more hours to the Summit of Mt. Tochal (3,960 m AMSL). After enjoying the view, get on the Tochal Cable Car 7th Station and ride the cable car back to Velenjak. Head to Tehran for the night.

Alamut Valley
Alamut Valley

In the morning, head for the famed Alamut Valley, a mix of Patagonia, Switzerland, and Outback Australia. The valley is home to the remains of the Castles of the Assassins, the medieval world’s most feared religious cult. Hike towards Gazorkhan Village for Alamut Castle (2,100 m AMSL), the home of the legendary leader of the Assassins, Hassan Sabbah. Explore his famed library, garden, and training grounds. Finish the night with a trip to the nearby scenic Ovan Lake. Rest in a local homestay for the night.

Shahrud Valley
Shahrud Valley

Head towards Razmian Village of Shahrud Valley for Lambsar Castle, another major stronghold of the Assassins. The military approach of the Assassins involved establishing multiple strongholds within hostile territories, scattered geographically throughout Persia and Syria. They would strike their targets in public then retreat to their local bases. Alamut & Shahrud Valleys served as safe retreats when other strongholds had fallen. Hike through the area and rest in a local homestay for the night.

Tehran
Tehran

Return to modernity in the morning as you head back towards Tehran. Get some much-needed rest and exchange stories with some local guests. Tehran is a massive metropolis, with jaw-dropping architecture, extensive museums, and a lively food scene. Don’t let the day go by without exploring some of the attractions near your accommodation. Prepare for tomorrow’s ascent to Damavand.

Polour
Polour

In the morning, drive 2 hours to the Polour Base Camp (2,400 m AMSL), located in a quiet village situated on the Haraz River. After enjoying breakfast with scenic views, get everything ready for a 5 hours hike deep within Lar National Park towards Damavand Camp 2 or  Goosfand-Sara (3,000 m AMSL), the first base camp on the way to the peak of Mt. Damavand. One of Iran’s many protected areas, the park boasts pristine forests, breathtaking rugged mountains, and an incredibly rich ecosystem. It's also a perfect place for birdwatching and wildlife photography. Spend the night in Goosfand-Sara.

Damavand
Damavand

After a heart breakfast, begin the ascent from Damavand Camp 2 or Goosfand-Sara (3,000 m AMSL) to Damavand Camp 3 or Bargahe Sevom (4,200 m AMSL). The hike will take a little more than 3 hours. Enjoy the mountain views and natural beauty. Once the tent is set up, go on short hikes around the area to acclimatize to the extreme altitudes. You can hike as high as 4,900m AMSL to prepare yourself for tomorrow’s finale. Spend the night in Camp 3.

Damavand
Damavand

Today is the day to conquer the Summit of Mt. Damavand (5,600 m AMSL), the highest volcanic mountain in Asia. Following the 3 hours hike from Camp 3 (4,200 m AMSL) to summit, take the time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery, revel in your accomplishment, and take multiple selfies. On the descent, stop by for lunch back at Camp 3. After some rest, continue the descent towards Camp 2 (3,000m AMSL), where you’ll spend the night.

Damavand
Damavand

After a filling breakfast, hike your way to the Rineh Village. On the way, enjoy the beauty of the Lar Plains. Once in Rineh, hop in a car and give your feet a rest while you drive back to Tehran. Spend the night in Tehran.

Kashan
Kashan

In the morning, drive 4 hours towards the sand dunes of Maranjab Desert, one of many tough terrains caravans had to cross. Drive to nearby Kashan, the birthplace of “kashi” or modern tiles. Visit the Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse for a lesson in classic bathing. Time permitting, you can see the fascinating Abbasian House & Tabatabaei House, two examples of opulent homes with exceptional attention paid to every architectural detail, designed specifically for the desert. Finish the day with a quick stop in Fin Garden.

Isfahan
Isfahan

In the morning, stop by Abyaneh Village. Characterized by a peculiar reddish hue, the village is one of the oldest in Iran. Nestled within inaccessible mountain folds, its residents remained safe from Arab invaders. They still speak Middle Persian, the language of 5th c. Sassanid Persia. At night, visit the Khaju Bridge & Si-o-Se Pol Bridge in Isfahan, local hangouts along the Zayandeh Rud river. Spend the night in Isfahan.

Isfahan
Isfahan

After a night’s sleep, visit the 16th c. Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the seat of Iran’s Safavid dynasty. Explore Qeysariye Bazaar, a local hub filled with handicrafts, spices & carpets. Marvel at Sheykh Lotfollah Mosque’s mesmerizing dome, Shah Mosque’s enchanting courtyard, & Ali Qapu Palace’s view. You can also visit Chehel-sotun Palace, the royal Safavid reception for foreign dignitaries and ambassadors. At night, you can go for a night hike in Sofeh Mountain Park (2,250 m AMSL) and enjoy the panoramic views.

Isfahan
Isfahan

Depending on your flight, visit some last-minute attractions. Pack your bags and head towards the intricate and elaborate 8th c. Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, a former Zoroastrian fire temple that was continually built upon over the centuries. Then it’s off to bright frescos of Vank Cathedral and the historic, delicate handicrafts of the Vank Museum, in the Armenian quarter of New Jolfa. In the evening, head towards IKIA.

Tour's Location

Iran

FAQs

Is travel insurance included?

Yes. We include Iranian travel insurance with up to 10k in medical coverage in every tour package over 7 days.

Are Entrance fees included?

Yes. All entrance fees to all listed attractions are included. If you wish to see additional attractions, you will have to pay separate entrance fees for each one.

Will we have a guide with us?

Yes. Your tour will be led by a local guide from each region or city you visit.

Are meals included?

Only breakfast. Our package tours are half-board, meaning you are responsible for your lunch and dinner.

Do hotel rooms have private bathrooms?

Yes. Iranian hotels are quite similar to western hotels.

Is this tour private?

Yes. All package tours are tailor-made for you and your group.

How much is the deposit?

40% for each traveler. Our prices are based on your group size and preferences in accommodation, transportation and sites.

What costs will I have on this tour?

Your international flight to and from Iran, visa fees, meals (breakfast included), and personal expenses.

How do I get my visa?

Once we process your visa, you can pick it up before you come, at one of Iran’s global embassies or consulates, or upon your arrival, at the Iranian airport.

Can I stay longer once my tour is finished?

Yes. We can help you extend your visa for up to 90 days. We can also help plan the rest of your trip and book your accommodations, transportation, and reservations.

Can I change parts of my trip?

Yes. We can adjust your package tour based on your interests and preferences. Some details, such as bookings and reservations, can require 1-7 days prior notice.

Can we share a room if we are not married?

Yes. If you and your partner are non-Iranian, you will not be asked about your marital status. If you are traveling with an Iranian partner of the opposite sex, hotels may give you a hard time when it comes to shared rooms.

Will we have free time while traveling?

Yes. Your package will be equally divided between the scheduled time and free time. You can also adjust your tour package based on your interests and preferences.

I am vegetarian/vegan. Will I find decent meal options?

Yes. Iranian cuisine includes multiple vegetarian and vegan dishes. Ask your local guide to show you the best dishes, snacks, and food options.

Can I ask my questions in a video call before I book my tour?

Yes. We are available to call 24/7. Schedule your video with us and we will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have.

Can I get a discount on this tour?

Yes. We offer first-time-traveler and seasonal discounts. Let us know when you plan on booking your tour and we will tell you all our active discounts for that time.

I’m an American. Can I book this tour?

Yes. Be prepared for 2-3 months of visa processing, but once you are in Iran, you will be treated like every other traveler.

I’m British. Can I book this tour?

Yes. Be prepared for 2-3 months of visa processing, but once you are in Iran, you will be treated like every other traveler.

I’m Canadian. Can I book this tour?

Yes. Be prepared for 2-3 months of visa processing, but once you are in Iran, you will be treated like every other traveler.

How long does it take to get my visa?

For most travelers, it takes about 2-3 business days to get your visa authorization code. For Americans, Brits, and Canadians, it may take 2-3 months to get your visa authorization code. Once you have your code, you need to pick up your actual visa. If you’re picking up your visa before you arrive, you have 30 days to get your visa at the embassy or consulate, and then 90 days after that to visit Iran. If you’re picking up your visa at the airport, you have 90 days from the time you get your authorization code to enter Iran.

Can I access the internet in Iran?

Your SIM card will not work in Iran, but hotels, restaurants, and cafes often have internet access. If you want to have internet on-the-go, we can get you an Iranian SIM card and modem for the time you are here.

How can I pay for this tour?

Bank transfer to our bank account in Germany.

Does our transport have A/C?

Yes. If you have any preferences, let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Are the guides licensed?

Yes. All of our local guides are licensed professionals.

Is the tour in English?

Yes, but they can also be led in other languages based on your request.

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12 Days Hiking Tour Damavand
Fa K
14/01/2020

A nice getaway for the weekends

My second time in Iran and we wanted to have some adventure. The sight and the stars at night were beautiful. I had my headlamp on until the sun rose and man what a fantastic thing to see. All reds and oranges over the mountains. I reached the summit of Tochal. I would recommend doing this trail, especially if you're not a beginner and have the right equipment, start early, bring plenty of water and food. Great views all along the trail.
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12 Days Hiking Tour Damavand
Chinja
09/12/2019

Not as hard as they say

Well... it's a combination of rocks, restaurants, coffees, snacks on the way. crowded... full of happy faces...enjoying their time in the mountains. You'll take great photos.
12 Days Hiking Tour Damavand
Toishame
18/03/2018

unique on its own

A wonderful way to enjoy a trip.
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