Mount Damavand and the Pearls of Persia Tour

Package Overview

Summit Iran’s highest peak Damavand (5671m) and explore the Persian cities of Shiraz, Persepolis and Isfahan.International flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees(Stamp fee)
Any meals unlike what is described in the itinerary
Gratuities for driver and guide
Sightseeing other than as described in the itinerary
Items of personal nature consist of telephone calls, laundry and room service

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive

  Arrive at Tehran IKA Airport where you will be met and taken to your hotel. Accommodation: It has be chosen by you as it is written on the offer.

• Day 2 : Tehran, Arrive Alamkuh

  Today leave Tehran and drive northwest. At Karaj, we leave the main highway and head north travelling into the Alborz Mountains on a road which connects Karaj to Chalus on the Caspian Sea we leave the city and pass one of Tehran's four dams which has created a beautiful blue lake. The drive then takes us to the top of a pass at 2500m .Having crossed the range we turn onto a smaller road at Marzanabad and make our approach towards Iran's second highest peak, Alam Kuh (4850m). In contrast to the barren southern slopes the northern approaches are through lush forest influenced by the Caspian coastal climate. The road climbs up into the foothills of the mountains and to the village of Roudbarak (1400m) we then follow a dramatic road of 8km up the Vandarbon valley to our overnight stop at the Vandarbon Hut (2400m). Tonight we stay in the Iranian Mountaineering Federation.

• Day 3 : Alamkuh

  The spectacular peak of Alamkuh is located in the Takht-e-Suleyman Massif. (3300m) .Our "base-camp" is located on a plateau known as Hesarschal (3750m) we stay here.

• Day 4 : Alamkuh

  Todays summit will most likely be Lashgarak (4320 m) and stay here tonight.

• Day 5 : Alamkuh

  Today the plan is to climb Iran's second highest peak Alam Kuh (4850m). A short drive (40 mins) sees us back at the Vanderborn Hut with its welcoming hot showers!

• Day 6 : Alamkuh, Arrive Polur

  Drive out of the mountains and descend to a greener world, the narrow coastal strip nestled between the mountains and the Caspian Sea continue to reach Albroz range to the small town of Polur (2250m). Here we stay in the Iranian Mountaineering Federation Mount Damavand.

• Day 7 : Polur, Arrive Bargah-e Sevom

  After breakfast we leave our base at Polur and climb aboard our 4WDs to drive (maximum 1 hour) on an unsurfaced mountain road as far as Goosfand-sara (3200m). Keep on trekking till able to see the Bargah-Sevon Hut (4200m).Stay here.

• Day 8 : Damavand

  Today, walk from the Bargah-Sevom Hut and take a half day hike to a point of higher altitude before returning back to our base, we make the ascent of Damavand today. Stay overnight here.

• Day 9 : Damavand, Arrive Tehran

  Today we hike back down to walk down to the Goosfand-sara mosque before returning to Tehran.

• Day 10 : Tehran, Arrive Shiraz

  Recharge your batteries till evening and flight to Shiraz.

• Day 11 : Shiraz

  Explore Shiraz, a city which is well-known for its Persian lyrics, roses, cypresses and nightingales. Start your sightseeing at Bagh-E-Eram then the beautifully decorated Nasir al-Mulk mosque continue to visit the 19th century Narenjestan Palace (Orangery).This afternoon visit the peaceful tomb and pavilion of the poets Hafiz and Saadi.Eventually, conclude your sightseeing at Shiraz’s conventional market the Vakil Bazaar (closed Friday).

• Day 12 : Shiraz, Arrive Isfahan

  Today, en route to Isfahan, you visit Persepolis one of the world’s most magnificent archaeological sites. The site was the ceremonial of capital of the Achemenid kings, featuring the remains of the palaces of Darius the Great, Xerexes and Artaxerxes the era brought to life by bas reliefs of kings and courtiers from across the Persian Empire. At Naqsh-e Rustam, you can see four tombs and one building from Achaemenid dynasty with a group of ancient Iranian rock reliefs cut into the cliff from Sassanid density.

• Day 13 : Isfahan

  Start your leisurely day at the Chehel Sotun Palace, then walk the short distance to an attractive square framed by the Imam (Shah) mosque, it is renowned as the supreme perfection of Islamic architecture on one side, and the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque with its colorful detailed tile work ranking among the best in the world on the other. Finally, you visit the Ali Qapu Palace and Bazaar.

• Day 14 : Isfahan, Arrive Tehran

  In the morning visit Jame mosque,ancient bridges, the Armenian Quarter with its churches and cathedral of Vank in Isfahan continue to see Fin Garden in Kashan en route to Tehran.

• Day 15 : Departure Tehran

  Transfer to Tehran International Airport and check-in for your prearranged flight.

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Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Accommodation as each itinerary 14 nights in twin room via private bathroom and tent
• All entrances as it is illustrated in the itinerary
• Transfers by air conditioner vehicle
• Meals as listed FB
• English or other national private tour guide
• Refreshments mineral water on board
• Domestic flight
• Visa processing in Iran
• Gratuities in restaurant and hotel

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Exclusions

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees(Stamp fee)
• Any meals unlike what is described in the itinerary
• Gratuities for driver and guide
• Sightseeing other than as described in the itinerary
• Items of personal nature consist of telephone calls, laundry and room service

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Package Start From

• Shiraz, Iran, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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