Duration

8 Days

Activity Level

Moderate

Best Months

Apr, May, Jun, July, Aug, Sep, Oct

Activities

Trekking & Hiking

Travel Styles

Adventure Travel

An active tailor made Adventure Iran holiday in southern sides of the Caspian Sea and hike in different regions

TOUR CODE

015-STN-TRK

START

Tehran

FINISH

Tehran or Tonekabon

REGION(S)

Alamut Valley, Caspian Sea

INCLUDED

MEALS: 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel: 2 Nights, Camp: 1 Night, Guesthouse: 2 Nights, Local House: 2 Nights
TRANSPORTATION: Private vehicle
All transportation according to the itinerary Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary Meals as indicated in the itinerary English speaking tour guide Backpack handling by Mules/Horses (limited to 15kg per person)

NOT INCLUDED

Entry fee for the sites not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance
International airfare
Excess baggage charges
Airport and departure taxes
Any extra hotel costs such as early check in or late checkout
Laundry
Mini bar used in the room
Meals not stipulated in the itinerary
Tips (optional)
Cost of medical immunizations
Bottled water
Phone calls
Any other service not mentioned in the itinerary

Combing the golden peace of different tour of Alamut Trek , Central Alborz and trekking around Damavand Mountain
Photography from Andej canyon ”Red-rock”
Visiting the fabled ruins of the Alamut historic castle “Eagle Nest”
Local Homestay & socialize with locals and eating organic dairy of the village
Exceptional Trekking route through spectacular mountain scenery
passing an old caravanserai
Crossing 2 vast valleys called Alamut and the valley of Sehezar
One day exploring tour in the Caspian Sea, visiting Ramsar
Hiking in the central Alborz mountain in the Caspian region
Visiting an inhabited village in the north part of central Alborz mountains
Larijan mineral hot spring spa
Enjoying the sounds of nature and the beauty of the river and mountains
The experience of staying in Mt. Damavand base camp
Hiking for photography to the viewpoint around Damavand mountain

The tour is a combination of the best parts of three Adventure Iran tours. We will cover the trekking from the valley of the assassin “Alamut” to the Caspian Sea and Kojour and Kandelus valley and amazing trekking around Mt Damavand on this trip. The tour designed for hiker loving people and the hiking they will have hiking in three important regions in the Alborz mountain. It will be held in the west and central Alborz.
This tour will start from Tehran to Alamut on the shore of the Caspian sea. In this trekking and sightseeing tour you will have the chance of doing different activities, while enjoying the beautiful landscapes. Although one the highlights of this tour can be visiting the castle of Alamut and the landscape of Central Alborz mountain and staying in the village of Nave the best location for photography of Mt Damavand. On the Caspian you will visit beautiful city of Ramsar. The route encountered in this itinerary is filled with mountainous scenery with many beautiful spots ideal for photography.

Day 1: Tehran to Alamut Valley

Departure from hotel after breakfast and drive towards the city of Ghazvin. Start trekking from the canyon to Alamut Castle. (B)

Day 2: Trekking day

Today we will pick an old trail through the mountains and work our way up to another historic village. (B, L, D)

Day 3:Trekking to the Caspian

After breakfast at 7:30 A.M we will hike our way through some spectacular scenery towards another beautiful and old village. (B, L)

Day 4: Explore the Caspian Sea

We have one day sightseeing and exploring tour in the Caspian sea towards Gilan. There are lots of attractions in the north of Iran, which according to the time of your travel, climate and local situation you will see some of them. then we will drive to a village (B, L, D)

Day 5: Trekking day

After breakfast we will hike our way through some spectacular scenery towards another beautiful and old village. (B, L)

Day 6:Caspian Sea

After breakfast, will continue driving by Haraaz road. We will reach Lajian village by the late afternoon. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Trekking day

After breakfast at hotel in Larijan, we will drive to another village which is located on the southern east of Damavand Mountain. We will have an interesting Trekking. Overnight stay in tents. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Trekking- Drive to Tehran

After breakfast, we will have a short Trekking.In the afternoon we will drive to Tehran takes two and half hours. (B, L) In the afternoon we will drive to Tehran. (B, L)