The journey
Adventure Iran
tehran · alamut valley · kashan · varzaneh · sarein
Summit a volcano, cross a desert, and climb out of your comfort zone.
For active travellers: trek to the 5,610 m summit of Mount Damavand with a fully-equipped team, then 4x4 and camp in the Lut/Maranjab deserts under the darkest skies, with rock climbing, the Alamut valley and a soak in Sarein's hot springs to recover.
Highlights
- Mount Damavand summit (5,610 m)
- Lut/Maranjab desert safari & camping
- Alamut 'Assassins' valley
- Sarein hot springs recovery
Day by day
Days 1-2
Tehran & acclimatise
Brief city time, gear check, drive to Polur.
Days 3-6
Damavand
Camps Polur/Goosfand-Sara/Bargah Sevom, summit day, descend.
Days 7-8
Alamut
Castle valley trek, Caspian-side scenery.
Days 9-11
Desert
Maranjab/Varzaneh 4x4 safari, dunes, stargazing, camping.
Day 12
Recover & depart
Optional Sarein springs add-on, fly home.
Best season
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
What's included
- mountain guide & team
- mules/porters
- 4x4 & camping gear
- transfers
- visa support
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