Beyond its ancient history and masterpieces of architecture, Iran is a great trekking destination with a diverse nature and a variety of mountain sceneries. Iran’s two main mountain ranges, Alborz and Zagros, have blessed mountain lovers of all tastes and expertise levels with a wide selection. From Mount Damavand (5610m), Asia’s highest volcano, to a multitude of +4000 peaks of Iran’s lengthy ranges, you can hop aboard any of our Iran Trekking Tour Packages….
TOP TREKS IN IRAN 2024
Contents
- 1 TOP TREKS IN IRAN 2024
- 2 WHY CONQUER A MOUNTAIN IN IRAN?
- 3 OUR TOP IRAN TREKKING TOURS 2024
- 4 IRAN TREKKING TOURS WITH US
- 5 OUR EXCLUSIVE AND INTERNATIONALLY STANDARD CAMPS
- 6 YOUR GUIDES ON AN IRAN TREKKING TOUR
- 7 THE BEST SEASON FOR AN IRAN TREKKING TOUR
- 8 TOP DESTINATIONS FOR IRAN TREKKING TOURS
- 9 WHICH IRAN MOUNTAIN TO PICK
- 10 BEFORE HOPPING ON AN IRAN TREKKING TOUR
- 11 IRAN TREKKING TOUR FAQ
- 12 THINGS YOU SHOULD PACK FOR AN IRAN TREKKING TOUR
- 13 DISCOVER MORE ABOUT IRAN’S MOUNTAIN CLIMBING DESTINATIONS
- 14 IRAN HIKING TOURS
- 15 OTHER ADVENTURES YOU MIGHT LIKE TO TRY
WHY CONQUER A MOUNTAIN IN IRAN?
The Budget-friendly Cost
Compared to other trekking destinations around the world, an Iran Trekking Tour is a real bargain!
The Doability
The great thing about Iran’s +5000 and +4000 summits is that you need no technical skill or equipment to conquer them in their common season.
The Variety of Choices
A wide selection of +4000 summits (and a +5000 one), as well as a variety of sceneries and difficulty levels expect you in Iran.
The Time-friendly Experience
Conquering even the highest Iran summits is possible in less than 6 days (from Tehran to Tehran).
The Spirit of Iran
In Iran, the hospitable people and the rich culture are unmissable! So, beside your Iran trekking tour, the historical treasures and the sweet customs will fascinate you.
The Diverse Nature
The diversity of Iran blesses you with a diversity of adventures in completely different settings; from skiing on snow-capped mountains to off-roading to the depth of sandy deserts!
OUR TOP IRAN TREKKING TOURS 2024
Mount Damavand South Face Trekking Tour
The highest volcano in the Middle East and the highest mountain in Iran, the snow-capped mythological Mount Damavand...
Trekking on Mount Alam Kuh - Hesarchal Route
The second highest mountain of Iran after Mount Damavand, Mount Alam (4848m) has worldwide popularity among...
Mount Sabalan Trek- Northeastern Face
Trekking up the 5-million-year-old sacred mountain of Iran, Sabalan (4811m), is both physically and spiritually rewarding. This...
Conquering Sabalan and Damavand
Summiting the two highest inactive volcanoes of Iran, the sacred Sabalan Mountain (4811m) and the...
Hike to Alamut Castle & Summit Sialan Mountain
The thrill of ascending to the top of the most beautiful mountain of Iran...
Adventures on Mount Damavand & Reghez Canyon
Looking for the liveliness of trekking, the adrenaline rush of canyoning and...
Mount Alam Kuh & Mount Damavand Trek
Join the summiteers of Iran’s highest mountains: the interesting Mount Alam (4848m) with about...
Trekking on Sialan and Damavand
An adventurous trek to the top of two of the most picturesque mountains of Iran, Sialan Mountain and Mount Damavand...
Summit Mount Damavand at Your Own Pace
Make the most of your Mount Damavand Trek with a slow and steady pace! And put your true adventure in
German Ridge and Mount Damavand Climbing Tour
If you are looking for a safe and quality mixed program of rock climbing and trekking in Iran, you’ve found
Sabalan Mountain, German Ridge & Mount Damavand Tour
For true mountaineers out there! Here’s your supreme mixture of rock climbing and trekking Adventures!
Mount Sabalan Trek - South Face Route
Trek on Iran’s most sacred mountain and its third highest summit and be blessed with the beauties of this 4811-meter
Mount Tochal and Mount Damavand Trek
Beside conquering Asia’s highest volcano and the highest mountain in Iran, Mount Damavand (5610m), enjoy the unforgettable experience ...
Trek on Zard Kuh Mountains
Zard Kuh (4221m), a range of ‘almost leveled’ mountains in the central section of Zagros Mountains, has annually...
Zard Kuh Mountains & Mount Damavand Trek
Summit both Zard Kuh (4221m), a range of ‘almost leveled’ mountains in the central section of Zagros Mountains, and...
IRAN TREKKING TOURS WITH US
Exclusive and Internationally Standard Camps
For our Iran mountain climbing tours, we present the only exclusive and internationally standard camps on Mount Damavand, Mount Alam Kuh, and Sabalan Mountain. This gives us the unparalleled advantage of operating tours there.
Professional Guides
We stand together with professional guides with extensive resumes and years of experience in operating mountaineering tours.
Variety of Packages
We offer a wide variety of trekking tours of different levels of difficulty on Iran’s top trekking destinations. And that’s not all! For you to have an efficient acclimatization and more memorable adventures, we mix and match other summits with each other.
Tailor-made Options
Not finding what you’re exactly looking for? To cater to every taste and all professional levels, we offer you tailor-made packages.
Showing You the Spirit of Iran
Beside your Iran trekking tour, with our cultural tours, we can bring you to the treasures of Iran, the sweet customs of Persians, their lifestyle, and to the heart of their homes.
Responsible Travel
We care about our Mother Nature and our hearts go out to the children with no or irresponsible caretakers. That’s why we donate 4% of our profit to nature-cleanup and tree-planting programs in Iran, and 3% of it to philanthropic foundations that contribute to children’s well-being.
OUR EXCLUSIVE AND INTERNATIONALLY STANDARD CAMPS
The experience our operations team have had on the world’s top summits (in Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, South America, etc.), their love for Iran, and the potential they saw in Iran as a mountaineering destination inspired them to replicate the standard camps they’ve been in on Iran’s top trekking destinations.
The High Standards
The only exclusive and internationally standard camps on the top summits of Iran, Mount Damavand’s south face, Mount Alam Kuh, and Sabalan Mountain, are what give more value to our trekking adventures. These camps are up and running during the trekking high season, can shelter around 30 mountaineers, and offer every 2 mountaineers one tent equipped with foam and mattresses.
The Food in Our Camps
The good news is, we have professional cooks on our camps. So, you don’t have to eat canned food all the time! For lunch and dinner, you’ll enjoy freshly cooked food suitable for trekking. Plus, a variety of breakfast and snacks are also available. A vegan or vegetarian? No worries! Just let us know and we’ll take care of everything.
The Food in Our Camps
The good news is, we have professional cooks on our camps. So, you don’t have to eat canned food all the time! For lunch and dinner, you’ll enjoy freshly cooked food suitable for trekking. Plus, a variety of breakfast and snacks are also available. A vegan or vegetarian? No worries! Just let us know and we’ll take care of everything.
Environment-friendly
We love and respect the mountains, so we do our best not to spoil them! That’s why on our trekking tours, we sort the waste and use solar energy panels. Plus, our camp is temporary, meaning that we leave no human damage or trace on the environment after we’re gone.
YOUR GUIDES ON AN IRAN TREKKING TOUR
We have handpicked Iran’s top mountaineering guides, some of which have the eight-thousanders on their resumes, to accompany you on a safe adventure. With a great knowledge of mountain climbing, years of experience as coaches, and unrivaled experience in leading trekking tours in Iran, they couldn’t do a better job overcoming challenges, as well as encouraging, guiding and taking care of you.
Iraj Maani
Since Iraj stepped into the world of professional mountaineering at the age of 15, he hasn’t stopped shooting for the stars. As a member…
Mehdi Bigdeli
Mehdi’s participation in a half-day trekking program at the age of 16 started his journey in the world of mountain climbing and he hasn’t…
Hosein Moghaddam
A sports enthusiast since childhood, Hosein naturally chose physical education for his higher education and has tried many sports ever since…
THE BEST SEASON FOR AN IRAN TREKKING TOUR
Iran is a trekking destination for all seasons! The reason is the diversity of climates in it. In wintertime for example, southern Iran has a pleasant weather for mountain climbing! And there will be no need for winter climbing gear or skills! However, Iran’s top mountaineering destinations, like Damavand, Alam Kuh, and Sabalan, have cold snowy winters. And their best trekking season is from around June to August. We mainly operate Iran trekking tours during this time. But if you are interested in fall or winter ascents, we can arrange that for you!
TOP DESTINATIONS FOR IRAN TREKKING TOURS
♥ Mount Damavand
The Roof of Iran and top on the list of Iran’s best trekking destinations is in the north of the country: Mount Damavand (5610m). Looking very much like Japan’s Mount Fuji with a conical shape, this summit is Asia’s highest volcano. Ascending routes that demand no technical skill make Damavand a doable choice among the +5000s. Plus, the unique nature and the different camps and facilities make Damavand one of Iran’s dreamiest and most popular summits. You can ascend it from the southern, northern, western, and northeastern faces. The southern route, where our exclusive camp is located, is the least challenging one. Read more
♥ Alam Kuh
Iran’s second highest mountain , Alam Kuh (4850m), is in a picturesque region of high tough mountains in the north of Iran. Alam Kuh is best known for its flanks and it epic big wall among rock climbers. Yet, as a great destination for Iran trekking tours, Alam features a large number of trekking routes for different tastes and expertise levels. The 2 main trekking routes are Hesarchal (which is the least challenging of the routes and the most scenic), and Siah Sang (which is one of the country’s most difficult trekking routes). Our exclusive camp is on Hesarchal route. Read more
♥ Mount Sabalan
Mount Sabalan is Iran’s third highest summit (4811 m) and its most beautiful one. As a main attraction in northwest Iran, Sabalan enjoys a breathtaking beauty and an abundance of hot springs. Plus, this volcano blesses its conquerors with the beauty of a crater lake on top of its highest peak. From the variety of routes for summitting Mount Sabalan, the northeastern face route is the most popular. The southeastern face route, where our exclusive camp is located, is less crowded than the other routes and it is one of the most scenic. You can also visit the nomadic tribes on this route. Read more
♥ Sialan Mountain
Northern Iran also presents Sialan Mountain (4250m), the land of attractive valleys and springs. If you’d like to trek through green forests, Sialan is the place to be! On one side, Sialan touches the breathtaking Daryasar Plain, and on the other, it extends to the legendary Alamut Valley. The southern route and the northern route are the main routes you can take on Mount Sialan. Read more
♥ Zardkuh Mountains
Southwest of Iran features Zard Kuh Mountains as a special piece of Zagros Mountains. As a home to Bakhtiari Nomads, Zardkooh enjoys several high peaks, rare plants, and flowing springs. Kolonchin (4200m), its highest peak, is the most popular for an Iran Trekking Tour. Read more
WHICH IRAN MOUNTAIN TO PICK
Each summit in Iran enjoys its own unique features and beauties. So how attractive they are to you depends on your taste and level of professionality. However, we could say that our Mount Damavand Tours have always had the first rank for their popularity. Need help choosing a destination?
Contact us then!
BEFORE HOPPING ON AN IRAN TREKKING TOUR
Level of Difficulty:
Depending on which mountain and which route you choose, the levels of difficulty will be different. You can check out each tour’s difficulty level on the tour page. But generally, Iran’s trekking destinations aren’t very challenging and they don’t require technical skills or gear in their high season.
Acclimatization and Preparation:
Depending on your physical state, acute mountain sickness could be a challenge on some Iran trekking tours. But with the company of our experienced guides, this challenge can turn into a safe and more memorable experience. Based on your physical capabilities and mountaineering experience, our guides will arrange the best acclimatization plan to adapt your body to the altitude and ensure a more secure and professional mountaineering experience.
IRAN TREKKING TOUR FAQ
Can beginners ascend Mount Damavand and Alam Kuh?
Although Damavand and Alam Kuh are Iran’s highest giants, no technical gear or skills are needed for conquering them. If you have physical preparation and you are efficiently acclimatized, you are free to go! Beginners can also make it to our camp.
Do I have to carry my trekking gear/luggage on an Iran trekking tour?
If you’d like to, we can arrange for your luggage to be carried.
Do I need an acclimatization before an Iran Trekking Tour?
If the mountain you’ve picked for your Iran trekking tour requires acclimatization, we have included an efficient acclimatization program in the itinerary. These programs are either on that mountain itself or on other high peaks of Iran.
What will I eat on an Iran Trekking Tour?
The great cooks in our camps know what kind of food you’ll need for your trek. And they provide you with fresh finger-licking food. Contact us to get the menu of the meals. And why not bring your favorite snacks?
Where will I be staying on my Iran Mountaineering Tour?
Depending on the mountain and route of your choice, you’ll either spend the nights in our exclusive camps or the mountain shelters.
Can I add an Iran cultural tour to my mountain climbing tour?
Sure! Actually, you’re in the right place! On our cultural website, you can pick from our diverse range of multi-day cultural tours, from our Urban Adventures, short adventures into the depth of Persian culture, or…
What should women wear during an Iran Trekking tour?
Unlike in the cities where women are a bit limited, dress code for a trekking adventure is free.
How long before my trip should I book an Iran trekking tour?
Apart from the time we need for scheduling your Iran Mountain Climbing tour, your visa preparation process is a factor. Generally, visa process takes around 2 weeks. However, for American, British, and Canadian citizens, this might take a bit longer.
THINGS YOU SHOULD PACK FOR AN IRAN TREKKING TOUR
- Mountaineering shoes
- Suitable mountaineering pants and a pair of warm base-layers
- Warm gloves, Windbreaker, Water Proof Jacket (like Gore-Tex), Polar Jacket
- Mountaineering backpack (35 to 45 liters)
- Mountaineering sunglasses, Suitable sleeping bag, Trekking Poles
- Sleeping bag mats (to avoid becoming frostbitten)
- Warm hat, Sunscreen, Headlights
- Light snacks
DISCOVER MORE ABOUT IRAN’S MOUNTAIN CLIMBING DESTINATIONS
We have written comprehensive blogs on Iran’s different mountains, their different summit routes and trekking seasons, trekking guide and more… Check them out!
IRAN HIKING TOURS
East and West Alamut Tour
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Desert to Forest Hiking Tour
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OTHER ADVENTURES YOU MIGHT LIKE TO TRY
As a side dish to your trekking adventure, you can hop aboard any of our adventure tours: from unforgettable horseback riding experiences and hiking adventures in the diverse nature of Iran to desert trips and tours of nomadic tribes!
Trekking
Rock climbing
Canyoning
Ski
Horseback riding
Desert
Hiking
Islands
Nomad
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