Caspian & Alborz

Nature
7 Days / 6 Nights
Private · 1–10 people
English-speaking mountain guide
Moderate
Travel Insurance Included
Visa Support Included
24/7 WhatsApp Support
Free Cancellation · 30 Days
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7 Days / 6 Nights
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💰 Price Summary

1 adult × €1,190€1,190
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Total€1,190
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Tour at a Glance

Travel Style

Nature

Physical Rating

Moderate — ★★★☆☆
Some walking and active days. Basic fitness helpful.

Meals & Accommodation

Hand-picked hotels

Transport

Private air-conditioned transport

Group Size

Private · 1–10 people

Guide

English-speaking mountain guide

Languages

English · Chinese · French

Best Season

Spring & Autumn
Oct–Apr for desert legs

Tour Highlights

  • Mount Damavand — 5,610m, the highest peak in the Middle East
  • Masuleh — terraced mountain village where rooftops double as streets
  • Anzali Lagoon — boat safari through Caspian wetlands and birdlife
  • Lahijan tea gardens & Gilan rice paddies
  • Larijan hot springs at the foot of Damavand
  • Traditional Gilaki cuisine and village hospitality
Mount DamavandMasuleh VillageAnzali LagoonLahijan Tea Gardens GilanLarijan Hot SpringsGilan Cuisine

What's Included

  • Visa Authorization Code
  • Mountain guesthouses & boutique hotels
  • Private 4x4-capable transport
  • English-speaking mountain guide
  • Daily breakfast
  • All entrance fees
  • SIM Card & Tourist Card
  • 24/7 WhatsApp/WeChat support

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fee (~€50)
  • Lunch & dinner (except welcome dinner)
  • Guide & driver tips
  • Optional Damavand summit trek & gear

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 Tehran
Arrival at IKIA Airport. Private transfer to hotel. Welcome dinner with the Heritage Persia team. Briefing & SIM card.
Day 2 Tehran → Damavand Foothills
Drive into the Alborz range (2h). Tajrish Bazaar and Darband village en route. Arrive Polour, base village of Mount Damavand. Easy acclimatization walk with views of the volcanic cone.
Day 3 Damavand Region
Half-day hike on Damavand's lower slopes (no technical climbing required). Afternoon soak in the Larijan thermal hot springs. Overnight in a mountain guesthouse.
Day 4 Alborz → Masuleh
Cross the Alborz pass, descending through cloud forest into Gilan province. Arrive Masuleh, the terraced village where each rooftop is the next house's courtyard. Evening exploring its stepped alleyways.
Day 5 Masuleh → Caspian Coast
Drive to Anzali (1.5h). Boat safari through Anzali Lagoon's wetlands and birdlife. Continue to Rasht, Gilan's capital — Rasht Grand Bazaar and a Gilaki cooking class.
Day 6 Caspian Coast
Full day among Lahijan's tea gardens and Gilan's emerald rice paddies. Free time on the Caspian shoreline. Farewell dinner.
Day 7 Departure
Scenic drive back to Tehran via the Chalus road. Transfer to IKIA Airport. Tour ends.

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