Ghazvin Province 2 / Iran
3000 Valley (Eco cultural tour)
(15 days)
Abyaneh Village, Kashan
This village is one of the well known in Esfahan province, in addition to which it boasts of a pleasant climate. The same is located in the northwestern slopes of the Karkas Mountains and at a distance of 28 km. from the city of Natanz. The architectural facet in this village along with the rituals and apparel of its inhabitants is a sight to witness. The Jame' mosque of this vicinity with its historical wooden altar dating to 776 AH, and its wooden pulpit dating to 466 AH. And an inscription in the 'kufi' script is greatly valued both as a historical and religious monument.
Mt.Damavand(Southface5671m):
Damavand is highest peak in Iran and also highest volcano peak in Asia. You can do different level of climbing in all seasons. It has 4 main ridge for climbing and also 3 main glacier .The normal ridge is south and many mountaineers comes to climb or ski .
South ridge has 2 shelter, one at ~3000m as base camp and the other one at 4150m. In winter mostly they are not full and you can use them but you should have your tent for emergency time.
Day 01:Home/Tehran(Iran Capital city)
(Arrival day)After welcoming you in Tehran Imam Khomaini Airport, Our guide will transfer you to a hotel in the city center. For the rest of day with an expert foreign language speaking guide, visit Niavaran & Saad abad palace(Pahlavi dynasty/North ) North of Tehran, Bed /Breakfast.
Day 02: Tehran/Ovan lake
Today we are going to leave Tehran for a 4days trekking in West of Alborz chain.
After having the first Iranian meal(breakfast) in hotel, transfer to Gazvin city(Gazvin province via Karaj & Ghazvin highway),we will have half day sightseeing of Gazvin ,after lunch transferring you Zerabad village via Alamut valley beside the Ovan lake. overnight tent or local house ,Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
Day 03: Tehran/Piche Bon
After having our breakfast in pictures view beside Ovan lake, you transfer to Gazorkhan village ,we commence a light trekking to re excavated castle of Alamut (Hassan Sabah )(~two hour) in castle belongs to Hashish an period, after backing & have a wile rest drive toward Garmaroud small city for Piche Bon village (visit these two places) , overnight in Piche Bon (local house or tent ) that is located in very beautiful & calm area .Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
Day 04: Piche Bon/Maran
After a good sleep & breakfast this village ,start trekking toward Ebatar (2400m) & then to Salanbar pass (3250m) enter toward Sehezar (3000)valley & mountain village in this beautiful area overnight in one of the village in tent or local house (Maran) Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
Day 05: Maran/Ramsar
Today you trek toward the last point in this valley that called Ghazi Mahale (around noon) then drive( by the driver that is already waiting for us) in very beautiful road via this valley to Tonkabon city (Caspian seaside city ) have a good lunch in Restaurant in Caspian sea side then drive to Ramsar ,after a short rest in hotel & taking a shower, visit Javaherdasht area(this area is located down of Soumamous peak .overnight hotel Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
Day 06 :Ramsar/Raineh , Damavand Base camp(south face)
Today from our hotel we are going to transfer to Damavand south face base camp ,we drive toward Haraz Road via Caspian seaside to and drive up to Reineh (during the way you have pictures view of Damavand for taking good photos)after having lunch in local restaurant in Rieneh drive up to Goosfandasar (Damavand Base camp ,overnight Gousfandsara on tent Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.
Day 07: Damavand Base camp/Damavand shelter
We wake up early in the morning ,after having breakfast start climbing(with lunch box) .If we were lucky with a good weather , it will takes 4 hours to reach the second shelter in 4150m .overnight in shelter, Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner.
Day 08: Damavand Shelter/Damavand Shelter
We wake up at 5am and have breakfast and wear and take attack backpack and go up. If the group will be ok in 6 hours we will be in summit. From top you can see all around mountains. We have time so we take picture and go down. In 3 hours we return to shelter. We have meal and then go to sleep after hard day.Overnight in shelter /Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner.
Day 09: Damavand Shelter/Damavand Shelter
Reserve day For bad weather condition overnight in shelter. Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner .
Day 10: Damavand Base camp (south face)/Tehran
Today we are not in hurry we eat breakfast and pack our staff and go down. In 2 hours we reach first shelter(Mosque/Gousfandsara)and rest for few minutes and continue our way to main road .The driver is already there and we return to local guest house .We have lunch and rest and then we go to Mineral hot spring for a hot bath (spa).You will be relax after hot spring and then we will drive to Tehran and stay overnight in hotel. Breakfast/Lunch.
Day11: Tehran/Shiraz
Early In the morning flight to Shiraz and directly an excursion to Persepolis and Naqsh-e-Rostam (the name given to the great cliff face that bears the four rock-cut tombs of Achaemenians dynasty B.C 500 successors and Sassanian rock-relief ). overnight Hotel Bed/ Breakfast.
Day12:Shiraz/Isfahan
Today we will visit Eram a 19th century building there and Ghoran Gate of Shiraz, then we will drive to drive to Isfehan check in hotel in the evening sightseeing 3 famous bridges on the Zayandehroud river,overnight Hotel Bed/ Breakfast 3*.
Day13:Isfahan/Isfahan
Full day the group have sightseeing Isfahan,Chelsotoun which lies in the centre of a large garden and has several halls and rooms which are decorated with marble and impressive gilds (40 columns)Palace, Meidane Naghsh-e-Jahan(Imagine of the world square ,UNESCO's World Heritage Site)),Jamee mosque & shah mosque, Bazaar. In the evening walk along side of Zayandehroud riverside. Overnight Hotel. Bed/ Breakfast.
Day14: Isfahan/Tehran
Today we will drive to Tehran and on route visit Abyaneh (a living historic village demonstrating dessert architect and old living style and clothing fashion.) & Kashan Then visit Burojerdi House and Finn Complex overnight Tehran Bed/ Breakfast.
Day15:Tehran/Home
The group will be transferred to the international airport for flight back home. Bed/ Breakfast .