Ski tours · Tour overview
About Mount Damavand Ski Tour
This Iranian ski tour combines high-altitude acclimatization, summit attempts, ski descents when conditions allow, local support, and a cultural tour of Tehran.
- Mount Damavand ski ascent
- Acclimatization program
- Summit attempt
- Tehran cultural tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- 4/5 · Demanding
- Group size
- 6 people minimum · up to 12 people
- Best season
- March–April
Price from
1,350 EUR
Departure dates and reservation prompts have been removed while this operating pause is in effect.
Currently unavailable
TAF Travel is currently unable to operate Mount Damavand tours because of the current political situation in Iran. Departure dates have been removed, and we are not accepting reservations for these programs at this time.
Ski tours · itinerary
Full itinerary · Mount Damavand Ski Tour
Read the complete route, day by day, without leaving this tour page. Weather, safety, and local operating conditions can require reasonable changes to the program.
Day 1
Arrival in Tehran
Arrive at Imam Khomeini International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner as arranged.
Day 2
Journey to Polur or Reyneh
Drive along the Haraz Road to Polur or Reyneh. If conditions allow, take an optional village walk. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3
Changizchal acclimatization
Drive to Lasem, ascend Changizchal at about 4,050 metres for acclimatization, ski down, and return to Polur or Reyneh. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 4
Doberar acclimatization
Ascend Doberar at about 4,100 metres, ski down, and return to Polur or Reyneh. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5
Local summits and ski touring
Ascend Gol-e Zard or another suitable local summit according to weather and conditions, then ski down and rest in Polur or Reyneh. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 6
Ascent to Bargah Sevom Shelter
Drive to Goosfand Sara, the South Damavand Base Camp, and ascend to the Bargah Sevom Shelter at about 4,250 metres. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 7
Mount Damavand summit
Attempt the 5,671-metre summit of Mount Damavand, ski down to Bargah Sevom and continue to base camp, then return to Polur or Reyneh. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 8
Return to Tehran
Drive back to Tehran and spend the day at leisure after the mountain section. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
Day 9
Tehran city tour
Visit Golestan Palace, the National Museum of Iran, the National Jewelry Museum when open, and the Grand Bazaar. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
Day 10
Departure
Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport for your onward flight. Meal: breakfast.
Printable guide
Download the current tour brief
Save the itinerary, included services, equipment, and applicable terms as a PDF. Language: English.
Ski tours · tour inclusions
What is included · Mount Damavand Ski Tour
- Visa-process assistance
- Daily meals and snacks according to the program
- English-speaking ski mountain guide and local assistant guide for each four-person group
- English-speaking guide for the city tour
- Cook and experienced support staff
- Domestic transportation
- Mount Damavand permit fee, VAT, and other listed taxes
- Porter or mule support when possible, with a maximum 15 kg pack per person
Not included
- Visa fee
- International flights and airport taxes
- Insurance
- Accommodation beyond the itinerary
- Personal climbing or ski gear, including sleeping bag and mattress
- Personal expenses, beverages, and tips
- Unexpected events, weather-related costs, or evacuation costs
Ski tours · Current availability
Current availability: Mount Damavand Ski Tour
Departure dates and reservation prompts have been removed while this operating pause is in effect.
Currently unavailable
TAF Travel is currently unable to operate Mount Damavand tours because of the current political situation in Iran. Departure dates have been removed, and we are not accepting reservations for these programs at this time.
Route-specific equipment
Pack for this itinerary, not a generic mountain.
The Damavand programs are currently unavailable. Any future summer or ski equipment list must be reviewed again with the operating team. This checklist follows the selected route, season, accommodation, and published inclusions. Read the four categories separately: bring, consider, provided, and confirm or rent.
Essential personal equipment
- Passport and a copy stored separately
- Travel insurance that covers the route, rescue and evacuation where relevant
- Personal medication and any prescription details
- Comfortable daypack for water, layers and personal essentials
- Water bottles or hydration system sized for the day
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen and lip protection
- Glacier glasses or ski goggles with reliable UV protection
- Waterproof jacket and overtrousers
- Layered clothing with a warm mid-layer and insulated jacket
- Warm hat, neck protection and gloves with a spare pair
- Mountaineering boots compatible with the confirmed crampons
- Touring skis, skins, ski-touring boots and poles suited to the route
- Ski goggles plus glacier glasses for changing light
- Windproof and waterproof ski or alpine layers for the exposed sections
Recommended or optional
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe only if required by the current plan
- Ski straps and wax suited to the snow conditions
- Thermos for early starts and cold camps
- Cold-rated sleeping bag for high camps; confirm the comfort rating with the team
- Dry bags or waterproof protection for clothing and electronics
- Personal energy snacks for long walking or summit days
TAF Travel provides or arranges
- No current support package is active; any future gear and logistics must be reconfirmed
Rent or confirm with the team
- Personal Damavand mountaineering equipment and technical items, only as confirmed for the route
The list is based on the published itinerary and included services. Weather, snow, access, and the guide’s final equipment check take precedence.
Not verified in the published program — ask TAF Travel before buying or packing it.
frequently asked questions · Mount Damavand Ski Tour
Questions about this tour
The practical answers below cover the route, preparation, changes, and the reservation process.
What is included in the tour?
The complete included-services list appears above and follows the published itinerary for this route.
Who can join this tour?
The group policy and minimum participant number are shown in the route summary. TAF Travel confirms the final group and availability after your inquiry.
What equipment should I bring?
Use the route-specific equipment checklist on this page. The guide’s final check takes precedence when weather, snow, access, or local rules change.
Can the itinerary change?
Weather, safety, permits, access, and local operating conditions can require reasonable changes. The confirmed program and guide instructions take precedence.
How do I request a place?
Choose a listed departure or send your preferred travel window through the reservation form. TAF Travel confirms the route, availability, and next steps before payment.
No payment is taken with this inquiry.
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