Iran Eco Adventure TOURS “My mother was one of the first professional female rock climbers in and she was the memberof first Iranian student team to climb Mount Everest.She introduced my uncle to mountaineering then my uncle in turn converted other members of the family.” SahandAghdaie recalls as he explains the backstory of Iran Eco Adventure. For Sahand, the founder and CEO of Iran Eco Adventure Tours Co., mountaineering and nature are like family heirlooms. Thus, he joined his uncle in 2006 to bring into being one of the pioneer Iranian companies in Eco adventures. Iran Eco Adventure is the brand name of incoming tours and a division of Spilet Eco Adventures Co. It’s an Iran based company and for over 10 years we’ve been made memories and trips for people who love outdoor activities and hiking, have a passion for travel and a bucket list of exciting adventures. Iran Eco Adventure Our travel experience runs deep, from years mountaineering and traveling in nature of Iran to research trips and just bouncing around every corner of the country. This deep experience is the reason behind our pioneering approach to winning itineraries. Whether you’ve taken many trips, or you’re tying up for the first time, we design and offer everything in the tour program according to your needs. Our tours offer variety of adventure activities ranging from hiking, trekking and biking to alpine skiing and desert safari. Giving you the joy of adventure in numerous locations of our beautiful country under our proficiency steam is what our company mission is all about and we pride ourselves on our knowledge of destinations and our dedication to nature.

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Adventure Tours to Iran 2 3 Adventure Tours to Iran Eco Culture Tours Complete Exploration of Iran Iran is land of vibrant nature beside rich

Beside all the history and cultural trea- sures of Iran the diversity in nature and habitat has made variety in people culture due to settlement of several ethnic groups of people in Iran plateau. Each group in each part of this country has their own Our Eco Culture tours are well designed to cal sites, monuments, castles, building and natural habitat with special life styles and combine the sense of nature and culture both, with unique and creative archi- customs even different cuisine. while you visit and get deep into the rich his- tecture and decoration make Iran one of the tory of Iran during centuries you enjoy the must visit countries among travel destina- hike in nature and explore more about Iran tions. land of four seasons. The tours are custom- Our tours cover most of highlighted cul- ized for any physical condition suitable for tural sites and touristic attractions from an- all age ranges of tourists. In these tours you cient Persia to contemporary Iran. The vi- involve more in life of people who live in the sual feast of turquoise domes in to villages and nomadic regions and you will the harmony of clay and mud brick homes of be received warmly by locals. and rich architecture of ancient Perse- Iran is the country with thousands of years polis are not the only things you will experi- history influenced by many ethnic groups ence in our culture tours. You will also meet during several periods. More than forty dy- hospitable Iranian locals and explore exqui- nasties ruled over the land of from site , , handcrafts and many 5th century BC and each made their fascinat- other surprising things. ing cultural heritages. Lots of archaeologi-

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5 Adventure Tours to Iran Day 10: Drive from to , visit Persepolis and Ach- Day 08: Drive from Yazd to . (B, L, D) Eco Culture tour in classic aemenide Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rostam) (B, L, -) Classic Persia through Desert Day 09: Nomad day (B, L, D) Day 11: City tour in Shiraz, visit Nasirolmolk , Qavam Day 10: Drive from Pasargadae to Persepolis, visit Persepolis and route to Persian Gulf Garden and Zand era. (B, L,-) and Achaemenide Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rostam) (B, L, -) 17 Days Day 12: Drive to Bandar Abass (7hours drive), ferry boat transfer 17 Days Day 11: City tour in Shiraz, visit Nasirolmolk Mosque, Qavam to Hormoz Island. (B, L, D) Garden, Zand complex, Saadi and Hafiz tomb and Aliebn-e Visiting , Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Hormoz, Qeshm Is- Day 13: Visit Hormoz, Transfer to Qeshm. (B, L,D) Visiting , Damqan, Farahzad, Yazd, Pasargadae, Hamze Shrine (B, L, -) land Day 14: Full day Qeshm excursion. (B, L, D) Shiraz, Yasuj, Isfahan, and Kashan Day 12: Shiraz to Yasuj, hiking in Zagros Mountains (B, L,-) Day 15: Full day Qeshm excursion.(B, L, D) Day 13: Yasuj to Isfahan, en route Kerik village, evening visit of Highlights: Day 16: Transfer to airport, flight from Qeshm to Tehran Meh- Highlights: Sio se pol and Khajoo Bridge (B, L,-) Persian Gardens in Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz, Persepolis rabad. (B, L, -) National Jewelry in Tehran, Persian Gardens in Kashan, Day 14: Isfahan city tour and hidden attractions of Isfahan (B, L,-) and Symbols of Zand era in Shiraz, Imam Sq. in Isfahan, Wind Day 17: Transfer to IKA, Departure Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz, Persepolis and Symbols of Zand era Day 15: , drive toward Kashan, en-route visit Towers and Zoroastrian monuments in Yazd, Qeshm Island and in Shiraz, Imam Sq. in Isfahan, Wind Towers and Zoroastrian Abyaneh Village (B, L,-) Hormoz Included: monuments in Yazd, Abyaneh Village Day 16: Hike in Abyaneh Village and drive to Kashan (B, L,-) 16 nights accommodation at hotels and local house in Kashan, Day 17: Check out and Departure flight (B, -, -) Best Time: October – May Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Hormoz, Qeshm as mentioned. Best Time: October – May Physical Rating: All daily meals & snacks as program. Physical Rating: Included: 1 English-speaking guide during the journey 5 Nights accommodation at hotels in Tehran, Yazd, Yasuj, Itinerary: 1local guide for desert (2days) Itinerary: 10nights accommodation at traditional houses in Farahzad, Day 01: Arrival, Check in and rest. (B, -, -) Camel for each 2 person (1day) Day 01: Arrival, Check in and rest (B, -, -) Pasargadae, Shiraz, Isfahan and Kashan and 1 Night Day 02: City tour in Tehran, visit National museum, Grand Ba- Flight from Qeshm to Tehran Day 02: City tour in Tehran, visit National museum, Grand accommodation at local house in Damqan as mentioned. zaar and National Jewelry Museum (B, L, -) 1 private car with air conditioner& experienced driver during and National Jewelry Museum (B, L, -) Daily meals & snacks as mentioned in program. Day 03: Drive from Tehran to Kashan, Half day city tour in the journey. Day 03: Drive Damqan, en-route visit , visit English-speaking guide during the journey Kashan. (B, L,-) All entrance fees for sightseeing as program. Cheshmeh Ali and Tarikhaneh at Damqan. (B, L, D) Local guide for hiking days Day 04: Half day Kashan city tour, then drive to desert. (B, L, -) Day 04: Damqan to Farahzad about 5 hours, en-route visit Private air-conditioned vehicle during the journey Day 05: Half day at desert (Camel riding), drive to Isfahan. (B, L,-) Castle. (B, L, D) 4WD vehicle in desert Day 06: Full day city tour in Isfahan, Visit Imam Sq. (B, L,-) Day 05: Full day hiking on sand dunes from Farahzad toward All entrance fees for sightseeing as program. Day 07: Drive from Isfahan to Yazd, en-route visit Naeen Jame Price: Aroosan Oasis; drive back to Lodge by 4WD. (B, L, D) Mosque, a carpet workshop in Naeen and Meybod Nareen Castle. from Day 06: Drive Farahzad to Yazd, visit , Nain, Meybod and Price: (B, L,-) Amir Chakhmaq Sq. in Yazd (B, L, -) Day 08: City tour in Yazd, Visit Fahadan, Fire Temple, Tower of Day 07: City tour in Yazd, Visit Fahadan, Fire Temple, from Silence, Dowlatabad Garden and Amir Chakhmaq (B, L,-) 1790 € Dowlatabad Garden, Wind Tower, Jame Mosque, Silk weaving Day 09: Drive to Shiraz, visit Pasargadae en-route. (B, L,-) workshop and Zoorkhane. (B, L, -) 1550 €

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Adventure Tours to Iran 6 7 Adventure Tours to Iran Day 6:Drive to Astara, visiting Salsal castle en-route, rest of the Molkand historical bazaar, transfer to hotel. (B, L, -) Eco Culture Tour to North day at leisure (O/N Astara) (B, L,-) Day 16: Visiting Taq-e Bostan, Bisotun (UNESCO World Day 7:Drive to Lavandvil and Kutekumeh Village, trekking in Heritage site), drive to Hamadan, en-route visit of Temple of West Iran Talysh mountains to reach Latun Waterfall one of the highest Anahita in Kangavar. (B, L, -) 19 Days waterfalls in Iran with height of 100 m, descending and drive back Day 17: Early morning trek to Alvand summit, descending by to the hotel. (B, L,-) cable car ,visiting Ganjnameh historical scripts, afternoon city Day 8: Drive to , visiting grand bazaar and Sheikh Safi tour to visit Avicenna Mausoleum. (B, L, -) Highlights: al-din Khānegāh and Shrinethe UNESCO World Heritage site, Day 18: Drive to Tehran (5-6 hours), check in and rest in hotel. Hyrcanian forest, Several Ethnic group of Iranian People, then drive to nomad camping area and camping with (B, L, -) Traditional and local Persian music, Hikingin Zagros & Shahsevan nomads, enjoying the folk music of Azeri (O/N Camp) Day 19: Transfer to IKA, departure (B, -, -) Mountains, Several UNESCO world heritages of Iran (B, L,D) Day9: Half day hiking in foothills of Mt. , back to the Included: Best Time: October – May camp and drive to . (B, L,-) 14 nights accommodation at hotels, 3nights in local house in Physical Rating: Day 10: City tour in Tabriz visitingTabriz Historic Bazaar and 1 night in camp as mentioned. Complex & Tabriz Blue Mosque , then drive to Kandovan village, All daily meals & snacks as program. Itinerary: hiking in Kandovan passageways, drive back to Tabriz. (B, L, -) English-speaking guide during the journey Day 1: Arrival, Check in and rest. (B, -, -) Day 11: Drive to Zanjan, visiting a historical bath in Zanjan and Local guide in Kurdistan (2days) Day 2: City tour in Tehran, visiting National Museum, Grand Soltaniyeh dome (UNESCO World Heritage). (B, L,-) Camel for each 2 person (1day) Bazaar and . (B, L, -) Day 12: Drive to Takab, visiting archaeological ensemble of 1 private car with air conditioner& experienced driver during Day 3:Drive from Tehran to through Chalus road Takht-e Soleyman, then drive to Sanandaj, en-route visiting the journey. one of most beautiful roads in Iran with scenic view of Alborz Karaftoo caves. (B, L, -) All entrance fees for sightseeing as program. Mountains then to Qasem Abad village, local music performance Day 13: Full day hiking in Zhavarud valley and visiting Kurdish in the evening (B, L,D) villages surrounded with orchards and rocky mountains, enjoying Day 4: Full day hiking tour in Hyrcanian forest of Northern the Kurdish music and meeting kind and hospitable Kurdish Price: Alborz mountains visiting small villages, tea plantation farms and family in the evening. (B, L,D) from enjoying overview of Caspian Sea from highlands.(B, L, D) Day 14: Continue the trail, after lunch transfer to Uraman Takht Day 5: Drive to Masouleh passing through Lahijan city, visiting village, free time to walk around. (B, L, -) 1830 € Masouleh, walk around in Masouleh passageways. (B, L,-) Day 15: Drive to Kermanshah, visiting TekyeMoaven Al-

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Adventure Tours to Iran 8 9 Adventure Tours to Iran AlamKouh & Damavand Mountaineering Tours Climbing extended to Classic Persia 15 Days

Highlights: Damavand Mount (the highest peak in Iran and Middle East) well known as Roof of Iran Alamkouh Mount (the second highest peak in Iran), Visiting trea- sures of Persia

Best Time: Mid June -September Physical Rating:

Itinerary: Day 01: Arrival, meet and assist at IKA, transfer to hotel, check in and rest. (-, -, D) Day 02: Transfer from Tehran to Vandarbon. Check in and rest. (B, L, D) Day 03: Transfer to Tang-e Gelu, trekking up to HesarChal, rest of the day for acclimatization.(B, L, D) Included: Day 04: Ascending to summit Lashgarak (4320 m), Acclimatiza- 8 nights accommodation at Iranian Mountain Federation house, tion and come back to camp. (B, L, D) Camp and Damavand Mountain Eco Camp and 6 nights at hotel as Day 05: Ascending to summit 4860m, return to HesarChal Trek- mentioned in itinerary king to Tang-e-Gelu, Drive to Vandarbon. (B,L, D) All daily meals & snacks as program. Day 06:Transfer from Vandarbon to Nandal villages at altitude Dinning tent, kitchen tent & toilet tent in advanced camp with 2300 m in Northeastern face of Mt. Damavand. (5 hours drive), via experienced cook & staff Noshahr - road, we have stop for swimming and sightseeing Table & chair, kitchen tent & toilet tent in Hesarchal camp with in Caspian sea. (B, L, D) experienced cook & staff Day 07:Early morning wake-up, having breakfast, drive to the 1 English speaking mountain guide during all days. start point of climbing route by pickups, transporting backpacks Assistant guide for each 3-4 PAX in summit day (Group size by mules, trekking up to Damavand Advanced Camp (4,350m); bigger than 4 pax) Mountaineering and climbing is the welcome drink & snacks on arrival, relaxation, acclimatization & 1 German-speaking guide during the classic tour training essential matters of mountain, dinner. (B, L, D) spirit of Iran Eco Adventure as we offer Cook & experienced staffs in Eco Camp & Advanced Camp Day 08: Acclimatization day. (B, L, D)(Reserve day) high grade service of climbing tours to Domestic transportation by air-conditioned vehicles Day 09: Early morning wake up, climbing (slowly & as a team), Pickup vehicle (Nissan small truck) for transferring on the dirt Iran’s major mountain climbing destina- breakfast on the route, summit, a short stop for visiting Damavand mountain road tions, Mt. Damavand (5619 m) and Mt. caldera, sulfur fumaroles, landscapes & taking photo, return to the All entrance fees for sightseeing as program. Advanced Camp, relaxation, dinner. (B, L, D) Alamkooh (4870 m). We established and Private air-conditioned vehiclewith experienced driver during Day 10: Having breakfast, transporting backpacks by mules, trek- found a mountain eco camp in North face the journey king down to the trail start point, transfer to Damavand Mountain Mules for carrying luggage ( Each person 1 pack maximum 15 of Damavand that distinguish our Dam- Eco Camp by pickups (mini truck), drive to Tehran, Flight to Shi- KG ) avand tour from any other. Using expe- raz. (B, L, D) Damavand and AlamKooh climbing permit fee rienced mountain guides and the world Day 11: City tour in Shiraz, visit Nasirolmolk Mosque, Qavam class services we run the safe and well Garden and Aliebn-e Hamze Shrine (B, L, D) Day 12: Drive to Persepolis, visit Persepolis, continue to Isfahan. Price: operated programs that can guaranty the (B, L, D) from ascendant to the summits. Day 13: Full day city tour in Isfahan, Visit Imam Sq. (B, L,D) Day 14: Drive to Kashan, Kashan City Tour.) (B, L,D) 1590 € Day 15: Early transfer to IKA airport, flight back to home.

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11 Adventure Tours to Iran Iran Eco Adventure hiking to the castle and hiking back to from the route in a The Exclusive Founder & Funder Mount Sabalan Climbing & valley under the castle, Drive to Tabriz (B,L,-) Hiking Day 09: visiting Tabriz Historic Bazaar (UNESCO World of Damavand Eco Camp Heritage) then drive to Kandowan village , visiting the Kandowan, 9 Days drive back to Tabriz, visiting Elgoli Garden, late night transfer to the Tabriz International Airport , early morning fly back home Best time: June to September (Turkish Airlines) (B,L,-) Physical Rating: Included: Itinerary: 3 nights accommodation in camp, 5 nights at the mentioned Day 01: Arrival in Tehran IKA, welcome greeting and transfer to hotels. the hotel (B,-,-) Meals & snacks as program Day 02: Morning flight to Ardebil, visiting Sheikh Safi al-Din English speaking mountain guide and assistant for each 4 pax Kh neg h and Shrine Ensemble (UNESCO World Heritage) and ā ā English speaking guide for city tours Ardebil Old Bazaar (B, L, -) Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles Day 03: Drive to QoturSui, 3-4 hours trek up to North East shelter Pickup vehicle (local 4WD vehicle) for transferring on the dirt 3700m en-route visiting Shahsavan nomads (luggage transport by mountain road local 4WD vehicle)(B, L, D) All entrance fees for sightseeing as program. Day 04: Acclimatization day (B, L, D) Domestic flight from Tehran to Ardebil. Day 05: Early morning summit push up (4811 m) then descending to camp, after lunch drive back to QoturSui and Sarein (B, L,-) Day 06: Free time to use mineral hot springs, after lunch drive to Price: Alvares, light hiking to nomad’s tents and camping with (B,L,D) Starts from Day 07: Hiking back and drive to Tabriz (3-4 hours), after lunch drive to Kaleybar (B,L,-) € Day 08: Transfer to the start point of hiking route to Babak Fort, 850

Mount Damavand Climbing Tour (Northeast route) 7 Days Best time: June to September Included: Physical Rating: 4 nights accommodation at mountain eco camps and 2 nights at 3 star hotel Itinerary: All daily meals & snacks as program Day 01: Arrival in Tehran IKA Airport, drive via Haraz road Dinning tent, kitchen tent & toilet tent in advanced camp to Nandal at 2300m in NorthEastern face of Mt. Damavand English speaking mountain guide and assistant guide for (5hours drive) (-,L,D) each 4 PAX Day 02: Transfer from Base Camp to the start point of climb- Cook & experienced staffs in eco camp & advanced camp ing, transporting back packs by mules, trekking up to Dama- Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles vand Advanced Camp (4,350 m) (B, L, D) Pickup vehicle (Nissan mini truck) for transferring on the Day 03: Acclimatization day; packing backpacks for next day dirt mountain road (B, L, D) Mules for carrying luggage ( Each person 1 pack maximum Day 04: Early morning climb to summit, a short stop for visit- 15 KG ) ing Damavand caldera and landscapes, return to the Advanced Damavand climbing permit fee Camp, Relaxation (B, L, D) Day 05: Trekking down with light backpacks then transfer to Damavand Base Camp, a short relaxation, after lunch drive to Price: Tehran, evening arriving in Tehran (B, L, -) Day 06: Visiting Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage), Starts from and Grand Bazaar in Tehran (B,L,-) Day 07: Transfer to IKA and departure (B,-,-) 690 €

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Adventure Tours to Iran 12 13 Adventure Tours to Iran Ski Tour Included: (SouthFace) 5 nights accommodation at Mountain Shelter and 2 nights at 3 star hotel as mentioned in itinerary 8 Days All daily meals & snacks as program Best Time: February – Mid April English speaking ski mountain guide and local assistant guide for each 4 PAX Physical Rating: Porter for carrying luggage ( Each person 1 pack maximum 15 Itinerary: KG) Day 01: Arrival in Tehran IKA airport, drive to “Polur” 2300m in Cook & experienced staffs southern face of Damavand mounts (4-5 hours drive) (-,L,D) Domestic transportation Day 02: Early morning, after breakfast, transfer from “Polur” to Damavand climbing permit fee the start point, trekking up to Goosfand Sara (3050m) (B, L, D) Day 03: Climbing to “BaregahSevom” Shelter at 4250mand ac- climatization (B,L,D) Day 04: Climbing/ski-climbing to Mt. Damavand Summit, Ski to Price: the BaregahSevom (B,L,D) Starts from Day 05: Reserved day for extra acclimatization or bad weather trekking down with light backpacks to the start point, transfer to (B,L,D) € Sarakchal and Damavand Damavand Base Camp by pickups (Nissan mini truck), a short re- Day 06: Down the route and skiing to Polur, transfer to Tehran, 1060 Climbing Tour laxation, having lunch, afternoon drive to Tehran, evening arriv- O/N hotel, (B,L,-) ing in Tehran. (B, L, -) Day 07: Full-day Tehran tour to visit Golestan Palace (UNESCO 10 Days Day 09: Rest & recovery, half day city tour in Tehran, visiting World Heritage), National Museum/Jewelry Museum of Iran and National Museum and National Jewelry Museum. (B, L,-) Grand Bazaar (B,L,-) Best time: June to late September Day 10: Departure Day 08: Transfer to IKA and departure (B,-,-) Physical Rating: Included: Itinerary: 3nights accommodation at Hotel, 2 nights at tent in Sarakchal, Day 01: Arrival, meet and assist at the IKA, transfer to hotel, 1 night at Damavand base camp, 3 nights in Damavand advanced check in and rest (B, L, D) camp. Each 2 persons accommodate in double Day 02: Drive from Tehran to . Trek up from Shemshak All daily meals & snacks as program. to camping area in Sarakchal (B, L, D) Dinning tent, kitchen tent & toilet tent in advanced camp with Day 03: Climb up to Sarakchal summit (4200 m), back to camping experienced cook & staff site (B, L, D) 1 English speaking mountain guide during all days. Day 04: Descend from Sarakchal, transfer from Shemshakto Nan- Assistant guide for each 3-4 PAX in summit day (Group size dal Base Campat 2300 m in Northface of Mt. Damavand (5 hours bigger than 4 pax) drive).Welcome drink & snack on arrival, dinner & overnight at Cook & experienced staffs in Eco Camp & Advanced Camp Damavand Base Camp. (B, L, D) Pickup vehicle (Nissan small truck) for transferring on the dirt Day 05: Transfer from Base Camp to the start point of climbing by mountain road pickups (Nissan mini truck). Transporting back packs by mules, All entrance fees for sightseeing as program. trekking up to Damavand Advanced Camp (4,350m); welcome Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver during drink & snack on arrival, relaxation, acclimatization & training the journey essential matters of mountain, dinner & overnight at Damavand Mules for carrying luggage ( Each person 1 pack maximum Advanced Camp. (B, L, D) 15 KG ) Day 06: Acclimatization day/weather condition reserve day; Damavand climbing permit fee packing backpacks for next day, overnight at Advanced Camp. (B, L, D) Day 07: Early morning wake up, climbing to summit (slowly & as a team), breakfast on the route, summit(5619 m), a short stop Price: for visiting Damavand volcanic caldera, sulfur fumaroles &taking Starts from photo, return to the Advanced Camp, relaxation, dinner, overnight at Damavand Advanced Camp. (B, L, D) 990 € Day 08: Having breakfast, transporting backpacks by mules,

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Adventure Tours to Iran 14 15 Adventure Tours to Iran Trekking & Hiking Tours

Day 07: After Lunch Drive back to Tehran through Haraz road (3-4 Hiking in hrs.), transfer to hotel (B,L,-) to Nandal Day 08: Tehran city tour, visiting Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage), National Museum of Iran and Grand Bazaar.(B,L,-) 9 Days Day 09: Transfer to the IKA airport and departure flight (B,-,-)

Best time: June to September Included: Physical Rating: Iran is a great destination for hiking no 4 nights accommodation at camp, 1night at Damavand eco camp and 3 nights at 3star hotel matter in sloppy mountains of Alborz or Itinerary Luggage transport during the hiking days sand dunes of Central Desert. Using the Day 01: Arrival in Tehran IKA, transfer to hotel (B,-,-) All daily meals & snacks as program trails in various altitudes and geographi- Day 02: Transfer from Tehran to (1 Hour), hiking to- English speaking guide and assistant guides ward Lar valley through the KhatunBargah pass (approx. 11 km) cal region with different level of physical Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles (B, L, D) Support vehicles demand we offer plenty of hiking tours Day 03: Hiking toward the valley and alongside to Ka- from 2 to 5 days with high service level of mardasht plain (B, L, D) camps and local house accommodations. Day 04: Continue the trail to Divasiab springs through minor val- leys and camping (B, L, D) Price: Day 05: After visiting the springs, trek down to Vararu Plain, re- Starts from covery time for rest of the day (B, L, D) Day 06: Hiking the last part of trail on Western slopes of Dama- € vand to North on high altitude up to 3650 m then down to the Nandal 750 plain (B,L,D) Iran Eco Adventure

17 Adventure Tours to Iran Ring of Damavand Trekking Hiking in Talysh 7 days Mountains, from

Best time: June to October Neor Lake to Subatan Physical Rating: Highlands Itinerary 7Days Day 01: Arrival in Tehran IKA, transfer to hotel (B,-,-)

Day 02: Transfer from Tehran to Polur (3 hours drive), starting the Highlights: Alborz Mountains, Hyrcanian forest,Trekking on local and nomad- trek from South face at altitude of 2500 meters toward the West ic trails, Neor Lake, Meeting Talysh Nomads (B,L,D) Day 03: Trekking on Western slopes toward North up to 3300 m Best Time: May-July then continue the trail to Vararu plain (B,L,D) Physical Rating: Day 04: Trekking on steep trail up to Dagh plain in North-West face of Damavand at altitude 3650 then trekking down to the Nan- dal plain in North face, reaching Damavand Base Camp in Nandal : village (B,L,D) Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Tehran IKA International Airport, transfer to Day 05: After Lunch Drive back to Tehran via Haraz road (3-4 hrs.), hotel, check in and rest. (B,-,-) transfer to hotel (B,L,-) Day 02: Morning drive to Zanjan, visiting Soltanyeh Dome Day 06: Visiting Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage), (UNESCO World Heritage site), then continue toward Khalkhal National Museum of Iran and Grand Bazaar in Tehran (B,L,-) and Neor Lake, lakeside camping (B, L, D) Day 07: Transfer to the IKA airport and departure flight (B,-,-) Day 03: Full day hiking on nomadic trails to the highlands and Included: passing through nomads living area in Talysh mountains to reach Subatan village (B, L, D) 2 nights accommodation at camp,1 night at Damavand eco camp Day 04: Half day hiking to explore more and visiting Varzan wa- and 3 night in 3star hotel terfall, after lunch transfer and drive to Caspian Sea and Bandar All daily meals & snacks as program Anzali (B, L, -) Luggage transport during the trek beautiful roads in Iran. (B, L, -) Day 05: Drive to , visiting Gilan Rural Heritage Museum, English speaking guide and one assistant guide for each 5 PAX Alborz crossing; Taleghan to Day 07: Visiting Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage), Na- drive to Tehran (B, L, -) Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles tional Museum of Iran and Grand Bazaar. (B,L,-) Day 06: Visiting Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage), Na- Sehezar Support vehicles Day 08: Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport, depar- tional Museum of Iran and Grand Bazaar (B, L,-) 8 Days ture. (B,-,-) Day 07: Transfer to Tehran IKA International Airport, departure Price: and fly back home (B,-,-) Highlights: Included: Starts from Scenic view of Mt. Alamkooh, Alborz Mountains, Hyrcanian 4 night accommodation at hotel, 2 nights in camp and 1 night in Included: forest,Trekking on local trails local house as 610 € 4 night accommodation at hotel, 1 night in camp and 1 night in mentioned in itinerary. Local house as mentioned in itinerary. Best Time: June-October Daily meals & snacks as program Daily meals & snacks as program Physical Rating: English speaking adventure guide and assistant guide English speaking adventure guide and assistant guide each 5 pax Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles. Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles. Itinerary: Pickup vehicle (Nissan small truck) for transferring on the dirt Pickup vehicle (Nissan mini truck) for luggage transport Day 01: Arrival in Tehran IKA, transfer to hotel.(B,-,-) mountain road Day 02: Morning drive to Taleqan&Parachan village (2 hrs) , trans- Mules for carrying luggage. ( Each person 1 pack maximum 15 fer to start point of trekking by 4WD or mini truck, trekking up to KG ) Domche (3500 m) (B, L,D) Price: Day 03: Trek up to 3950 m at Mishchal pass, then descending to Starts from Sehezar valley. (B, L,D) Price: Day 04: Continue the trail down to the valley alongside the river 670 € and stop by a natural hot spring, then to Darjan Village.(B, L, D) Starts from Day 05: Transfer to and Hotel, visiting Caspian Sea, rest of the day at leisure. (B, L, -) 750 € Day 06: Drive back to Tehran via Chalus Road one of the most Iran Eco Adventure Iran Eco Adventure

Adventure Tours to Iran 18 19 Adventure Tours to Iran Desert Adventure Tours

The central parts of Iran plateau is covered with extensive deserts and between these deserts, The Central Desert, Lut Desert and Ma- ranjab are great destinations for adventurous activities. Our desert tours not only take you to a trip on sand dunes, salt flat and oases, also makes a mysterious journey and unforgettable memory for you in places where challenge your soul. Camping in desert and star gazing while you have lounged by the camp fire, and once in a while a meteorite draws a line in the sky, will always remain in your mind. Besides all natural attractions in desert generous and hospitable inhabitants are other points of our desert tours. You will experience the activities such hiking, biking, camel riding, 4WD safari in our well customized tours.

Day 09: Shiraz city tour (B, L, -) Rig-e Jen & Central Desert Day 10: Drive from Shiraz to Isfahan, evening visit of Siose pol and Safari Khajoo Bridges (B, L, -) Day 11: Isfahan city tour (B, L, -) 13 Days Day 12: Visiting Vank Cathedral, then drive to Kashan (B, L, -) Best Time: November-March Day 13: Transfer to IKA airport and departure. Physical Rating: Included: Itinerary: 10 nights accommodation in hotels in Kashan, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfa- Day 01: Arrive at IKA airport, transfer to Kashan, check in and rest han and camp in 2 nights Camp Rig-e Jen. (B, L, -) Daily meals & snacks as mentioned in program. Day 02: Drive to Nain and further to Anarak, entering Rig-e Jen English-speaking guide during the journey (B, L, D) Camp Cook Day 03: Continuing the route to South of Rig-e Jen (B, L, D) One 4WD for each 3pax Day 04: Continuing the route through the desert then exiting Rig-e Support vehicle Jen to Khoor and rest in hotel (B, L, D) Domestic flight from Kerman to Tehran. Day 05: Drive from Khoor to Yazd, en-route we will visit Meybod, Airport transfers Nareen castle, functional pottery workshop , afternoon city tour in All entrance fees for sightseeing as program. Yazd (B, L, -) Day 06:City tour in Yazd, Visiting Fahadan, Fire Temple, Wind Tower, Jame Mosque, Silk weaving workshop and Zoorkhane (B, Price: L, -) Starts from Day 07: Drive from Yazd to Pasargadae, visiting Pasargadae (B, L, -) Day 08: Drive from Shiraz to Persepolis, visit Persepolis and Ach- 1290 € aemenide Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rostam) then return to Shiraz (B, L, -) Iran Eco Adventure

21 Adventure Tours to Iran Desert Riding to Desert Hiking, Biking & Aroosan, Visiting Kashan & Camel riding in Central Isfahan Desert & Visiting Isfahan 8 Days and Kashan Best Time: October to May 12 Days Physical Rating: Best time: Sep to Apr Itinerary: Physical Rating: Day 01: Arrival in IKA airport; drive to Kashan; visiting Tepe Si- Itinerary: alk; (UNESCO World Heritage) and Tabatabai Histori- Day 01: Arrival in IKA airport, transfer to hotel (-,-,D) cal House (-,L,D) Day 02: City tour in Tehran, visit Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar Day 02: Drive to Mesr village (6 hours) and enjoying the traditional and National Museum of Iran (B, L, -) Day 14: Flight to Tehran (Mehrabad); transfer to Hotel (B, L, -) welcome drink (B,L,D) Rig-e Jen, Central Desert & Day 03: Drive to Naeen, visiting Pirnia Traditional House and Eth- Day 15: Transfer to IKA Airport and departure. Day 03: Camel riding and hiking through sand dunes and ancient nology Museum, and then drive to Farahzad an oasis with two resi- routes toward Aroosan and overnight at tent camp (B,L,D) Lut Desert Expedition dent families (B, L, D) Notes: Day 04: Continuing the route to reach Aroosan oasis (B,L,D) Day 04: Hiking and camel riding on sand dunes to camp place in 15 Days On days 6, 7 you will pass through the ancient route of Persian Cara- Day 05: Sightseeing in Khoor & Garme, visiting salt flat, leaving desert (15 km) (B, L, D) vans also Sven Hedin traveled this route to discover Central Desert Khoor to Isfahan, evening visit of Siose-pol and Khajoo Bridge Best Time: November-March Day 05: Biking toward Arousan oasis then to Mohammadabad-e of Iran. (B,L,-) Physical Rating: Kuregaz oasis (30 km) (B, L, D) The route and even some days of program could be changed be- Day 06: Full day city tour in Isfahan (B,L,-) Day 06: Biking to heart of nowhere to feel the mystic and magic of Itinerary: cause of extreme weather condition in Rig-e Jen & Lut Desert, also Day 07: Half day city tour visiting “ChehelSotun” palace; Menar in swamps of Central Desert the vehicles could got mired down desert (25 km) (B, L, D) Day 01: Arrival in IKA International Airport , transfer to hotel, rest Jonban (the swinging minarets), and Vank Cathedral, drive to after rain and guides will decide in location on how to change the Day 07: Biking to Khur through a mountainous dirt road, visiting (B, L, -) Kashan (B,L,-) route. date palm orchards and oases en-route (B, L,-) Day 02: City tour in Tehran, visit National Museum, Grand Bazaar Day 08: Transfer to IKA Airport and departure. The local houses are refurbished and developed houses to host tour- Day 08: Drive to Isfahan, half day city tour in Isfahan, visiting Kha- (B, L, -) ists, they have multiple shared rooms in traditional style, they serve Included: ju Bridge & riverbank of ZayandeRud (B, L, -) Day 03: Drive to Nain and further to Anarak, entering Rig-e Jen Day 09: Full day city tour of Isfahan (B, L,-) meals and they will give sleeping stuff like blanket and mattresses. Visa processes. (B, L, D) Day 10: Visiting Armenian quarter of Jolfa, “Vank” cathedral, then Day 04: Continuing the route to heart of Rig-e Jen (B, L, D) 2 nights accommodation at Traditional hotel, 1 night at camp, 2 Included: drive to Abyaneh village, hiking in Abyaneh (B, L, -) Day 05: Passing through several sand corridors and continue the nights in local house and 2 nights at hotel as mentioned in itinerary 6 nights accommodation in hotels in Isfahan, Tabas, Kerman& Day 11: Drive to Kashan , City tour of Kashan (B, L, -) route to East (B, L, D) All daily meals & snacks as program. Tehran Day 12: Departure flight Day 06: Continuing the route of Rig-e Jen to Jandagh then drive to English speaking guide and one assistant guide in desert riding 2 nights accommodation in traditional houses in Farahzad and Mesr & Farahzad (B, L, D) for each five PAX Mohamadabad Included: Day 07: Half-day rest & enjoy the atmosphere of Persian style tra- Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles 6 nights accommodation in tent camp as mentioned in program. 1 night accommodation at camp,3 nights at Traditional house and ditional house, afternoon drive to Aroosan & Mohammad-Abad Luggage transport Daily meals & snacks as mentioned in program. 7 nights at 3star hotel Kooregaz (B, L, D) English-speaking guide during the journey All daily meals & snacks as program Day 08: Keeping the way to South and to reach Khur then drive to Camp Cook English speaking technical guide and one assistant guide for each Tabas, en-route visiting the vast salt flat (B, L, -) One 4WD for each 3pax Price: 5 PAX Day 09: Refreshment Day in Tabas, half day tour to Tang-e Morte- Support vehicle Starts from Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles za Ali to walk in an incredible canyon with two current springs of Domestic flight from Kerman to Tehran. Supporting vehicles and luggage transfer hot and cold water and visiting an ancient bund remained from Sa- Airport transfers € Bike technician& spare parts favid era (B, L, -) 1030 All entrance fees for sightseeing as program. Renting the bike is possible Day 10: Passing the Tabas-Kerman Road (paved road) exit toward Gandom Beryan (One of the hottest points recorded on globe Earth by NASA Observatory) then drive to Shahdad (B, L, D) Price: Day 11: Continuing toward the Shahdad Kalouts and Lut Desert Price: Starts from (Natural UNESCO World Heritage) and entering the Kalouts region Starts from (B, L, D) 1240 € Day 12: Continuing toward the center of Lut Desert with an outlook of Rig-e Yalan (B, L, D) 1970 € Day 13: Exiting the Lut Desert; drive to Kerman (B, L, -) Iran Eco Adventure Iran Eco Adventure

Adventure Tours to Iran 22 23 Adventure Tours to Iran Biking Tours

There is no better way to explore Iran than doing it on bike. To see more and get surprised by the natural scenery and local’s hospitability, saddle is the best place to sit and enjoy the excursion across the nature and villages. Whether you ride on trails in Alborz Mountains or in vast Central Desert of Iran the spirit of thousands years of passage in these ancient routes will blow into your soul. We offer most inspiring tour packages in various parts of Iran from single day to multi-day programs for any level of experience. What makes our tour packages different is our knowledge and experience of Iran’s nature beside support services specially designed for bikers. Desert Biking in Maranjab Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles Supporting vehicles and luggage transfer 7 Days Bike technician & spare parts Renting the bike is possible Best time: June to September Physical Rating: Price: Itinerary Day 01: Arrive in IKA airport, drive to Kashan, transfer to hotel Starts from (-, L, -) Day 02: Riding the bike to Abu zeyd Abad, then toward the desert 870 € (B, L, D) Day 03: Biking toward the and Caravanserai (50 km) (B, L, D) Day 04: After visiting Caravanserai and Aran Salt Lake, biking to Aran-va-Bidgol (30 km) and transfer to Kashan. (B, L, -) Day 05: Visiting Fin Garden (UNESCO World Heritage) and Ab- basian historical house; afternoon drive to Tehran (B, L, -) Day 06: Visiting Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage), Na- tional Museum of Iran and Grand Bazaar (B, L, -) Day 07: Departure

Included: 2 nights accommodation at camp and 4 nights at 3 star hotel as mentioned in itinerary All daily meals & snacks as program English speaking technical guide and one assistant guide for each 5 PAX Iran Eco Adventure

25 Adventure Tours to Iran Mountain Biking in Lar National Park What Our Clients Say!

8 Days In the summer of 2011 I was fortunate to lead a delegation of climbers from the American Alpine Club on a visit Best time: May to June to Iran to enjoy the companionship of our colleagues in the Alpine Club of Iran and climb many of the attractive mountain venues in that country. While our official hosts were our friends in the Alpine Club of Iran, all aspects of visit logistics were ar- Physical Rating: ranged and managed by the Spilet Company, now referenced as Iran Eco Adventure Tours. Itinerary Our delegation arrived on a variety of international flights. All flights were met promptly by Spilet and our team mates were taken Day 01: Arrival in Tehran IKA, transfer to hotel (B,-,-) directly to our hotel, a very comfortable facility in central Tehran. From that point until our departures from Iran we enjoyed a well- Day 02: Transfer from Tehran to Garmabdar(1 Hour), riding the Mountain Biking Round of planned, very exciting sequence of climbing events which took us from the Darband bouldering areas north of Tehran on to the focus of bikes toward Lar valley through a mountain dirt road (18 km half Our visit, the alpine venues of Alam Kuh and Mt. Damavand. Side trips to Pole Khab and Shahmirzad for rock climbing rounded the route uphill) (B, L, D) Mt. Damavand out an exceptional program of climbing activities. Our visit concluded with a fascinating two day visit to the cultural sights of Isfahan. Day 03: Biking toward the valley and alongside Lar River to Div- 7 Days Throughout the two weeks of our official club visit our hosts in Alpine Club of Iran and the professionals of the Spilet Company Asiab natural spring (30 km mostly descending) (B, L, D) ensured that logistics for transport, food, lodging and guide services were in perfect order. Several of our AAC team stayed on after the Best time: June to September Day 04: Biking on steep road to TorshakChal pass (3 km) then down club official event and arranged with Spilet for extensive personal tours of other areas in Iran. In all cases they were very satisfied with Physical Rating: to Vararu plain (8 km), recovery and relaxation free time and enjoy- all hosting and guiding arrangements. I can without hesitation recommend the services of the Spilet Company, now Iran Eco Adventure Tours. I personally hope to avail ing the Western view of glorious Damavand (B, L, D) Itinerary Day 05: Challenging day; biking the last part of trail on Western myself of their support for a return to Iran in the near future. Day 01: Arrival in Tehran IKA, transfer to hotel (B,-,-) slopes of Damavand to North on high altitude up to 3650 m then Day 023: Transfer from Tehran to Polur a town in South of Dama- David Thoenen, American Alpine Club down to the Nandal plain (16 km uphill, 9 km downhill) (B,L,D) vand(2 Hours), riding the bikes toward Lar valley through an as- Iran 2011 Day 06: Drive to Tehran via Haraz road (3-4 hrs), transfer to Hotel, phalted road (5 km) then entering to dirt road on South Western slop check in, rest of the day at leisure. (B,L,-) and riding to Vararu plain (18 km) (B, L, D) Day 07: Visiting Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage), Na- Day 03: Joyful biking to Div-Asiab natural springs and return, visit- Iran is gorgeous! tional Museum of Iran and Grand Bazaar (B,L,-) A truly miraculous journey! A big opportunity I had was, although I started the pro- ing nomads (20 km) (B, L, D) Day 08 : Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport, depar- cess of getting visa on March 22nd, I could fly to Tehran on April 8th. Day 04: Challenging day; biking the last part of trail on Western ture (B,-,-) Another big chance for me was getting the service from Iran Eco Adventure agency. slopes of Damavand to North on high altitude up to 3650 m then We stayed in a seriously high quality house with super delicious traditional home- down to the Nandal plain (16 km uphill, 9 km downhill) (B,L,D) Included: made food, which kept us very satisfied about our stay. A warm, comfortable place Day 05: Drive to Tehran via Haraz road (3-4 hrs), transfer to Hotel, that made us feel home. 3 nights accommodation at camp,1 night at Damavand eco camp check in and rest of the day at leisure (B,L,-) Everything happened exactly on the schedule we got before our trip and nothing and 3 nights at 3star hotel Day 06: Visiting Golestan Palace (UNESCO World Heritage), Na- was missed. We visited Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz. And we spent a All daily meals & snacks as program tional Museum of Iran and Grand Bazaar (B,L,-) day in obviously majestic site, Perspoolis the World Heritage registered by UNES- English speaking technical guide and one assistant guide for Day 07: Transfer to Imam Khomeini International Airport, depar- CO, out of the city. each 5 PAX ture (B,-,-) During the trip, our tour guide, who spoke our language fluently and humorously, Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles showed us a lot of interesting small sites. Besides, he was constantly concerned to show us the maximum of varied sites and things. Supporting vehicles and luggage transfer Included: Bike technician& spare parts Old buildings and structures, like mosques, museums, bazaars, picturesque neighbor- 2 nights accommodation at camp, 1 night at Damavand Eco hoods… Renting the bike is possible Camp and 3 nights at hotel Should not forget to say that, as our guide showed, the extensive culture of Iranian people, Iran is broader than what we All daily meals & snacks as program thought before. English speaking technical guide and one assistant guide for each Price: We even had the honor to attend the first gathering of the year for the rose distillation. Such a nice experience. 5 PAX Some other guides showed us the natural waterfalls, rivers, mountains, etc. The country is large and if you are a fan of desert from Domestic transportation by air conditioner vehicles lands, there are a lot of great and fabulous places to visit. Supporting vehicles and luggage transfer And about the Iranian people, the hospitality they had will never be forgotten. € Travel in a group of 14 people, came from Brussels from 8th to 24th of April 2016. 790 Bike technician& spare parts Monique Lepot Renting the bike is possible Belgium 2016

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