Caspian Trek

There are tens of peaks and hundreds of trekking routes in this unique region of the Middle East, some of which are listed below.

In addition to published tours, we can arrange logistics for other tours within our operational area. For further information please email us at info@caspiantrek.com

» Light Trails
Visit to a local pottery workshop where three generations live and make traditional pottery using a wood-fired clay furnace, Siyah Sared waterfall, trekking in Garesmesar with a breathtaking view of the Caspian Sea, Markuh fortress, thermal water baths of Ramsar, Danial water cave, one of the longest in the world, Khoshkedaran, one of the last untouched ecosystems of the northern Iranian plateau with a variety of wild fauna and flora.

» Medium Treks
Daryasar, Miyan Lat forest trekking, Chalaki region, Dina Sara village and Aza Rood waterfall.

» Harder Treks
Trek from Aguzhal to Lemira, one of the most untouched and isolated summer villages in the Tonekabon region and take in the breathtaking view of the Caspian Sea from an altitude of 2,600m (about 7,000 feet), Trek to Gerde Kuh (3,200m), Siyalan (4,250m), Kandigan (4,000m), Beles Kuh (3,500m), Kalahu (4,412m), Loy Na (4,200m), Takhte Solaiman (4659m), Alamkuh (4850m), Somamoos ( 3,620m) and on your way visit ancient cemeteries, shepherd dwellings and stunning scenery.

» Challenging Treks
For a real challenge join us in the winter months (from November to February) for the hard trails outlined above and trek in deep snow and ice or try our long treks following the old tracks from Tonekabon to Taleghan, Alamut and Eshkevarat which each take 3 full days of trekking in wilderness). In Alamut we will visit the world famous valley and the fortress of the Assassins.

Please remember we can tailor-make a tour in any of the above categories visiting several places or doing a combination of treks and cultural attractions. Just tell us what you want and when you are coming and leave the rest to us!

Suggested Tours

» Light to Medium

≡ Day 1.
Morning: Explore Khoonegeli.
Afternoon : visit to the local pottery workshop

≡ Day 2.
Spend all day exploring the wonders of Daryasar and Esel Mahale

≡ Day 3.
Morning: Visit to Markuh Fortress. Afternoon : relax in thermal water baths of Ramsar

≡ Day 4.
Morning: Visit to Khoshkedaran protected ecosystem. Afternoon : explore the forests and Daniyal water cave.

≡ Day 5.
Spend the day in the beautiful village of Dina Sara and visit the Aza Rood waterfall.

» Medium to Hard 1

≡ Day 1.
Morning: Explore Khoonegeli.
Afternoon : drive to Aghuzhal and trek to Lemira. Spend night in Lemira (in tents or village dwellings)

≡ Day 2.
Trek all day to Asiyab Sar and then to Golarz, spend the night in Golarz or 15 minutes away in Galiyan

≡ Day 3.
Morning: Explore Galiyan. Afternoon: drive to Jennat Roodbar and visit the old cemetery and continue all the way for a relaxing thermal bath in Ramsar. Spend the night back in Khoonegeli.

≡ Day 4.
Visit Ghale Gardan fortress then drive to Ghazi Mahalle, trek to the village of Arood. Spend the night in Arood.

≡ Day 5.
Morning: Trek an old forest path from Arood to Sarbalan, lunch in Sarbalan. Afternoon: return to Khoonegeli.

» Medium to Hard 2

≡ Day 1.
Morning: explore Khoonegeli.
Afternoon: visit the local traditional pottery workshop.

≡ Day 2.
Visit Ghale Gardan fortress then drive to Shane Tarash, trek to Sigah a shepherd’s dwelling, where we spend the night.

≡ Day 3.
Trek to Gerde Kuh, Kashtan and Zardesar peaks. Spend the night in Gerde Kuh in a tent.

≡ Day 4.
Trek west into the summer villages of Pishkuh, Sif Kelaye, Demirun, Lemira and Valgesar, spend the night in Lemira overlooking the Caspian from an altitude of 2,600 m.

≡ Day 5.
Trek back to Aghuzhal, have lunch then drive back to Khoonegeli.

» Hard to Challenging (May to September)

≡ Day 1.
Morning: explore Khoonegeli.
Afternoon: drive to Asel Mahalle, trek to Daryasar, and spend the night in the Hartang valley.

≡ Day 2.
Start from Hartang to Rahe Gardan and Viney, spend the night in tents among the Alamuti nomads in the Viney area 3,600 m above sea level.

≡ Day 3.
Climb the Siyalan peak 4,250m and Kandigan 4,000m then Haniz village.
Drive to the historic village of Gazarkhan and the valley of the Assasins in Alamut. Spend the night in Gazarkhan

≡ Day 4.
Drive to Garmarood and Pichebon, trek to Salajanbar and old caravansarai in the village of Salajanbar (Salanbar), Kolamlat and Maran. Spend the night in Maran.

≡ Day 5.
Trek to Sehezar road to be picked up and driven to Khoonegeli.

All the prices are inclusive of accommodation (Khoonegeli where indicated, other village houses or tents), all meals and snacks, tea, guide and transport to and from Khoonegeli.

Prices do not include insurance. We can arrange insurance and it is strongly recommended that you have comprehensive travel insurance.

» Last Update 05 Jan 2012 «