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Escalada en Hielo en Irán- Ice climbing workshop in Tehran

Ice climbing workshop in Iran this winter. Taller de escalada en hielo en Irán este invierno. Improve your skills Basic rock climbing know how is required 5 day duration with possibility of extending your stay in Iran to do some sightseeing and or trekking Curso de escalada , Teherán, Irán Duración 5 días Número de participantes mínimo 1 máximo 5 Día 1. La cascada de Abnik , distancia desde Teherán 2.30 horas, salida del hotel a las 6.30 horas, desayuno en camino, entrenamiento hasta las 1500horas, regreso a Teherán, noche en hotel Día 2. La escuela de escalada en hielo, salida del hotel a las 6.30 horas, 2.30 horas en coche hasta la escuela, regreso a las 1500, desayuno y comida en restaurantes en camino Día 3. día de descanso Día 4.   La escuela de escalada en hielo, salida del hotel a las 6.30 horas, 2.30 horas en coche hasta la escuela, regreso a las 1500, desayuno y comida en restaurantes en camino Día 5. La escuela de escalada en hielo, salida de...

ANOTHER TREK INTO THE UNKNOWN, THIS TIME A SALT FLAT

I will keep the place a secret,  I will not name it. The reason is so that it is saved from mass tourism and an inevitable destruction. This place is out of this world and deserves to stay this way.  I had been thinking of trekking the entire length of this salt lake for some years. Due to several factors it had not been possible to pull it off. Firstly, very few people had trekked it. Secondly, the window period in which it could be safely undertaken is short, from the intense heat to the extreme cold and the fact that in winter it is flooded.  From the moment the decision to trek the salt flat was taken to the day we started the trek only 2 weeks lapsed.We had to be quick.  Three of us met in a city somewhere in northern Iran and we set off one early morning to what we had decided would be the starting point. The old Iranian assembled 4WD got as far as it could. We get off only to discover that the front tire was ruptured. The driver, an old friend of o...

Lut desert crossing on foot

Lut desert in south eastern Iran is a beautiful desert unlike any in the country. It houses the famous Yardangs and the Mega-dunes as well as other surprise attractions. This trek would involve some 25 KM of walking per day. 4WD support with highly experienced drivers and guides are provided. The total trip would be 10 days from the south eastern city of Birjand to the village of Keshit where the expedition will end. Location : Lut desert SE Iran, the hottest place on Earth. Trip Duration 10 days Trekking days 8 Total distance trekked approximately250KM Pick up point : the city of Birjand, although transfer from any point in Iran can be arranged. Starting village Deh Salm , altitude 815m ASL,   31°11'49.70"N   59°19'20.62"E End point the village of Kechit 425m ASL,   29°51'4.18"N 58° 8'47.71"E Highest point approximately 1000m, lowest point approximately 240m, the lowest point of Iranian plateau Main attractions : Megad...

Wild Flowers of Iran

http://irannature.areeo.ac.ir/article_119036_01ef576321c48f21275541fadff86f51.pdf The Alborz Mountain range is home to an amazing variety of wild flora . These flowers can be seen growing even as high as 4000 m ASL. Above is an interesting article on the subject and below some photos which I have taken over the years. For any Special tour reservation or further information please write to  info@caspiantrek.com or send a Whats App to +98 937 150 1993