Motoring Stupidity on a Global Scale, a Guaranteed (But Super-Fun) Disaster, the Unexpected, and the Greatest Adventure on Earth, none of these phrases can describe the Mongol Rally the way it deserves. The Mongol Rally is an annual cross-continent race held by a group named ‘The Adventurists.’
We suggest the following specific itinerary made for the Mongol Rally especially British, American, and Canadian citizens which need to be fully guided in Iran. These itineraries try to lower the cost of crossing Iran by spending fewer days. Message our 24/7 online support team to tailor-make your Mongol Rally journey across Iran.
Turkey or Armenia Border:
| Days | Cities | Distance by KM | Distance by Hours | Hotel |
| 1 | Border to Tabriz | 250 KM | 3.5 Hours | Azadi Hotel |
| 2 | Qazvin | 470 Km | 5.5 Hours | Iranian Hotel |
| 3 | Tehran | 145 Km | 2 Hours | Pamchal Hotel |
| 4 | Shahrood | 415 KM | 5.5 Hours | Paramida Hotel |
| 5 | Sabzevar | 255 KM | 3 Hours | Camelia Hotel |
| 6 | Departure (Bajgiran) | 240 KM | 3.5 Hours | – |
| Included: Visa, Insurance, Carnet de Passage, Accommodations, Full-Time Tour Guide | ||||
| Total Price: 2900 Euros Per Car (2 pax) | ||||
Entering Azerbaijan Border:
| Days | Cities | Distance by KM | Distance by Hours | Hotel |
| 1 | Border to Rasht | 250 KM | 3.5 Hours | Kadoos Hotel |
| 2 | Tehran | 320 Km | 4.5 Hours | Pamchal Hotel |
| 3 | Shahrood | 415 KM | 5.5 Hours | Paramida Hotel |
| 4 | Sabzevar | 255 KM | 3 Hours | Camelia Hotel |
| 5 | Departure (Bajgiran) | 240 KM | 3.5 Hours | – |
| Included: Visa, Insurance, Carnet de Passage, Accommodations, Full-Time Tour Guide | ||||
| Total Price: 2650 Euros Per Car (2 pax) | ||||
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What is Carnet de Passage?
A Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) is a customs document that allows the temporary importation of a vehicle into a country without paying duties or taxes on the vehicle. It’s an international customs document that facilitates the temporary importation of goods, including vehicles, into a country. You need Carnet de Passage to enter and exit Iran’s borders and that is why we include it in our tour packages to make it easier for you to obtain it at the border. Usually upon arrival, drivers should head to the customs office and declare their vehicle, providing necessary documents such as the vehicle’s registration, insurance, and proof of ownership. Next, they will need to purchase an Iranian third-party liability insurance policy, which is mandatory for foreign-registered vehicles. Afterwards, officials will inspect the vehicle and verify its details before issuing the CPD, a customs document that allows temporary importation of the vehicle into Iran. To make this process easier for our travelers, our guide will be waiting for you at the border and help facilitate this process. Make sure to contact us to book your tour now.
Different Routes for Mongol Rally in Iran
There are no fixed routes for the Mongol Rally, but you have to keep in mind that you need to enter Iran from the northwest and exit from the northeast. If you are entering Iran from the Turkey or Armenia Border, the fastest way to pass through is through Tabriz, Tehran, Shahroud, Sabzevar/Quchan. If you are entering Iran from the Azerbaijan Border, Rasht, Tehran, Shahrud, Sabzevar route is the fastest way.
There is an alternative route to this visiting the most important cultural attractions of Tehran, Isfahan, or Shiraz like Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Persepolis, and Golestan Palace. This route is longer and more expensive but worth it for culture enthusiasts and people interested in Iran’s history.
How to get an Iran Visa for Mongol Rally?
The visa process is fairly easy for most nationalities.
You can apply for your e-visa online and get it in 2-3 business days, and you can pick up the visa at the closest embassy to where you live, any embassy on your route. Keep in mind that it is not possible to get your visa at the Iran border. The process is straightforward, and you can read everything about it on our visa page.
Iran visas for British, American, and Canadian citizens, are a little bit complicated. They need to apply at least three months prior to their arrival and provide a detailed CV. They also need to use the services of an agency to book their visa and need to pay for a full-time tour guide to accompany them throughout their stay. Termeh Travel provides tour packages and tailored tours for Mongol Rally at reasonable prices. You can ask our support team, available 24/7, to create an itinerary specially made to match your preferences and needs.
Why Should I Do Mongol Rally?
The main idea is to take traveling to the next level, or as they say, “if nothing goes wrong, everything has gone wrong.” The idea is to communicate with locals when your car breaks down, use your creativity and survival skills in the middle of nowhere, and make critical decisions in rough situations. You will have to sleep in your car, cooperate with your teammates, and sacrifice a meal, or a night’s sleep, but continue the adventure, after all, the show must go on. You can walk, hitchhike, or even ride a bike, but you have to get to the finish line.
Teams range from one person up to six or seven; there are no limits or rules for the number of teammates, you can do it solo on a motorbike like a legend or share the glory with your friends, or strangers. Mongol Rally is a great place to make new friends since you are going to spend your days and nights together, tackling different problems along the way.
Mongol Rally Through Iran, The Real Adventure
There are no fixed routes, and that’s what makes it fun, and the routes vary, as you can see on this map. One of the main routes enters Iran from the northwest countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey and exits from Quchan city to Turkmenistan. This route is full of extraordinary attractions and many UNESCO Heritage Sites.
Iran has 24 Sites such as Golestan Palace in Tehran, Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Fin Garden in Kashan, and Persepolis in Shiraz.
We take a look at different reasons for putting Iran on your list of Mongol Rally destinations.
The Hospitable People of Iran:
The most important reason for visiting Iran is simply the hospitable, and warm-hearted people.
Some Iranians speak decent English, especially the young generation, and most of them would invite you to their houses to spend an evening drinking aromatic Persian tea, or for a delicious dinner.
The Roads and Weather for the Mongol Rally in Iran:
The roads are pretty decent compared to some other countries, but there are many off-the-beaten paths to take. The north provides mountainous and green roads, while the center and the east lean toward arid and hot. You can pass through both lush forests and dry deserts on the same day. As you can read in our other article, the weather is moderate most of the time as Iran is considered a country with 4 seasons.
Fuel in Iran:
One of the best things about driving in Iran is the fuel. You can find cheap fuel all over the country, 10 Liters of regular Gasoline will cost you around 1 dollar making it almost 10 times cheaper than Europe. You can also find gas stations all over the country since 3,500 gas stations are ready to service your car on all the major roads.
What if My Car Stops Working in Iran?
There are many local repair and spare shops located in big and small cities of Iran. If your car stops working in the middle of nowhere in Iran you can simply call the 1693 number yourself or as an Iranian do it for you. Most young people in big cities can speak English but you might have difficulties talking to most common folk in Iran. The language barrier can cause some problems, that is why we suggest joining a guided tour to handle these situations. You can do that by contacting our support team.
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