Be Adventurous and Take a Tour Trekking in Mount Ararat

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Mount Ararat is 5137m (16854 ft), and you will need a special permit to climb the mountain which your guides will organise. However, this can take a couple of months to process.

We have an acclimatisation process as altitude sickness can be a problem with some climbers. This is something our professional guides are familiar with and are happy to direct you to good sources of information.

For those who wish to experience the impressive, beautiful scenery of this region without the trek to the summit, we are happy to arrange treks on foot or horseback.

We arrange all equipment for the climb including tents, sleeping bags, pickaxe, hand lamp, mountaineering clothing and shoes and you will have a professional and certified local guide who will prepare three meals a day for you, and, of course, tea.

What's Included

Climbing Permit
Professional guide
All accommodations
All state and local taxes
Dinner (Optional[6])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
All road transport (tolls etc)
Breakfast and Dinner
Other services not mentioned
Lunch
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Drinks
Insurance

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from Van Airport

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival to Van Airport

    1 stop
  • 1

    Arrive at Van airport where you will be greeted and brought to your hotel or campsite, where you will meet with your mountain guide and enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Dogubeyzit.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Begin your hike on Mount Ararat

    1 stop
  • 2
    Mount AgrI

    After early morning breakfast, start your trek with a drive to the highest truck stop (approximate elevation 2000 meters/6562 ft), then begin a four-hour hike that ascends around 1100 meters to Base Camp 1 (approximately 3100 meters/10,170 ft.) and the distance is 8-10 km. Base Camp 1 is a green pasture surrounded by stone walls that shields the tents from the wind.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    High altitude acclimatisation day

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mount AgrI

    Today you will have a climb to 4200 metres then return to base to acclimatise yourself to the high altitude.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Hike to Base Camp 2

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mount AgrI

    Today you will have a steeper six-hour hike to Base Camp 2 (approximate elevation 4200 meters/13,780 ft) with a distance of 10 km. Circular clearings among the rocks provide our tent sites with a natural windshield, and melted glacier water runs freely near the campsite.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Base Camp 2 to the summit

    1 stop
  • 5
    Mount AgrI

    Today climb from Base Camp 2 to the summit (elevation 5137 meters/16,854 feet) taking around 6 hours and we usually start this ascent at 2:00 am. Crampons and an ice axe are needed for the final hour of ascent. Most people return to Base Camp 2 by 11:00 am, pack, and descend to Base Camp 1.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Descent from Base Camp 1

    1 stop
  • 6
    Mount AgrI

    Take a 4-hour descent from Base Camp 1 to where a vehicle will be waiting to you back to lodgings in Dogubeyazit and a well-deserved visit to a Turkish bath and loosen up your tired muscles and then enjoy a relaxing dinner on the shores of Lake Van and with an opportunity to reflect on your achievement.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Goodman Tours

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Extreme Sports
Bus Tours
Adventure Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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