Climbing Mount Ararat (5165 m)

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

9 - YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE MOUNTAIN TOURISM INDUSTRY
Since 2015 our company has been making 5000m+ mountain climbs, such as Elbrus, Ararat, Kazbek, Damavand, Kilimanjaro.

SAFETY
One of the main principles of the club is to ensure the safety of the participants.

TECHNICAL AND PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS
Our experienced staff will help you better prepare for your ascent. We also help you choose the right mountain equipment.

During the ascent to Mount Ararat, the heavy items of the participants will be moved by horses.

Depending on weather conditions, one additional overnight stay on the mountain is possible, for which no additional fee will be charged from the participants.

Our company will help you in choosing the necessary equipment, and in a specialized clothing store that cooperates with us group members will be given discounts.

After climbing all participants will be given certificates for climbing Mount Ararat from Armland Adventure Club and Alpinism Federation of Armenia.

What's Included

Service of professional mountain guides
Transfer of heavy items and backpacks by horses
Permit
Cook service on the mountain
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Overnights in high quality hotels
Tents, mattresses, crampons
Entrance tickets to all visiting places
Alcoholic Beverages
International or domestic flights
Personal gear
Dinners in Kars, Dogubayazit, Van

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up piont: Republic Square

OR
Meeting point

Go to the Marriott hotel

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    DAY 1. YEREVAN - GEORGIAN -TURKISH BORDER - DOGUBAYAZIT

    1 stop
  • 1
    Kars

    Our first day will start with the road trip Armenia-Georgia-Turkey. First, we will visit Kars, will see the Castle of Kars (12th century) and the Cathedral of Kars (Holy Apostles Church, 10th century). Afterwards, we will take the direction to Dogubayazit. Hikers will take an overnight in a high quality hotel of Dogubayazit.

    10 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    DAY 2. ARARAT BASE CAMP (3200 METERS)

    1 stop
  • 2
    Mount AgrI

    The next day we will approach up to 2200 meters by offroad cars, where we will begin hiking. After 4-5 hours of hiking, the group will get to the first camp at the altitude of 3200 m, where they will have an overnight in the base camp in tent.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    DAY 3. ARARAT CAMP 2 (4200 METERS) - ACCLIMATIZATION

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mount AgrI

    In the morning the group will climb to the second camp at 4200 m, where hikers will have a rest and will get prepared for the last push to the summit. Overnight will be at 4200 m (second camp).

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    DAY 4. ARARAT SUMMIT (5137 METERS)

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mount AgrI

    At 2:00-3:00am we will start to climb to the summit. When the group reaches the top of Mt Ararat, we will celebrate our successfull ascent and take some photos. Afterwards, the group will start to descent to the camp located at 4200 m, then to the camp at 3200 m, and drive to Bayazet

    9 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    DAY 5. ARARAT BASE CAMP - DOGUBAYAZIT

    1 stop
  • 5

    In the morning our group will go to Ani, have a look around and start the journey back to Yerevan.

    6 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Armland Adventure Club

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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