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7-Day Climb Of Ararat Mountain From Van

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Climbing

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Description

Experience the thrilling ascent of Mount Ararat (5.137 m), the highest mountain in Turkey, taking place along only the permitted route via two camps. We will show you the most beautiful sights of Van. Enjoy sightseeing at the Ìshak-Pasha-Palace, which was built high above the Dogubayazit plateau in the 17th century. Ararat is venerated as a holy mountain not only in Turkey but also in Armenia, Georgia and other cultures living at its base.

Highlights
  • Climb to Mt. Ararat, the highest peak in Turkey
  • Visit the Ishak Pasha Palace
  • Enjoy the hospitality of a Kurdish nomad family 
  • 1. Day - Transfer to Dogubayazit expand_more
    • Transfer from the airport at Van (1727m), with the lake of the same name, in East Anatolia, to the Hotel in Dogubayazit (B/L/D)

    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals: - / - / Dinner

  • 2. Day - Camp 1 Ararat expand_more
    • Drive on a bumpy road up to about 2200m to the starting point of our ascent. Ascent to Camp 1 (3200m, about 4 hours); luggage will be transported by horses. Overnight stay in tents (B/L/D)
  • 3. Day - From Camp 1 to Camp 2 and back to Camp 1 expand_more
    • Ascent for acclimatisation (5 hours). Ascend on winding roads almost to Camp 2 without luggage to test for acclimatisation. During the break, you can look past the Lesser Mount Ararat into Iran. After the descent food in the camp, overnight stay again in Camp 1. (B/L/D)
  • 4. Day - Camp 2 Ararat expand_more
    • Packing of tents and ascent to Camp 2 (4200m, 5 hours); luggage will be transported by horses; the tents are protected from the wind behind walls of stones. It will only be a short overnight stay in tents. (B/L/D)
  • 5. Day - Summit Day expand_more
    • Up to the peak of 5165m (about 4-5 hours). Start at 3 a.m. First, you will have to climb over boulders and small rocks to the snow and ice cap in the summit area, where, depending on the conditions, you may have to use crampons. If the weather is fine, there will be time for an extensive rest at the summit.
    • Quick descent, with a rest at Camp 2 and then a further descent to Camp 1. Overnight stay in tents. (B/L/D)
  • 6. Day - From Camp 1 to Dogubayazit expand_more
    • Further descent to Eli and return journey to Dogubayazit. Free time. (B/-/D)
  • 7. Day - Back to Home expand_more
    • Transfer to the airport in Van. (B/- /-)
What's Included
  • State-certified mountain guide (according to Turkish law, this is necessary in the Ararat National Park)
  • German or English-speaking mountain guide
  • Approval on-site or from Ankara for the ascent of Ararat
  • Entrance fee to the Ararat National Park (70 € / person)
  • All transfers, according to the program
  • Transport of the leading luggage by horses on Mount Ararat to Camp 2
  • Support team
  • Entire board and picnic equipment on the mountain, local cook
  • Hotel accommodation in double rooms with half board (breakfast/dinner); Single room at extra charge
  • Two-person tents, sleeping mats (5cm); Single tents for an extra charge
  • Excursions according to the program
  • Entrance fees
What's Excluded
  • All flights on request
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Beverages
  • Individual excursions and visits outside the program
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Single room/tent surcharge: 15 euros/day
What to bring

Please remember that all our tours go up into very high mountains and pack your equipment and clothes accordingly. The temperatures above 5000 m can drop down quickly to -10 degrees. The second camp on Mt. Ararat is already in an ice zone.
 

  1. Bag for your main luggage, e.g. a touring backpack and a smaller day backpack ca. 40

  2. Sleeping bag (min. - 5 degrees)

  3. Bivouac sack (bivy bag) not essential in sommer

  4. Thermo mat (we now supply a 5cm foam mat, which is very comfortable!)

  5. Hiking boots (suitable for crampons)

  6. Crampons (can be borrowed for € 20.- but please notify us in advance)

  7. Sandals/trainers/sport shoes

  8. Gaiters

  9. Hiking sticks (important)

  10. Waterproof clothes - jacket & overtrousers

  11. Bathing suit

  12. Sun hat

  13. good sunglasses or glacier glasses (UV protection)

  14. Warm hat (fleece/wool), gloves (plus spares)

  15. Headlamp with spare batteries

  16. Passport or identity card

Know before you go
  • Program changes: Despite careful preparation, program changes due to unforeseeable events can be expected on this trip. These can arise due to weather conditions or short-term changes due to legal regulations, political decisions, health problems of participants, etc. In any case, we will try to carry out the travel program within reasonable limits or, if impossible, organize an equivalent replacement program.
Meeting Point

Igdir Airport, Küllük/Iğdır Merkez/Iğdır, Türkiye

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

Price Details
Adult
1 To 12 USD 990 Per Person
Child
1 To 12 USD 850 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 990 / person