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MT. ARARAT
5137 meters
MT. ARARAT
Join our big trip to Turkey, during which we will climb Mt Ararat (5,137 m), visit the most interesting architectural monuments and natural attractions of Western Armenia, and relax on the shore of the largest soda lake in the world.
OVERVIEW
Join our trip to Turkey, where we'll conquer Mount Ararat, standing at an impressive 5137 meters, providing breathtaking views of Yerevan. Throughout this expedition, we will also explore the most captivating architectural monuments and natural wonders of Western Armenia: the ancient capitals of Kars and Ani, Lake Van, ancient fortresses and palaces, beautiful waterfalls, and even salt mines.
Difficulty level:
medium
Key landmarks:
Kars, Ani, Dogubayazit, Van, Mount Ararat, Lake Van.
Information about the hike:
Elevation Gain: 1200m (Day 1), 1200m (Day 2), 1100m (Day 3)
Difficulty level:
medium
Key landmarks:
Kars, Ani, Dogubayazit, Van, Mount Ararat, Lake Van.
Information about the hike:
Elevation Gain: 1200m (Day 1), 1200m (Day 2), 1100m (Day 3)
Route Length: 10km (Day 1), 8km (Day 2), 10km (Day 3)
Meeting place and time: Kristapor, No. 7/1 (40.163164, 44.512287) at 00:05.
PRICE
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
- transfers
- accommodation in Dogubayazit
- transportation of belongings to camps
- experienced guides
- meals during the ascent
- equipment rental (tent space, sleeping mat, crampons),
- services of a cook during the ascent
- a comprehensive first aid kit
- museum entrance tickets
Exclusions:
- visa fee
- travel insurance
LIST OF GEARS
Equipments:
🔹 Backpack with a volume of 10-20 liters
🔹 Trekking poles
🔹 Sunglasses (with UV protection of at least 3)
🔹 Tourist seat cushion
🔹 Headlamp + spare batteries
🔹 Assault backpack (30-40 liters)
🔹 Trekking poles
🔹 Sleeping bag (comfort temperature -5/-10°C)
🔹 Thermos (volume not less than 1 liter)
🔹 Sunscreen with SPF not less than 50
Clothes and shoes:
🔸 Trekking boots
🔸 Crocs, sneakers
🔸 Thermal underwear (for walking and sleeping)
🔸 Hiking pants, warm jacket
🔸 Warm fleece sweater
🔸 Spare sweater
🔸 Hat, neck gaiter
🔸 Waterproof membrane jacket
🔸 Softshell or windstopper jacket
🔸 Waterproof rain cover or poncho
🔸 Short-sleeved t-shirts - 3 pieces
🔸 Wool socks - 1 pair for sleeping
🔸 Cap/panama hat
🔸 Gloves (lightweight and warm)
🔸 Gore-tex-type waterproof pants
🔸 Trekking pants
🔸 Warm socks - 1-2 pairs
🔸 Trekking socks - 1-2 pairs
🔸 Ladies may bring a light dress for beautiful photos
Personal items:
🔹 Individual first aid kit
🔹 Power bank
🔹 Hygienic lipstick
🔹 Phone and camera
🔹 Personal hygiene items
🔹 Set of personal treats – sneakers, nuts. Small, up to 1 kg in weight
🔹 Documents and money (in waterproof packaging)
🔹 Moisturizing hand cream
🔹 Microfiber towel
WHY US?
Comfortable with us
Delicious with us
Safe with us
- We will teach you how to use trekking poles correctly.
- We go at your pace.
- We will help you choose a route comfortable for you and suitable clothing.
- We always maintain a good atmosphere within the team.
- Our guides are always there to assist you.
Delicious with us
- We provide you with a lunch pack for a meal during the hike.
- We bring tea and trail snacks for light snacks during breaks.
- We prepare hot coffee at the summit.
- At the end of the hike, we organize dinner with hot soup, assorted cheese, bread basket, fruits, desserts, and hot drinks.
- We take into account your dietary preferences, and upon request, we can prepare vegetarian food.
Safe with us
- All our guides have many years of experience in mountain hiking.
- If necessary, our guides can provide first aid.
- Interesting with us.
- We carefully select hiking routes to ensure you enjoy them.
- Non-standard journeys await you to unique locations.
- During the hike, we will see all the interesting sights along the route and share stories from our own journeys with you.
Interesting with us
- We carefully select hiking routes to ensure you enjoy them.
- Non-standard journeys await you to unique locations.
- During the hike, we will see all the interesting sights along the route and share stories from our own journeys with you.
CHOOSE A DATE
VIEW PROGRAM
✓ Transfer from Yerevan through Georgia to Turkey.
✓ Visit to the Devil's Castle, one of the oldest architectural landmarks in the region.
✓ Relaxation on the shores of Lake Çıldır.
✓ Exploration of the city of Kars - one of Turkey's coldest cities, visited by A.S. Pushkin. Stroll through the city center, visit the fortress, and the Russian church.
✓ Visit to the ancient Armenian capital Ani, the city of 1001 churches.
✓ Arrival in the city of Dogubayazit, check-in at the hotel, and an evening stroll through the city.
✓ Overnight stay at a hotel in Dogubayazit.
✓ Visit to the Devil's Castle, one of the oldest architectural landmarks in the region.
✓ Relaxation on the shores of Lake Çıldır.
✓ Exploration of the city of Kars - one of Turkey's coldest cities, visited by A.S. Pushkin. Stroll through the city center, visit the fortress, and the Russian church.
✓ Visit to the ancient Armenian capital Ani, the city of 1001 churches.
✓ Arrival in the city of Dogubayazit, check-in at the hotel, and an evening stroll through the city.
✓ Overnight stay at a hotel in Dogubayazit.
✓ Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by off-road vehicles from Dogubayazit to the base of Mount Ararat, to the mountain village of Eli, situated at an altitude of 2200 meters.
✓ Sending heavy items on horses to the base camp. Trekking lightly to the base camp, located at an altitude of 3200 meters. Along the way, we'll observe the daily life of local herders.
✓ Rest at the base camp.
✓ Dinner at the base camp.
✓ Overnight stay in tents.
✓ Sending heavy items on horses to the base camp. Trekking lightly to the base camp, located at an altitude of 3200 meters. Along the way, we'll observe the daily life of local herders.
✓ Rest at the base camp.
✓ Dinner at the base camp.
✓ Overnight stay in tents.
✓ Breakfast at the base camp.
✓ Acclimatization hike, carrying minimal gear, to the summit camp situated at an altitude of 4100 meters.
✓ Rest at the summit camp and descent to the base camp.
✓ Free time at the base camp.
✓ Dinner at the base camp.
✓ Overnight stay in tents.
✓ Acclimatization hike, carrying minimal gear, to the summit camp situated at an altitude of 4100 meters.
✓ Rest at the summit camp and descent to the base camp.
✓ Free time at the base camp.
✓ Dinner at the base camp.
✓ Overnight stay in tents.
✓ Breakfast at the base camp.
✓ Sending heavy items on horses to the summit camp. Trekking lightly to the summit camp, situated at an altitude of 4100 meters.
✓ Rest at the summit camp.
✓ Dinner at the summit camp.
✓ Overnight stay in tents.
✓ Sending heavy items on horses to the summit camp. Trekking lightly to the summit camp, situated at an altitude of 4100 meters.
✓ Rest at the summit camp.
✓ Dinner at the summit camp.
✓ Overnight stay in tents.
✓ Ascent begins at 00:15.
✓ Light breakfast at the summit camp.
✓ Start the summit push at 01:00.
✓ Rest and photoshoot at the summit (5137 meters).
✓ Descent to the summit camp, relaxation.
✓ Descent to the base camp, rest.
✓ Descent to the mountain village of Eli.
✓ Relaxation at the thermal springs.
✓ Transfer to the city of Dogubayazit.
✓ Free time (explore the city or relax at the hotel).
✓ Festive dinner.
✓ Light breakfast at the summit camp.
✓ Start the summit push at 01:00.
✓ Rest and photoshoot at the summit (5137 meters).
✓ Descent to the summit camp, relaxation.
✓ Descent to the base camp, rest.
✓ Descent to the mountain village of Eli.
✓ Relaxation at the thermal springs.
✓ Transfer to the city of Dogubayazit.
✓ Free time (explore the city or relax at the hotel).
✓ Festive dinner.
✓ Breakfast at the hotel.
✓ Transfer from Dogubayazit to the city of Van.
✓ Explore the city of Van (Lake Van, famous Van cats breeding center, Akdamar Island and the Church of Surb Khach, Berkri Waterfall, Tushpa Fortress).
✓ Relaxation by the shores of Lake Van.
✓ Lunch at a Turkish restaurant.
✓ Transfer back to the city of Dogubayazit.
✓ Free time (stroll through the city, snack at one of the charming Turkish cafes, or relax at the hotel).
✓ Overnight stay at a hotel.
This day can serve as a reserve day in case of bad weather condition.
✓ Transfer from Dogubayazit to the city of Van.
✓ Explore the city of Van (Lake Van, famous Van cats breeding center, Akdamar Island and the Church of Surb Khach, Berkri Waterfall, Tushpa Fortress).
✓ Relaxation by the shores of Lake Van.
✓ Lunch at a Turkish restaurant.
✓ Transfer back to the city of Dogubayazit.
✓ Free time (stroll through the city, snack at one of the charming Turkish cafes, or relax at the hotel).
✓ Overnight stay at a hotel.
This day can serve as a reserve day in case of bad weather condition.
✓ Breakfast at the hotel.
✓ Excursion to the Ishak Pasha Palace.
✓ Transfer from Dogubayazit to Kars.
✓ Exploration of the Salt Cave.
✓ Visit to the Cheese Museum.
✓ Transfer from Kars to Yerevan.
✓ Excursion to the Ishak Pasha Palace.
✓ Transfer from Dogubayazit to Kars.
✓ Exploration of the Salt Cave.
✓ Visit to the Cheese Museum.
✓ Transfer from Kars to Yerevan.
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