Be Adventurous and Take a Tour Trekking in Mount Ararat

6 days Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French
Operated by: Goodman Tours

Ages: Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Climbing Permit
Included: Professional guide
Included: All accommodations
Included: All state and local taxes
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: All road transport (tolls etc)
Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Not included

Not included: Other services not mentioned
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips and gratuities (optional)
Not included: Drinks
Not included: Insurance

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival to Van Airport

Stop 1

one hour Admission included

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.

Accommodation in Dogubeyzit

Day 2 · Begin your hike on Mount Ararat

Mount AgrI

4 hours Admission included

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.

Base Camp 1 Tent

Day 3 · High altitude acclimatisation day

Mount AgrI

6 hours Admission included

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

Base Camp 1 Tent

Day 4 · Hike to Base Camp 2

Mount AgrI

6 hours Admission included

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.

Base Camp 2 Tent

Day 5 · Base Camp 2 to the summit

Mount AgrI

6 hours Admission included

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.

Base Camp 1 Tent

Day 6 · Descent from Base Camp 1

Mount AgrI

5 hours Admission included

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.

Accommodation in Dogubeyzit

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Van Airport

Pickup from Van Airport

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.