Tour Code : EN-029

Mount Ararat Climbing - 6 Days/5 Nights

Arrival at the alternative airports. Transfer from Ağrı Airport or Igdir Airport (by agreement, with an additional fee for Van Airport) to Doğubeyazıt and check in to the hotel.
Dogubeyazit is the gateway town to Mount Ararat.  You can explore the city and prepare for climbing in your free time. In the hotel, you will meet with a mountain guide and team to give you information about climbing Mount Ararat.
Overnight in Doğubeyazıt.

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Cevirme Village by minibus( 2200 M ) to the beginning of the hiking trail at an altitude of 2200 meters. We will hike to the first campsite for about 6 hours at an altitude of 3200 meters. Your heavy items will be carried to the camp by mules and horses.
Once we arrive at the campsite, your meal and coffee or tea will be ready and waiting for you. Afterwards, we’ll set up our tents.
- Climbing average 3 – 4 hours
- Ascent 1000 m.
- Altitude 3200 m.
Overnight stay in tents. ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner ) 

We’ll start the day with a fresh breakfast and pack our belongings before continuing on our journey to the second camp area at 4200 meters. This climb will take approximately 5 to 6 hours to complete. Pack animals will transport equipment. Upon arrival, our cook will prepare our meal, and we’ll set up our tents. For the rest of the day, we will rest and enjoy the views to gather our strength for the summit climb.
- Climbing average 5 – 6 hours
- Ascent 1000 m.
- Altitude 4200 m.
Overnight stay in tents. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner) 

 After breakfast, we’ll take snacks prepared by our cook for the summit and start climbing early at 1 or 2 a.m. 
It will take approximately 7 hours to reach the summit of Mount Ararat, which stands at 5,137 meters above sea level. But it will be worth it.
We will start our descent after enjoying our accomplishments and taking group photos. Once we arrive at the second camp area, we will rest and then continue descending to the first camp area, located at 3200 meters, where we will spend the night.
Overnight stay in tents.  ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )

After breakfast, we’ll pack up and continue on our descent to the starting point, which will take about 3 hours. Upon arrival, we’ll be transferred to our hotel in Doğubeyazıt by vehicle and have some rest until the afternoon.
In the afternoon, visit the historical Ishak Pasha Palace.
The Ishak Pasha Palace combines elements of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, and Armenian-Iranian architecture in a unique and distinctive way
Noah’s Ark: We will go to Durupınar Village, 28 Km, where American researchers, especially James Irwin, found findings claimed to belong to Noah's Ark. You can see the geographical shape of Noah's Ark from the Durupınar Noah's Ark Visitor Centre, located at the foot of Mount Ararat. ** Note: Ishapasa Palace 4 €  and Noahs Ark Visitor center 2 € entrance fees extra.
Overnight stay in Doğubeyazıt.  (Breakfast)

Free time depends on your flight hours. Transferred to Iğdır or Ağrı Airport.  ( Breakfast )

People Per person in
Double
Single Room Extra Bed Children Fee
1 Pax 0.00 890.00 0.00
2 Pax 650.00 750.00 650.00
3 Pax 550.00 650.00 550.00
4 Pax 500.00 600.00 500.00
5 Pax 450.00 550.00 450.00
6 Pax 370.00 470.00 370.00
7-9 Pax 370.00 470.00 370.00
10-14 Pax 370.00 470.00 370.00
People Per person in
Double
Single Room Extra Bed Children Fee
1 Pax 370.00 470.00 370.00
Price includes

State-certified mountain guide (according to Turkish law, this is necessary in the Ararat National Park)

Climbing permission for the ascent of Ararat (50 €)

Agri Airport or Igdır Airport return transfer

2 Night hotel – 3 Night tend accommodation daily breakfast

6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 3 Dinners

Spanish or English-speaking mountain guide

Entrance fee to the Ararat National Park

All transfers, according to the program

Transport of the leading luggage by horses on Mount Ararat

Support team

Fees for mules or horses to carry your bags

- Full board and picnic equipment on the mountain

Local cook during the tour

Hotel accommodation in double rooms; a single room at an extra charge

Two-man tents; Single tents for an extra charge

Sleeping mats (5-7cm)

Daily tour specified in the itinerary

Entrance fees to Ararat.

VAT and City Tax

Price Excludes

Personal Expenses

Domestic Airfare

Health Insurance ( Highly Recommended )

Entrance fees to the Museum and sites

Early descent from the mountain (extra day) fee: 65 € per person

Extension overnight in the hotel.

PCR test and other medical services

Tips

Hotel
Butik Ertur Hotel
Atlıhan Plus Hotel
Grand aga Hotel
Or a similar hotel that is available on the booking date.

Difficulty
Level 3: Moderate
These are trekking trips with hikes in easy terrain with occasionally more demanding path sections. On the daily stages, a maximum of 1,200 meters in altitude is covered in up to 6 hours. An excellent physical condition is required.

Short Information
Group size :6 -14 people
Duration    : 6 days
Accommodation in tent   : 3 nights
Accommodation in Hotel : 2 nights

Necessary equipment you need to bring for Mount Ararat Trekking

- Comfortable walking shoes
- Wearing warm and waterproof gear (different layers)
- Snow shovel and probe.
- One rucksack with 40 to 60 litres capacity.
- One duffle bag (60 to 80 litres capacity) that will be carried by horses
- Crampons (also you can rent some)
- Sleeping bags
- Headlamps and Gloves
- Toiletry kit
- Sunglasses
- Balaclava helmet
- Thermos enough litres
- Trekking Baston

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Tour Code
EN-029
Tour Name
Mount Ararat Climbing - 6 Days/5 Nights
Departure Point
Doğubeyazıt
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6-Day Mount Ararat Climbing

 

The 6-day Mount Ararat climbing tour has a challenging yet fascinating climbing route. Adventurous amateur and professional climbers from all over the world test their skills and courage in the rugged terrain conditions of Mount Ararat. The allure of this majestic peak invites climbers on an unforgettable, rewarding journey amid awe-inspiring natural beauty.
Mount Ararat, at an elevation of 5,137 meters, is Turkey's highest mountain. Situated in eastern Turkey, between the borders of Iran and Armenia, Mount Ararat is steeped in rich history and mythology. Legend has it that Noah's ark came to rest upon its slopes after the Great Flood.

 

MOUNT ARARAT  -Türkiye

Information
  • Tour Code : EN-029
  • Duration : 6 Days
  • Start : Doğubeyazıt
  • End : Doğubeyazıt
  • Tour Season : 1 June - 10 September
  • Transfer : Vehicle & Walking
  • Distance : 175 Km.
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