Start climbing with excitement...
Each step brings you closer to stunning views and a sense of achievement. Feel the thrill of nature's beauty and the excitement of reaching the summit. It's the perfect journey to create adventure-filled memories!
Reach the peak then end the adventure
Experience the ultimate sense of achievement as you conquer the summit, surrounded by breathtaking views and a feeling of triumph. After reaching the peak, cherish the moments of reflection and fulfillment that mark the perfect end to an unforgettable journey.
Let's plan your tour as you wish
1st Day – Arrival at Van (or Iğdır) Airport
2st Day – Trekking to first camp
We eat breakfast in hotel and than we load our all equipments to our minibus and we drive to Cevirme village or Eli village at 2200 m. There we stop and the luggages are loaded for the horses. We take our lunch-boxes and we start trekking to the 1. camp at 3350 m. Our trekking takes about 4-5 hours. In the 1. camp we drink tea and eat some sweets and we rest and wait for the dinner. Dinner in the camp. Overnight in the tents.
3nd Day – Trekking to second camp
We eat breakfast and after it we prepare our luggages and take our tents. The luggages are load for the horses. We take our lunch-boxes and we start trekking to the 2. camp at 4100 m. Our trekking takes about 4-5 hours. In the 2. camp we drink tea and eat some sweets and we rest and wait for the dinner. Dinner in the camp. Overnight in the tents.
4rd Day – Acclimatization Day
We eat breakfast at the 1. camp. We take lunch pockets and we trek up to 3800-4100 m and we back. Our trekking takes about 4 hours. In the 1. camp we drink tea and eat some sweets and we rest and wait for the dinner. Dinner in the camp. Overnight in the tents.
5rd Day – Trekking to the summit
We wake up at 1.00 and eat something. If weather is okey we start (about 2.00 o’clock) trekking in dark to the summit. We reach the summit of Ararat (5137 m amsl) after 4-7 hours. We back to 4100 meters for little break and we eat something. After that we prepare our luggages and take our tents. The luggages are load for the horses. We go down to the 1. camp. In the 1. camp we have a little rest and we go down to the bus, which waits for us at 2200 m. Overnight in hotel.
6th Day – Descent from Ararat
We eat breakfast in 1. camp. Descent to Cevirme or Eli village. Drive to hotel in Dogubayazit. Overnight in hotel.
7th Day – Exploration Day & Flight Home
1st Day – Trekking to first camp
We eat breakfast in hotel and than we load our all equipments to our minibus and we drive to Cevirme village or Eli village at 2200 m. There we stop and the luggages are loaded for the horses. We take our lunch-boxes and we start trekking to the 1. camp at 3350 m. Our trekking takes about 4-5 hours. In the 1. camp we drink tea and eat some sweets and we rest and wait for the dinner. Dinner in the camp. Overnight in the tents.
2nd Day – Trekking to second camp
We eat breakfast and after it we prepare our luggages and take our tents. The luggages are load for the horses. We take our lunch-boxes and we start trekking to the 2. camp at 4100 m. Our trekking takes about 4-5 hours. In the 2. camp we drink tea and eat some sweets and we rest and wait for the dinner. Dinner in the camp. Overnight in the tents.
3rd Day – Trekking to the summit
We wake up at 1.00 and eat something. If weather is okey we start (about 2.00 o’clock) trekking in dark to the summit. We reach the summit of Ararat (5137 m amsl) after 4-7 hours. We back to 4100 meters for little break and we eat something. After that we prepare our luggages and take our tents. The luggages are load for the horses. We go down to the 1. camp. In the 1. camp we have a little rest and we go down to the bus, which waits for us at 2200 m. Overnight in hotel.
4th Day – Descent from Ararat
We eat breakfast in 1. camp. Descent to Cevirme or Eli village. Drive to hotel in Dogubayazit. Overnight in hotel.
1st Day – Trekking to first camp
We eat breakfast in hotel and than we load our all equipments to our minibus and we drive to Cevirme village or Eli village at 2200 m. There we stop and the luggages are loaded for the horses. We take our lunch-boxes and we start trekking to the 1. camp at 3350 m. Our trekking takes about 4-5 hours. In the 1. camp we drink tea and eat some sweets and we rest and wait for the dinner. Dinner in the camp. Overnight in the tents.
2nd Day – Trekking to second camp
We eat breakfast and after it we prepare our luggages and take our tents. The luggages are load for the horses. We take our lunch-boxes and we start trekking to the 2. camp at 4100 m. Our trekking takes about 4-5 hours. In the 2. camp we drink tea and eat some sweets and we rest and wait for the dinner. Dinner in the camp. Overnight in the tents.
3rd Day – Trekking to the summit and go down
We wake up at 1.00 and eat something. If weather is okey we start (about 2.00 o’clock) trekking in dark to the summit. We reach the summit of Ararat (5137 m amsl) after 4-7 hours. We back to 4100 meters for little break and we eat something. After that we prepare our luggages and take our tents. The luggages are load for the horses. We go down to the 1. camp. In the 1. camp we have a little rest and we go down to the bus, which waits for us at 2200 m. Overnight in hotel.
What's included
- Mountain guide
- Mountain permits
- 2 nights at the hotel
- Equipment: tents, crampons
- Horses for luggage
- 3 meals per day during the trek
Trip highlights
- Assistance in booking additional nights in hotels
- Transfer from the airport in Agri, Kars, Igdir or Van
- Additional tours like: surroundings of Mt. Ararat,
- Hot springs in Diyadin
- Akdamar island
- Trek on Mt Suphan and others
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