Climbing Mount Ararat Türkiye
Climbing Mount Ararat (Armenian: Արարատ; Turkish: Ağrı Dağı) is the highest peak in Turkey, Turkish Kurdistan, with 5,137 m, located in the eastern part of the country, Anatolia region, very close to the border with Iran and Armenia. It is an inactive volcano whose summit is covered with perpetual snow.
Climbing Mount Ararat is not technically demanding, but it does require good physical preparation, which makes it a great starting point for high altitude climbing. For the Christian religion, Mount Ararat is the place where Noah's Ark was deposited after the Great Flood. Supposed remains of the Ark have been found on some of its slopes. At its base, some Kurdish villages allow you to see the traditional nomadic life of this culture. Trekking to Mount Ararat, climbing Mount Ararat Climbing Mount Ararat Mount Ararat guide, trips to Mount Ararat Turkey. best dates to climb or trek to Mount Ararat June to September
The details of the ascent are included in the included program. It can be extended with a few more days to visit nearby areas of great charm, always contemplating its majesty (prominence 3,611 mts) or to tour the beautiful Istanbul, on request. Trekking to Mount Ararat Permit Montana Ararat, Price Mount Ararat Ascent to Mount Ararat Trekking to Mount Ararat climb Mount Ararat trekking permit Ararat price ascent of Mount Ararat
Mount Ararat Climb Program
1 Day
Arrival at Agri, Igdir or Van airport. Transfer to Dogubayazit (approximately 1 hour), a town located at 1800m above sea level. Night in a 4-star hotel in Dogubayazit, the closest town to Mount Ararat.
2 Days
3 Days
Acclimatization Day After breakfast, we will climb to Camp 2 at 4200m to improve our acclimatization for the ascent of Mount Ararat Turkey to the summit. To do so, we will climb to Camp 2 located at 4,200m altitude (about 4 hours). After a good rest, we will descend to Camp 1 where we will sleep in our tents. Our cook will prepare us typical local food. Dinner.
4 Days
After breakfast, we will start the climb up Mount Ararat to Camp 2, where we will have the whole afternoon to rest and prepare for the summit attack on Mount Ararat. We will sleep in our tents at an altitude of 4,200m. Dinner.
5 Days
This day we will get up early for breakfast and around 4am, depending on the guide's decision, we will begin the climb to the summit of Mount Ararat, 5,137m high. In July, it is often necessary to use crampons for the upper part of the climb. After enjoying the views from the summit, we will climb down to Camp 2, where we will take a short break and take some equipment to regain our strength, continuing with the descent to Camp 1 where we will spend the night in our tents. Dinner. Optionally, we can go down to the hotel.
6 Days
We will wake up calmly and after breakfast, we will descend to the place where our transports await us to return to Dogubayazit, the nearest town to Mount Ararat. We will spend the rest of the day visiting the town. Accommodation in a *** hotel with breakfast in Dogubayazit. Dinner at leisure.
7 Days
- At the time of booking, a payment must be made
- The remainder of the registration fee must be paid 15 days before the start of the trip.
- The Turkish government requires a permit to climb Mount Ararat.
- Please allow 15 days to obtain the Mount Ararat permit. Please email us.
- *A scarce copy of the passport photo page.
- Permission to climb Mount Ararat in Turkey is mandatory so that you do not have any problems on the day of climbing Mount Ararat. You must send us a photocopy of your passport.
- Permission to visit Mount Ararat in Turkey is mandatory, you only have to send photocopies of your passports and we will manage everything.
- The price of Mount Ararat depends on the number of people. Please contact us for the price for confirmed group departures.
Mount Ararat price included
- Transfers Airports-Hotel-Airports (Agri or Igdir or Van)
- Accommodation with breakfast in a hotel in Dogubayazit 2 nights
- Tent Accommodations During Mount Ararat Ascent (2 Persons Per Tent)
- mules to carry the mats
- All Food and Drinks on the Mountain (Hot and Cold Food and Drinks)
- Mules for transporting equipment (up to 20kg per person)
- Private Chef for the Group in the Mountains
- All Transfers In The Mount Ararat Area
- Cultural Tour in Dogubayazit
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Local Spanish Speaking Guide From Arrival To Agri O Van
bell tents
Mount Ararat permits
mats during your trekking on Mount Ararat
Mount Ararat climbing certificate
Not Included
- International Flights and Airfares
- Soft drinks, alcohol and personal extras
- Lunches and Dinners in Dogubayazit Cities
- Single Room Supplement 30 euros single room
- Mountain Accident Insurance (Recommended Mountain Federation With International Coverage)
- Travel Assistance and Personal Assistance Insurance (Can be arranged on request)
- • Tips
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List of material needed on Mount Ararat
- Sleeping Bag-5 ?? Comfort Temperature
- Jackets. Down, Windproof-Waterproof and Fleece.
- T-shirts: Thermal 2
- Thermal Mesh
- Pants (1 Waterproof) and Mountain T-shirts
- Trekking socks
- Walking sticks
- 3G: Cap and Hat, Glasses and Gloves (Thin and Winter)
- Buff
- Semi-rigid mountain boots and trekking shoes
- Crampons and ice axes for mountaineering
- Leggings
- Headlamp
- Battery or Power Bank
- Sunscreen and Cocoa
- Thermos
- Kit
- Personal hygiene with towel
- Small Backpack
Dates and Price
- Other dates on request, we will carry out your tour at your request at any time
- Our tours are carried out starting from two people, the price of Mount Ararat depends on the group number for price and more information about Mount Ararat contact us
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