Trekking to Mount Ararat 2025

Ascent to Mount Ararat, Türkiye

Frequently Asked Questions about the summit of Mount Ararat
1. What is the geographical location of Mount Ararat?
Mount Ararat is located in eastern Turkey, near the borders of Iran and Armenia.

2. What is the height of Mount Ararat?
Mount Ararat stands approximately 5,137 meters (16,854 feet) above sea level, making it the highest peak in Türkiye.

3. What is the significance of Mount Ararat in religious and cultural history?
Mount Ararat is significant in religious and cultural history, as it is traditionally believed to be the resting place of Noah's Ark from the biblical story of the Great Flood. It is also an important symbol in Armenian culture and history.

4. What is the current state of Mount Ararat in terms of accessibility and visits?
Access to Mount Ararat is generally possible, but may be subject to restrictions due to its location near international borders and military zones. Visits and climbs require permits and the hiring of a guide.

Mount Ararat Ascent Program

Day 1

LArrival at Agri, Igdir, or Van airport. Transfer to Dogubayazit (approximately 1 hour), a town located at an altitude of 1800 meters. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in Dogubayazit, the closest town to Mount Ararat.

2 Days

After breakfast at the hotel, around 9 am we leave the hotel and go up to the village of Cevirme or Eli at an altitude of 2200 meters by van. From there we will go up to Ararat Camp 1, which is at an altitude of 3300 meters, in about 5 hours walking on foot. Our packs are carried by mules; we only need to take a small backpack with us to carry water and our picnic basket (fruit, sandwiches, etc.). Overnight in tents at Camp 1, Mount Ararat

3 Days

Acclimatization Day: After breakfast, we will ascend to Camp 2 at 4200m to improve our acclimatization for the ascent of Mount Ararat in Turkey. We will hike to Camp 2, located at an altitude of 4,200m (approximately 4 hours). After resting for a while, we will descend to Camp 1 where we will sleep in our tents. Our cook will prepare a typical local meal for dinner.

4 Days

After breakfast, we will begin our ascent of Mount Ararat to Camp 2, where we will have the entire afternoon to rest and prepare for the summit attempt. We will sleep in our tents at an altitude of 4,200 meters. Dinner.

5 Days

This day we will wake up early for breakfast, and around 4:00 AM, depending on the guide's decision, we will begin the ascent to the summit of Mount Ararat, at 5,137 meters. In July, crampons are usually necessary for the upper part of the climb. After enjoying the views from the summit, we will descend to Camp 2, where we will take a short break and use some energy-replenishing devices before continuing the descent to Camp 1, where we will spend the night in our tents. Dinner will be served. An optional descent to the hotel is available.

6 Days

We will wake up at a leisurely pace and, after breakfast, descend to where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Dogubayazit, the nearest town to Mount Ararat. We will spend the rest of the day exploring the town. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel with breakfast in Dogubayazit. Dinner is on your own.

7 Days

DAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport. End of our tour

A payment will be required at the time of booking.
The remainder of the registration fee will be paid 15 days before the start of the trip.
The Turkish government requires permission to climb Mount Ararat.
Please allow 15 days for obtaining the Mount Ararat permit. Please send us an email.
*A scanned copy of the passport photo page.
A permit for Mount Ararat in Turkey is mandatory to avoid problems on the day of your ascent. You must send us a photocopy of your passports.
A permit for Mount Ararat in Turkey is mandatory; you only need to send photocopies of your passports and we will handle everything.
The price for Mount Ararat depends on the number of people. Please contact us for pricing on confirmed group departures.

Mount Ararat included in the price

Airport-Hotel-Airport Transfers (Agri O Igdir O Van)
Accommodation with breakfast at a hotel in Dogubayazit for 2 nights
Tent Accommodation During the Ascent of Mount Ararat (2 People Per Tent)
mules to transport the mats
All Food and Drinks in the Mountains (Hot and Cold Food and Drinks)
Mules for transporting equipment (up to 20kg per person)
Private Cook for Group in the Mountains
All Transfers in the Mount Ararat Area
Cultural Tour in Dogubayazit
Local Spanish-speaking guide from arrival in Agri O Van
bell shops
permits Mount Ararat
sleeping mats during your trek on Mount Ararat
certificate for climbing Mount Ararat