Galven Ararat Travel is a travel agency specializing in trips to Turkey, including skiing and trekking excursions. Our office is located in the city of Doğubeyazıt—the town closest to Mount Ararat—though you can also contact us in Spain, as one of our guides currently resides there. We speak English and Spanish. We are locals from the Mount Ararat area; our native languages are Turkish and Kurdish, which allows us to effectively handle any unforeseen issues that may arise during our tours. We also organize custom-made trips if our standard offerings do not meet your needs; simply share your ideas with us, and we will do our best to make them a reality. We organize mountain trekking expeditions in Turkey, Iran, and Armenia.
Why travel with us? We are professional local guides, certified by the Turkish government. We have been organizing Mount Ararat ascents for 23 years and also arrange trekking and ski tours to majestic mountains in the region—such as Mount Suphan, Nemrut, and Mount Artos—as well as peaks in Iran and Armenia. We maintain two base camps on Mount Ararat where you can rest and recharge. Our guides speak Spanish, among other languages, and we cater to both large and small groups. Just bring a desire to enjoy this beautiful life, and we will handle the rest to ensure your comfort. Contact us for special group rates and to have any questions answered; we will organize the trip of your dreams. Whether you are a group or a travel agency, get in touch, and we will send you all the information you need. We offer special pricing for groups, travel agencies, and trip organizers.
Climb Mount Ararat. If you want to go trekking on Mount Ararat or other mountains in Turkey, we provide everything needed to make your dream a reality. From the summit of Mount Ararat—standing at 5,137 meters—you can see four countries at once: Turkey, Iran, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. What are you waiting for? Are you up for the challenge?
Orhan Temel
Orhan Temel is a professional mountain guide recognized by the Turkish government and serves as the coordinator for expeditions to Mount Ararat and Mount Süphan. Born in 1986 in a village near Mount Ararat, he speaks seven languages and has been guiding tourists and mountaineers to the summit of Mount Ararat since his youth. He loves nature—which is his natural habitat—and is a passionate advocate of the local culture; he fosters a positive atmosphere on every expedition he leads.
Kasia
We believe the mountains are for everyone. Our colleague Kasia has been working with us as a mountain guide for six years. She is a certified mountain guide with the Polish Mountaineering Association; she speaks English, Polish, and—so far—a little Kurdish. She has completed around 60 ascents of Mount Ararat and will continue to add more summits to her list!
Cuma Culas
You can follow this man anywhere. He has been a steadfast member of our team for several years, supporting us every step of the way. With him, you will not only learn to observe the mountains and interpret the weather, but he will also share a great deal about local culture and customs—adding extra value to your climbs.
Halis Culas
Another of our wonderful local guides was born at the foot of Mount Ararat. He began exploring the mountain as a child—an activity that later became his profession. Reliable and irreplaceable.
