DAY 1. YEREVAN - GEORGIAN -TURKISH BORDER - DOGUBAYAZIT
Kars - Our first day will start with the road trip Armenia-Georgia-Turkey. First, we will visit Kars, will see the Castle of Kars (12th century) and the Cathedral of Kars (Holy Apostles Church, 10th century). Afterwards, we will take the direction to Dogubayazit. Hikers will take an overnight in a high quality hotel of Dogubayazit.
DAY 2. ARARAT BASE CAMP (3200 METERS)
Mount Ararat - The next day we will approach up to 2200 meters by offroad cars, where we will begin hiking. After 4-5 hours of hiking, the group will get to the first camp at the altitude of 3200 m, where they will have an overnight in the base camp in tent.
DAY 3. ARARAT CAMP 2 (4200 METERS) - ACCLIMATIZATION
Mount Ararat - In the morning the group will climb to the second camp at 4200 m, where hikers will have a rest and will get prepared for the last push to the summit. Overnight will be at 4200 m (second camp).
DAY 4. ARARAT SUMMIT (5137 METERS)
Mount Ararat - At 2:00-3:00am we will start to climb to the summit. When the group reaches the top of Mt Ararat, we will celebrate our successfull ascent and take some photos. Afterwards, the group will start to descent to the camp located at 4200 m, then to the camp at 3200 m, and will take an overnight there.
DAY 5. ARARAT BASE CAMP - DOGUBAYAZIT
DAY 6. DOGUBAYAZIT - LAKE VAN - AKHTAMAR ISLAND
DAY 7. DOGUBAYAZIT - ANI - YEREVAN
Ani Cathedral - In the morning the group will go to Ani, the city of thousand and one churches. Then we will head to Yerevan.
- Service of professional mountain guides
- Transfer of heavy items and backpacks by horses
- Tents, mattresses, crampons
- Permit
- Cook service on the mountain
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Overnights in high quality hotels
- All fees and/or taxes
- Entrance tickets to all visiting places
- Alcoholic Beverages
- International or domestic flights
- Personal gear
- Dinners in Kars, Dogubayazit, Van
9 - YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE MOUNTAIN TOURISM INDUSTRY
Since 2015 our company has been making 5000m+ mountain climbs, such as Elbrus, Ararat, Kazbek, Damavand, Kilimanjaro.
SAFETY
One of the main principles of the club is to ensure the safety of the participants.
TECHNICAL AND PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS
Our experienced staff will help you better prepare for your ascent. We also help you choose the right mountain equipment.
During the ascent to Mount Ararat, the heavy items of the participants will be moved by horses.
Depending on weather conditions, one additional overnight stay on the mountain is possible, for which no additional fee will be charged from the participants.
Our company will help you in choosing the necessary equipment, and in a specialized clothing store that cooperates with us group members will be given discounts.
After climbing all participants will be given certificates for climbing Mount Ararat from Armland Adventure Club and Alpinism Federation of Armenia.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
