Climbing Mount Ararat (5165 m)
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120 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Service of professional mountain guides
Transfer of heavy items and backpacks by horses
Permit
Cook service on the mountain
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Overnights in high quality hotels
Tents, mattresses, crampons
Entrance tickets to all visiting places
Alcoholic Beverages
International or domestic flights
Personal gear
Dinners in Kars, Dogubayazit, Van
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
DAY 1. YEREVAN - GEORGIAN -TURKISH BORDER - DOGUBAYAZIT
Accommodations
Overnight in 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)
Accommodations
Overnight in tents
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount AgrI
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
Accommodations
Overnight in tents
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount AgrI
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)
Accommodations
Overnight in tents
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount AgrI
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 drive to Bayazet
DAY 5. ARARAT BASE CAMP - DOGUBAYAZIT
Accommodations
Overnight in Dogubayazit
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Ani Cathedral
In the morning our group will go to Ani, have a look around and start the journey back to Yerevan.
Options
Climbing Mount Ararat (5165 m)
Pickup included
From US$1,000.00
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